Yolo Basin Foundation

Environmental ServicesCalifornia, United States11-50 Employees

Yolo Basin Foundation is a small environmental education organization based in Davis, California, focused on expanding public appreciation and stewardship of wetlands and wildlife in the Yolo Basin through education and partnerships. Its principal goal is to facilitate environmental education about the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area, with Discover the Flyway serving as its flagship program for K-12 schools. The foundation operates a range of programs and activities that engage students, families, and the broader community, including Wild About Wetlands Educational Kits, the California Duck Days Festival, Bat Talk and Walks, and public tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and the City of Davis Wetlands. It also coordinates science-focused events such as Flyway Nights and Explorer Series field trips, runs Nature Bowl, and supports conservation-related activities in the San Francisco Bay Delta, including coordinating the Yolo Bypass Working Group and organizing trips for elected officials and agency leaders.

The organization serves K-12 schools, families, and regional policymakers by providing hands-on environmental education and access to local wetlands. Within the Environmental Services arena, it pursues education-driven conservation in the Yolo Basin and the broader San Francisco Bay Delta through partnerships and community programs. Based in Davis, California, the organization maintains a small team and runs public programs that include tours of the Yolo Bypass Wildlife Area and the City of Davis Wetlands. A 2025 development noted in local coverage was a Bat Talk and Tour event designed for young children and families.

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