Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center & Sanctuary
Richardson Bay

About Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary

We protect San Francisco Bay by engaging people in conservation leadership and volunteer opportunities.
Our Mission

Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center & Sanctuary staff and volunteers work to preserve and improve sustainable access to habitat in our sanctuary and throughout San Francisco Bay for birds and people. We use our site as an outdoor classroom to inspire stewardship and engage future conservation leaders of all backgrounds and identities in our community.

A Shoreline Sanctuary

Since 1957, Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary has stewarded this vital section of shoreline in Marin County, California.  

The sanctuary is located on Richardson Bay, part of the larger San Francisco Bay Area, and covers 10.5 acres of uplands and 900 acres of subtidal bay. We are part of a nation-wide network of ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ nature centers, chapters, and programs focused on bird conservation and public engagement. The public is welcome to explore our site Monday through Friday between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, and occasional Saturdays (9:00 am–5:00 pm).

Please understand our site is a wildlife sanctuary. Pets are not allowed.

Meet the Staff

Casey Skinner

San Francisco Bay Program Director, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California

Paige Fernandez

San Francisco Bay Program Manager, ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ California (Sher/Her)

Emily Ohman

Senior Coordinator - Community Building

Mia Rosati

Mia Rosati, Community Conservation Fellow, Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center & Sanctuary (she, her, hers)

A female Wood Duck leads two medium-sized ducklings across a pond covered in duckweed.

The History of Richardson Bay ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ Center and Sanctuary

Richardson Bay was once slated to become a business area and residential marina with as many as 2,000 homes until the local community and ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ stepped in to save it for nature.
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