Yolo Basin Foundation

Lots of bidding is going on in our Bucks for Ducks online auction! Take part! The AUCTION CLOSES TOMORROW AT 7 PM. Interested in skiing, food, or fine arts? We have something for you! Maybe you'd like to enjoy a ballet or museum, or Old Sacramento, and participate in an underground tour or historic river cruise. We would be so appreciative if you become a bidder! Once you bid, you will receive a text if you are outbid, so you can bid again. Don't miss out! https://yolobasin2026.ggo.bid

A shout-out to the 35 photographers and painters who generously contributed a piece of their work to YBF's auction! Thank you! This year we have a special treat! We are auctioning off a bit of YBF history - five pieces of what is known to YBF as the "mural trailer." For over a decade, our education trailer displayed a wetland mural that was used as a learning tool and beautiful backdrop for the thousands of schoolchildren who experience the Discover the Flyway field trip program. When it was replaced, pieces were kept, and 5 are in our auction this year. We are so grateful to all of the artists who participated in creating such an amazing piece. To view and bid on the auction items, go to https://yolobasin2026.ggo.bid

Our Bucks for Ducks online auction is in full swing! There are 28 amazing experiences you can bid on. From ski, museum, and sports tickets to activities for young children, teenagers, and the entire family, there is something for everyone. Take a look at the list. We are grateful for the companies, individuals, and organizations who are supporting us. 100% of the revenue goes to YBF! Happy Bidding! https://yolobasin2026.ggo.bid/n/package-list

Yolo Basin Foundation's Bucks for Ducks online auction is NOW OPEN! We have 97 items, all donated by individuals and companies in our community. Take a look... we are sure you will find something you like! There are original photographs and paintings donated by the artists themselves. There's lots of food and w**e, jewelry, and dozens of experiences. Browsing is free, and it's easy to bid. The auction ends on Monday, October 5th at 7 p.m. Click the link to browse and bid! Thanks for your support! https://yolobasin2026.ggo.bid

Yolo Basin Foundation was honored to be a part of Impact 100 Greater Sacramento’s Annual Celebration & Voting event as one of the environmental grant finalists. Congratulations to Cache Creek Conservancy/Nature Preserve on their win of the $100,000 grant for their Native Seed and Plant Propagation Hub, as their work focuses on habitat restoration and stewardship. While we didn't take home the top prize, our work to engage our community in stewardship and public appreciation of wetlands continues. You can support our work at Yolo Basin Foundation by visiting our website at yolobasin.org/support. We look forward to being a part of Impact 100 Greater Sacramento’s Annual Celebration next year, and congratulations to all of the awardees!

Bats and Crafts still has a few spots available. Sunday, 8/16/2026 10:00 AM - 12:00
Meet live bats, do fun bat crafts. We can't think of a better way to spend a morning with kids. Visit the Yolo Basin Bat Talk and Tour page to register.

A Campus Connect Event in Collaboration with CDFW – Film Clips & Conversation: The Invisible Mammal

This event will feature exciting clips of this new documentary, we anticipate that the filmmaker will soon announce a full-length screening in Sacramento during Bat Week, October 24-31.

Join us for an engaging, in-person program featuring film clips and a dynamic conversation about The Invisible Mammal—a documentary exploring bats, biodiversity, and the beauty of the natural world. The session will be moderated by Madeline Drake, CNRA’s Deputy Secretary for Biodiversity and Habitat, and will include special guests Kristin Tieche (filmmaker), Katrina Smith (CDFW), and Corky Quirk (NorCal Bats). Join for all or part of the event, but we encourage you to participate in this amazing opportunity!

Schedule:

Tuesday August 25th, 2026
12:00-1:00 PM Panel Discussion and Film Clip Viewing
1:00-1:30 PM Meet & Greet with Live Bats! Visit the Yolo Basin Foundation's Mobile Visitor Center parked on O street near the Poppy Pavilion.

Link to Eventbrite registration: Film Clips & Conversation: The Invisible Mammal https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-clips-conversation-the-invisible-mammal-tickets-1995718322225?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to our event sponsors, Yolo Basin Foundation and the Sacramento–San Joaquin Delta Conservancy, for their generous support. This event is open to the public!

At once a nature film, a science film, and a character-driven adventure film, The Invisible Mammal will immerse you in the world of bats and forever change the way you feel about these amazing little creatures.

Who's ready for a fun morning out in nature?☀️🚗🥾🌾

We're inviting you, your friends, and family to explore the City of Davis Wetlands with Yolo Basin Foundation on Sunday, August 2nd from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM!

This tour is an auto tour with opportunities to get get out of your vehicles for one or two, short easy walks along the way. You'll get to take in fields of blooming sunflowers, watch massive flocks of red-winged blackbirds overhead, and if we're lucky, spot playful river otters hanging out in the water. 🌻🐦‍⬛🦦

It's completely free, family-friendly, and the perfect way to spend a Sunday morning outdoors!

📍 Where: City of Davis Wastewater Treatment Plant (45400 Co
Rd 28H, Davis, CA 95616)

🚗 Driving tour with a brief guided walk

🎟️ Cost: FREE

🔗 Pre-registration required: https://yolobasin.org/davis-wetlands-tours/

Photographs by Michele McCormick, Michael Barnett, and YBF staff.

As you make your way around to the different activity stations, cut metal signs will help guide you to the right place. Each sign features scenery that goes with the activities at each station.

Artist:
Bianca Levan

This artwork was part of the capital improvement project funded by California State Parks.