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Thursday, August 21

SF Giants Ballpark Kayak trip with DHL and Save The Bay (San Francisco)
Thursday, August 21
11:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Florida Marlins
Free
Minimum age is 16

Celebrate summer on the Bay with America's favorite pastime! Help Save The Bay - in partnership with DHL and the San Francisco Giants - to raise awareness about pollution threats to San Francisco Bay. Volunteers will kayak into AT&T Park's McCovey Cove to await the famous "splash hits." DHL will donate $1,000 to Save The Bay for every "splash hit" that sails into the cove, with a minimum donation of $10,000 at the end of the season. Join Save The Bay for this fun Ballpark paddle and let's play ball!

Saturday, August 23

SF Giants Ballpark Kayak trip with DHL and Save The Bay (San Francisco)
Saturday, August 23
11:55 a.m. – 3:55 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres
Free
Minimum age is 16

Sunday, September 7

SF Giants Ballpark Kayak trip with DHL and Save The Bay (San Francisco)
Sunday, September 7
12:05 – 4:05 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Free
Minimum age is 16

Wednesday, September 10

SF Giants Ballpark Kayak trip with DHL and Save The Bay (San Francisco)
Wednesday, September 10
11:45 a.m. – 3:45 p.m.
San Francisco Giants vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Free
Minimum age is 16

Saturday, September 13

Explore Marshes of Newark Slough by Canoe (Fremont)
Saturday, September 13
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $35 Save The Bay members; $45 non-members
In partnership with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Explore the Bay by canoe and learn about the interesting history and ecology of Newark's shoreline and its connection to the South Bay Salt Ponds Restoration project. This is an easy canoe trip, which makes it great for the whole family. Just remember to bring your own lunch and water to enjoy on the paddle!

Saturday, September 27

National Estuaries Day Bair Island Canoe and Restoration Trip (Redwood City)
Saturday, September 27
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 Save The Bay members; $35 non-members
In partnership with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

Celebrate National Estuaries Day with Save The Bay's unique canoeing and restoration trip! Paddle out to Middle Bair Island to restore this former salt pond, a site off-limits to the public and only accessible by boat. Help restore critical wetland habitat—vital to the health of the San Francisco Bay estuary—through projects like weeding and removing invasive species. Don’t forget to bring your own lunch to enjoy out on the water!

Saturday, October 4

Sunset Canoe Paddle at Petaluma Marsh (Lakeville)
Saturday, October 4
3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 Save The Bay members; $45 non-members
In partnership with California Department of Fish & Game

Join Save The Bay on a journey through the winding sloughs of Petaluma marsh! We will enjoy the calm of the early evening as we explore one of the largest remnant marshes in the Bay Area, teeming with bird and aquatic life, and enjoy the sunset before paddling back to shore. This easy canoe paddle showcases a side of the Bay rarely seen from land and is fun for the whole family. Light refreshments and snacks will be served.

Saturday, October 25

Canoe and Restore Bair Island with Save The Bay (Redwood City)
Saturday, October 25
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 Save The Bay members; $35 non-members
In partnership with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

This trip combines the best of both worlds—canoeing and restoration! Paddle out to Middle Bair Island to restore this former salt pond, a site off-limits to the public and only accessible by canoe. Projects will include weeding and removing invasive species and watering. Be part of a restoration project that is revitalizing critical San Francisco Bay wetlands. And don't forget to bring your own lunch to enjoy out on the water!

Saturday, November 15

Middle Bair Island Canoe and Restoration Project (Redwood City)
Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 Save The Bay members; $35 non-members
In partnership with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

This trip combines the best of both worlds—canoeing and restoration! Paddle out to Middle Bair Island to restore this former salt pond, a site off-limits to the public and only accessible by canoe. Volunteers will improve habitat by planting natives species like creeping wild rye and tufted hairgrass. Be part of a restoration project that is revitalizing critical San Francisco Bay wetlands. And don't forget to bring your own lunch to enjoy out on the water!

Saturday, November 15

Birding the Delta Cruise (Antioch)
Saturday, November 15
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: $75 Save The Bay members; $85 non-members
In partnership with Dolphin Charters

Naturalist and historian Ronn Patterson promises to wow avid birders and novices alike in this popular tour of the Delta. Join us for a day of education and exploration through the winding waterways of this region as we look for winter migrating birds. This is a full day comfortable boat excursion. Light snacks are provided; but please bring your own lunch, water and binoculars.

Saturday, December 13

Plant and Paddle Bair Island with Save The Bay (Redwood City)
Saturday, December 13
9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 Save The Bay members; $35 non-members
In partnership with Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

This trip combines the best of both worlds—canoeing and restoration! Paddle out to Middle Bair Island to restore this former salt pond, a site off-limits to the public and only accessible by canoe. Over the course of fall and into winter, projects will include weeding and removing invasive species, watering, and planting native seedlings. Be part of a restoration project that is revitalizing critical San Francisco Bay wetlands. And don't forget to bring your own lunch to enjoy out on the water!