The Work We Do
Photo: Bob Hinz
Richardson Bay is ground zero for waterbirds and Pacific herring in San Francisco Bay. We manage the only open water sanctuary in San Francisco Bay, which provides shelter from all disturbance during each winter season. Our 900-acre open water sanctuary is closed from October 1-March 31 each year, and is a unique subtital and tidal ecosystem utilized by researchers focused on questions about how best to protect and restore the eelgrass system.
Our 10.5 acre site adjacent to the bay hosts our youth conservation leadership program, summer camp, volunteer opportunities, and offers facility rentals to individuals and organizations. The space is open to the public to enjoy each weekday.
Registration opens February 11th with several new camp sessions to choose from!
Fourth through sixth grade youth can spend an entire week birding with a naturalist!
Campers entering 4th through 6th grade dive into the incredible diversity of habitats of Marin County.
Youth ages 11-17 have a blast outdoors building leadership and nature skills as well as working with young children!
All are welcome to get involved with Richardson Bay Audubon Center & Sanctuary!
Join us on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 10:00am, September through June. No walks in July or August.
Help us engage future conservation leaders! When you sponsor a youth leader, you help the birds.
Join us at sunset for oysters, wine, and music on the beach followed by elegant picnic fare at the Richardson Bay Audubon Center on October 12.
Watch world-renowned tattoo artists give bird tattoos, learn bird language, enjoy beer and food trucks, stroll on the beach, listen to Artic tales, and take action on climate change.
