To learn more about our restoration work please visit our Wetland Restoration web page.
Wednesday, September 3
Native Plant Nursery Workday at the MLK Shoreline (Oakland)
Wednesday, September 3
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass as you help us transplant these native species. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, September 6
Wetlands Restoration Project at Bothin Marsh (Mill Valley)
Saturday, September 6
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with Marin County Open Space District
Save The Bay recently began work at this preserve at the north end of Richardson Bay. Surrounded by cordgrass and pickleweed, Bothin Marsh is home to several endangered species, including the California clapper rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse. Help create healthy habitat for these endangered species by removing non-native iceplant and replacing it with native salt grass. We are offering these programs to adults only.
Wednesday, September 17
Native Plant Nursery Workday at the Baylands (Palo Alto)
Wednesday, September 17
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like sea lavender, mugwort and blue-eyed grass while you help us transplant these native species as the plants grow larger. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day at the MLK Shoreline (Oakland)
Saturday, September 20
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District and San Francisco Estuary Project
Celebrate Coastal Cleanup Day and National Estuaries Day with Save The Bay and The San Francisco Estuary Project! Help remove trash—one of the most severe pollution threats to the Bay—from the Martin Luther King Jr. Regional Shoreline in Oakland and be part of an international effort to clean up watersheds worldwide as you improve wetland habitat for fish and shorebirds. Join us for a celebration in honor of both Coastal Cleanup Day and National Estuaries Day immediately following the cleanup. Listen to local experts discuss the importance of estuary and wetlands restoration, receive useful Bay-friendly giveaways, and enjoy a delicious lunch provided for all volunteers!
Saturday, September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day at Eden Landing (Hayward/Union City)
Saturday, September 20
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the Department of Fish and Game
Clean up this former salt pond on Coastal Cleanup Day and help create healthy habitat for shorebirds and other Bay wildlife. Trash is a serious problem in the Bay; and because much of the trash in our water is plastic, it never biodegrades. These large amounts of garbage threaten Bay wildlife, who often become entangled or eat the trash, mistaking it for their regular diet. Don’t miss this opportunity to help Bay wildlife and be part of the largest cleanup event in California!
Saturday, September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day at Mission Creek (San Francisco)
Saturday, September 20
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with Mission Bay Park, Mission Creek Harbor Association and Port of San Francisco
Be a part of the pollution solution this Coastal Cleanup Day—the largest trash cleanup event in California! Learn about this historical San Francisco creek and what locals have done to protect it as you help clean up this trash hot spot. A celebration of the new Mission Bay Park will follow the cleanup!
Saturday, September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day at the Guadalupe River (San Jose)
Saturday, September 20
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the City of San Jose and Creek Connections Action Group
Be part of the pollution solution and help Save The Bay adopt this South Bay Trash Hot Spot! This cleanup event will focus on removing trash from the top of a levee located at street level, preventing trash from entering the river. Because we will be working near a busy street, this project is suitable for ages 10 and up.
Saturday, September 20
Coastal Cleanup Day along Coyote Creek (San Jose)
Saturday, September 20
9:00 p.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the City of San Jose and Creek Connections Action Group
Stretches of Coyote Creek illustrate some of the worst effects of litter, windblown trash, and dumping. Be part of the international effort to clean up our shorelines by removing trash from this San Francisco Bay tributary creek in the South Bay and join thousands of Bay Area residents making a positive impact on the health of our Bay!
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!
Wednesday, October 1
Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workday (Oakland)
Wednesday, October 1
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass while you help us transplant these native species. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, October 4
Restore Former Salt Ponds at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (Hayward/Union City)
Saturday, October 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the Department of Fish and Game
Be part of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration project by restoring this 600-acre former salt pond to thriving tidal wetlands. Volunteers will remove trash and non-native weeds to create healthy habitat for endangered birds and fish, and provide new recreation opportunities to residents who have been walled off from the shoreline for decades.
Saturday, October 4
Weed and Restore the Wetlands at Bothin Marsh (Mill Valley)
Saturday, October 4
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with Marin County Open Space District
Save The Bay recently began work at this preserve at the north end of Richardson Bay. Surrounded by cordgrass and pickleweed, Bothin Marsh is home to several endangered species, including the California clapper rail and the salt marsh harvest mouse. Help create healthy habitat for these endangered species by removing non-native iceplant and replacing it with native salt grass. We are offering these programs to adults only.
Wednesday, October 8
Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workday (Palo Alto)
Wednesday, October 8
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like coyote bush, jaumea and salt grass while you help us transplant these native species. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, October 11
Weed and Restore Wetlands along San Francisquito Creek (Palo Alto)
Saturday, October 11
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Weed and restore this unique wetland habitat that was saved from development in the 1950s by concerned citizens and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds and fish such as steelhead trout. Remove non-native, invasive species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for a healthy Bay. Other activities include shoreline cleanups, watering and work in our on-site native plant nursery.
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 1
Wetlands Restoration Project along San Francisquito Creek (Palo Alto)
Saturday, November 1
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Restore this unique wetland habitat that was saved from development in the 1950s by concerned citizens and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds and fish such as steelhead trout. Remove non-native, invasive species like horehound and Russian thistle to make way for native plants like white yarrow and meadow barley. Other activities include shoreline cleanups, watering and work in our on-site native plant nursery.
Wednesday, November 5
Native Plant Nursery Workday Wednesday (Oakland)
Wednesday, November 5
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass as you help us plant these native species into the wetlands. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, November 8
Restore Wetlands at the Martin Luther King Jr. Shoreline (Oakland)
Saturday, November 8
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Help Save The Bay restore this urban shoreline, which includes some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the East Bay and is home to many species including the endangered California clapper rail and burrowing owls. Volunteers will plant native seedlings in the marshes, as well as perform other activities like shoreline clean-ups, watering and work in our on-site native plant nursery.
Wednesday, November 12
Workday at Save The Bay’s Native Plant Nursery (Palo Alto)
Wednesday, November 12
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like coyote bush, jaumea and salt grass as you help us plant these native species into the wetlands. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
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 22
Salt Pond Restoration Project at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (Hayward/Union City)
Saturday, November 22
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the Department of Fish and Game
Be part of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration project by restoring this 600-acre former salt pond to thriving tidal wetlands. Restoring this site will increase habitat for endangered birds and fish, and provide new recreation opportunities to residents who have been walled off from the shoreline for decades. Volunteers will remove trash and non-native weeds and may begin planting native species like salt grass and alkali heath.
Wednesday, December 3
Native Plant Nursery Workday at the MLK Shoreline (Oakland)
Wednesday, December 3
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like gumplant, jaumea and salt grass as you help us plant these native species into the wetlands. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
Saturday, December 6
Plant the Wetlands along San Francisquito Creek (Palo Alto)
Saturday, December 6
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Restore this unique wetland habitat that was saved from development in the 1950s and is now home to many native species, including shorebirds and fish such as steelhead trout. Volunteers will plant native species like white yarrow and meadow barley to improve habitat for endangered wildlife. Other activities may include shoreline cleanups, watering and work in our on-site native plant nursery.
Wednesday, December 10
Native Plant Nursery Wednesday Workday (Palo Alto)
Wednesday, December 10
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with City of Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve
Volunteer in our native plant nursery and learn about local, native plants like coyote bush, jaumea and salt grass as you help us plant these native species into the wetlands. Other activities may include collecting seeds, making plant cuttings and other nursery duties like planting in the demonstration garden.
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!
Saturday, December 13
Restore Former Salt Ponds at Eden Landing Ecological Reserve (Hayward/Union City)
Saturday, December 13
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with the Department of Fish and Game
Be part of the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration project by restoring this 600-acre former salt pond to thriving tidal wetlands. Volunteers will plant native plants like marsh gumplant and fleshy jaumea, which will increase habitat for endangered birds and fish, and provide new recreation opportunities to residents who have been walled off from the shoreline for decades.
Saturday, December 20
Plant Natives in the Wetlands at the MLK Jr. Shoreline (Oakland)
Saturday, December 20
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free
In partnership with East Bay Regional Park District
Help Save The Bay restore this urban shoreline, which includes some of the last remaining wetland habitat in the East Bay and is home to many species including the endangered California clapper rail and burrowing owls. Volunteers will plant native seedlings in the marshes, as well as perform other activities like shoreline clean-ups, watering and work in our on-site native plant nursery.
