DESCRIPTION :We are doing something exciting again this year! Instead of taking busloads of people to the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve South, this tour has been changed to a limited carpool event. We have reserved parking space and the viewing mound for an exclusive rendezvous with the Sandhill Cranes. Avoid the crowds and listen as experienced volunteer docents from the Department of Fish and Wildlife share the natural history of the cranes. At dusk, in large groups that can number from several hundred to several thousand, the cranes converge on the flooded fields to roost for the night. Often this spectacle of flight, vocalization and ground activity is back-dropped by stunning sunsets behind Mt. Diablo. Book this tour early, as it will undoubtedly fill up fast!
TOUR TIME: 4:15 – 5:30 p.m.
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS ON SATURDAY Binoculars or a spotting scope might be helpful. Be prepared to stand for more than an hour or bring a camp chair for your comfort.
DIRECTIONS: Drive West from Interstate 5 about 2 miles. Watch for the sign and parking lot on your left. Meet your guides at 4:05 p.m. at Woodbridge Ecological Reserve SOUTH at the west end of the parking lot, near the viewing mound.
LANDS PASS REQUIRED: All participants are required to carry a current Lands Pass, or fishing or hunting license. Go to https://www.wildlife.ca.gov/licensing/lands-pass for more information about how to purchase a Lands Pass. You will be required to show your pass or license when you check in with your guide.
OTHER TOURS THAT MAY BE OF INTEREST: You may be interested in knowing that other Sandhill Crane tours are available during the fall and winter. For more information about California Department of Fish and Wildlife tours during the season go to this CDFW website. For information about Sandhill Crane tours through the Cosumnes River Preserve, click here.
TICKETS:
Adult: $30
Youth: $25
Child: $20
Book this tour beginning September 3, 2024
REGISTER ONLINE: September 3 – October 26, 2024
NOTE: Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered by October 27, 2024.
LATE REGISTRATION: Customers who register online after October 26 must present a hard copy or phone displaythe email receipt to their tour guide at the time of the tour.
REGISTRATION AT THE FESTIVAL: Unsold tickets will be available during the festival and can be purchased on this website.
This map can be used to search for the best route to your tour from your current location. Drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 25 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Meet your guides at 4:05 p.m. at Woodbridge Ecological Reserve South at the west end of the parking lot, near the viewing mound.
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION: Contact the Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a message at (800) 581-6150. Notify the Registration Coordinator in advance if special accommodations are needed. Expect a response from the Coordinator within the week.
TOURS TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE.
Cancellation Policy: Full refunds (minus a 3% processing fee) are available prior to a tour upon the customer’s request at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org. A full refund is automatically issued for any events cancelled by the festival organizers.
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