Geology Rocks the Hills!

Geology Rocks the Hills!

Join a nature hike and discover the amazing world of rocks at the Refuge!

By Don Edwards SF Bay National Wildlife Refuge

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Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

1 Marshlands Road Fremont, CA 94555

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour 30 minutes

Ever wondered why the Coyote Hills rise up out of the surrounding marshland? Take a walk with geologist and educator Dr. Malcolm Pringle around the hills of the refuge. Observe rocks that formed deep in the ocean during the time of the dinosaurs. Ponder how they could have joined North America, then been uplifted to form the rocks, colors, and soils that provide the footing of the varied plants and animals that we see now.

Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Registration required!

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Containing almost 30,000 acres of estuarine habitat, uplands, open water, mudflats, salt ponds, and salt marshes, including much of southern San Francisco Bay, Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge provides habitat for many wildlife.  Its purpose is to protect wildlife habitat for endangered species and migratory birds, and to offer opportunities for nature study. The Visitor Center and Nature Store in Fremont, is open on Saturdays from 10 AM to 2 PM.

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge is part of the San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge Complex and is administered by the US Fish & Wildlife Service. The San Francisco Bay Wildlife Society is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) Friends group supporting the education, interpretation, and research activities of San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuges.

FreeAug 2 · 10:30 AM PDT