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2021 California Fall Challenge - SFBBO 40th Anniversary
For 40 years, the San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory has worked to conserve birds and their habitats through science and outreach.
From Sept. 12 through Oct. 30, we aim to raise $40,000 during our 2021 California Fall Challenge to support our environmental education and outreach programs, as well some of our longest-running research programs, including our bird banding study at the Coyote Creek Field Station and our colonial waterbird nest monitoring research. 2021 CFC T-Shirt: For a donation of $75 or more to our 2021 California Fall Challenge, you are eligible to receive our 2021 Fall Challenge T-Shirt! Created by science illustrator and graphic designer Julie Ho, this beautiful design (pictured) showcases 40 birds (and an additional surprise animal!) that have been the focus of our mission over the years. The value of the 100% cotton, water-based ink, Leaf Green t-shirt ($20) is not tax deductible. Learn about all the species showcased on the shirt and their connection to SFBBO's work on our blog. Donations can be made by clicking on the red and white button below. They can also be made by check to San Francisco Bay Bird Observatory, 524 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA 95035 2021 Online Silent Auction: Help us raise $8,000 for the CFC by participating in our online silent auction, which runs through Oct. 28. Bid on everything from outdoor gear, clothing, quilts, private nature trips and artwork to books, gift baskets, puzzles, games specialty services, and more! To participate, visit our online silent auction site and create an account with your name and email address so your bids can be reserved for you (no financial information is requested) and have fun! |
2021 CFC T-Shirt
Donations of $75 or more to our 2021 California Fall Challenge (CFC) are eligible to receive our 2021 Leaf Green CFC T-Shirt. The shirt was designed by artist Julie Ho and is available in women's and unisex styles in small, medium, large, XL, and (in unisex only) XXL sizes.
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Other Ways to to Give Through the CFC
Join an Event: You can also participate by taking part in some of our Fall Challenge Events, including Virtual and In-Person Events. OUR 2021 CFC EVENTS ARE OVER
Pledge to the Band-a-Thon: Participate in our 2021 Band-a-Thon, play BirbGo, get a sticker, and support our bird banding research. OUR 2021 BAND-A-THON IS OVER
Bid in our Online Silent Auction: Visit our online site now though Oct. 28, 2021, to learn about our 62 wonderful auction items and make your bid!
Personal Fundraising: Help raise money for SFBBO during the CFC by hosting your own personal Facebook fundraiser or asking us to create your own fundraising page on our website (contact outreach@sfbbo.org to learn how).
Collectable Tote Bags: Our 2021 CFC T-Shirt artist Julie Ho has used the birds she designed for our 2021 CFC T-Shirt to create canvas tote bags that she is selling on her Etsy site and is donating 10% pack to SFBBO.
Collectable Bracelets and Luggage Tags: Take home a collectable bird-themed bracelet or luggage tag created by our partners at ArtHouseUnited and the company will donate 50% of the proceeds to SFBBO.
Bird-Friendly Chocolate: Sharol Nelson-Embry is selling bird-friendly chocolate kits through her Chocolate Online Company and will donate 10% of the proceeds to SFBBO through Nov. 4th or until supplies last.
Pledge to the Band-a-Thon: Participate in our 2021 Band-a-Thon, play BirbGo, get a sticker, and support our bird banding research. OUR 2021 BAND-A-THON IS OVER
Bid in our Online Silent Auction: Visit our online site now though Oct. 28, 2021, to learn about our 62 wonderful auction items and make your bid!
Personal Fundraising: Help raise money for SFBBO during the CFC by hosting your own personal Facebook fundraiser or asking us to create your own fundraising page on our website (contact outreach@sfbbo.org to learn how).
Collectable Tote Bags: Our 2021 CFC T-Shirt artist Julie Ho has used the birds she designed for our 2021 CFC T-Shirt to create canvas tote bags that she is selling on her Etsy site and is donating 10% pack to SFBBO.
Collectable Bracelets and Luggage Tags: Take home a collectable bird-themed bracelet or luggage tag created by our partners at ArtHouseUnited and the company will donate 50% of the proceeds to SFBBO.
Bird-Friendly Chocolate: Sharol Nelson-Embry is selling bird-friendly chocolate kits through her Chocolate Online Company and will donate 10% of the proceeds to SFBBO through Nov. 4th or until supplies last.
2021 Annual Membership Meeting
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The Fall Challenge will culminate at our Annual Membership Meeting from 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 30. Current members will receive an invitation soon! Members can check if their membership is current and RSVP at outreach@sfbbo.org.
For the first time, the event will be outdoors at Sanborn County Park in the hills above Saratoga. It will include an update from Board Chair Marty Michael, a wonderful guest speaker presentation by Madeline Drake, Biodiversity Coordinator for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, about California's 30 by 30 initiative to conserve 30% of its lands and coastal waters by 2030, highlights from the Fall Challenge, and a chance to win great prizes! Not yet a member? Become a Member. As a member you will receive unique opportunities to participate in field research as community scientists, special invitations to learn about SFBBO's programs and Bay Area conservation science, and that great feeling of knowing that you are actively supporting conservation of birds and their habitats in the San Francisco Bay region! Please contact outreach@sfbbo.org for information. |
Guest Speaker Madeline Drake of the California Department of Fish and Wildlife
This year's guest speaker, Biodiversity Coordinator Madeline Drake, will talk about California's initiative to conserve 30% of the state's lands and coastal waters by 2030!
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See How Far Your Donation Goes
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$10 - Send a person to our free Birdy Hour Speaker Series to learn about avian and conservation science. Learn More about our past and upcoming talks. - Recruit 1 volunteer to rescue sick and injured birds from South Bay sloughs. Learn more about our work in this area $25 - Help allow five children to participate in our Kids Bird Art Contest to get youth excited about birds and conservation science. Learn more about our 2021 contest. - Provide 1 free "Birds in Your Neighborhood" event to teach people about waterbirds in their community. Learn more about our waterbird monitoring program $50 - Pay for an oil change for a truck that is used to survey waterbirds and tidal marsh habitats. Learn more about our habitat restoration programs - Keep the lights and heat on at our Coyote Creek Field Station for 1 month so we can collect data on 300 birds. Learn more about our Coyote Creek Field Station landing banding research $100 - Train 1 community scientist to collect waterbird nesting data used by the Audubon Society to protect birds. Learn more about our Colonial Waterbird Monitoring program - Provide 2 months training for 1 citizen scientist to collect data that answers how climate change affects birds. Learn about our citizen science training $500 - Pay 1 biologist for 1 day to count California Gulls to understand how they affect Snowy Plovers and other birds. Learn more about our California Gull Nest Surveys - Educate 1 company about the importance of restoring tidal marshes to better adapt to sea level rise. Learn more about Tidal Marsh habitat restoration programs $500 - Provide 1 free program for a school or youth group to teach kids about conservation science. Learn more about our Youth and Family programs - Pay for 1 hard drive to store our data to share with partners like the Salt Pond Restoration Project. Learn more about our Avian Science Research $1,200 - Buy 1 spotting scope so we can monitor waterbirds or teach people how to identify bird species. Learn more about our Waterbird Science Research $5,000 - Fund one science intern position to support the education of a new scientist. Learn more! $10,000 - Underwrite our mission and help us create positive future for Bay Area birds and people. Learn more about our dedication to science and outreach at SFBBO |
Plover Rescue Kicks Off SFBBO's 40th Anniversary
Check out our recent blog post about SFBBO's rescue of three Snowy Plover chicks and learn about just one of the many SFBBO biologists dedicated to conserving birds and the partners we work with to help wildlife negotiate our urban landscapes.
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