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TOUR #1423 – River Bird Walk and Picnic at Heritage Oak Winery – November 4, 2023

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Stroll picturesque vineyards and an old-growth riparian forest along the Mokelumne River with local birding expert David Yee. Participants will scan the vegetation and skies looking for species to add to the Winery’s monthly list. At the end of your walk, relax and talk birds with other enthusiasts on the Heritage Oak Winery patio while you enjoy Tom and Carmela Hoffman’s handcrafted wines and a delicious lunch from the popular Big Belly Deli sandwich shop. If you are lucky, the hummingbird feeders will be buzzing with various species. Lunch, great wine, birds, and nature … what else is there? Round trip walking on the trail is approximately 2.5 miles, so bring your walking shoes and binoculars. For more about the winery, visit www.heritageoakwinery.com (must be 21).

Tour time 9:15 a.m. – 11:35 p.m.  Picnic time 11:35 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.

DIRECTIONS: East on Woodbridge Road from Highway 99 to Dustin Road, turn left. Then turn right on Orchard Road. Turn right at Buck Road and continue around the curve back onto Woodbridge Road. Meet your guide in front of the Heritage Oak Winery tasting room by 9:15 a.m.

TICKETS:
Adult: $40.00

Book this tour beginning September 5, 2023

Tour guides will receive a list of customers who have registered by October 28, 2023.

Customers who register online for a tour after that date must show the guide a hard copy or phone display of the email receipt. The receipt may go to your spam folder.

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 15 minutes.

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Meet your guide in front of the Heritage Oak Winery (10112 Woodbridge Road, Acampo, CA, 95220) at 9:15 a.m. 

East on Woodbridge Road from Highway 99 to Dustin Road, turn left. Then turn right on Orchard Road. Turn right at Buck Road and continue around the curve back onto Woodbridge Road.

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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David Yee
Birding Expert
Local birding expert, David Yee, leads monthly birding tours based out of Heritage Oak Winery. He is among the leading experts in native bird identification in San Joaquin County and Northern California.

Arrive at Heritage Oak Winery and check in by 915 a.m. The tour begins shortly.

Guides:

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It is best to dress in layers.  The area can be very cool in the morning and evening, but quite warm in the afternoon.

Lunch is provided on this tour.  Participants may bring their own snacks and water while on the hike. Take time to enjoy some of Tom's excellent wine.

No, this tour does not require a Lands Pass.

Binoculars and a spotting scope may be brought on this tour but should be light enough to carry 2.5 miles or more.

You should definitely bring your camera.

Yes, handicap accessible restrooms or port-a-potty is available at the winery. There are no restrooms available on the hike. Therefore, everyone should use the restroom before the tour begins.

This tour requires the ability to walk several miles over uneven or rough terrain. This tour requires the ability to stand for at least an hour.

Yes, there is handicap parking available at the winery.

The winery site has hard surfaces with some unevenness and or slight inclines. It is wheelchair accessible to most areas. The hike is not wheelchair accessable.

In general, it is not acceptable to bring dogs to the festival or on tours because they may interfere with other participants or disturb wildlife. Service animals must be handled so as not to disturb other people or wildlife. 

There are many insects, including mosquitos near the water, so long sleeve shirts and long pants are recommended. Insect repellent is recommended.

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