Wonderful Learning Opportunities @ Don Edwards in Alviso (and Fremont)

On October 21, we will be visiting the salt marshes of Alviso at the Don Edwards Wildlife Refuge, more specifically the Environmental Education Center (EEC).

However, the Center offers more than just field trips; they offer learning experiences and ways to enjoy the natural settings the Refuge has to offer at their Alviso site or their Fremont location.

(NOTE: You can also exchange the 4th Grade National Park paper I laminated for your child for a more official card at the EEC.)

Here are a few upcoming activities. They require some form of registration. Almost all of them are FREE, but I will try to mark the ones that do request a fee. Please try to attend one of them!

Clicking on the activity will take you to the registration page.

Endangered Species Painting Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT) San Jose, CA

Night Owl Sky Party! Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso Saturday, October 3, 2015 from 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM (PDT) Alviso, CA

Ohlone in the Marshes - Water World

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge - Alviso

Sunday, October 25, 2015 from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM (PDT)

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Shark Day! - Alviso

Oct 17

12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Come experience one of the wonders of the ocean. It’s Shark day and we have lots of cool things in store including LIVE sharks and a special guest appearance from Sharkie of the San Jose Sharks! Face painting, arts and crafts, and a nature hike are included as well. Don’t miss out! No reservations required. If you have questions, call 408-262-5513 ext. 102 or 104.

Location

Environmental Education Center, Alviso
1751 Grand Blvd.
Alviso, CA  95002

Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

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Bird Watching for Beginners - Fremont

Oct 18 & Nov 15

3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.  

In this beginner’s program, we will go over the use of binoculars, how to use a bird guide, and identify the birds we see on the trail. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Wear comfortable shoes. A limited number of binoculars are available to borrow.  Heavy rain cancels. Led by Carmen Minch.

Location

Visitor Center
2 Marshlands Rd.
Fremont, CA  94555

*Trails are generally level. Surface and trail conditions vary. Please call for accessibility information.Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.