Come out to the Refuge in Alviso to observe & record the King Tides event!

The January 2026 King Tides event is being held concurrently in two different locations on the Refuge: the Alviso Unit and the Ravenswood Unit(Menlo Park). The same content will be covered.

Join us at the Refuge in Alviso for a guided walk and discover how the highest tides of the year give us a glimpse into the future of sea level rise. We'll learn what King Tides are, how sea level rise is reshaping our coastal communities, why habitat restoration matters and how you can contribute as a community scientist.

We’ll walk along Refuge trails, observe plant adaptations and discuss the impacts of rising oceans. You’ll also learn how to contribute to the California Coastal Commission's King Tides Project by uploading photos through the Survey123 app - a statewide effort to record changes to our coast and estuaries. Your photos will be added to a map of this season's King Tides photos.

The King Tides also highlight the issue of urban runoff pollution. Trash, toxic chemicals, and other pollutants not normally reached by the tides will be swept into the Bay, affecting humans and wildlife. For information on how you can help keep our watersheds and the Bay clean by preventing urban runoff pollution, visit: http://www.mywatershedwatch.org

This interactive event is suitable for all ages and will take place rain or shine.