DESCRIPTION: 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 box 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).
TIME: 9:25 a.m. – 12:05.p.m.
NOTE: Please indicate your choice of box lunch on this website.
DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR: Drive north of Lodi on Highway 99 for three miles to the Acampo Road exit. Veer to the right then left and drive east on Acampo Road for 3 miles to Buck Road. Turn right on Buck Road and drive south for 2 miles and turn left on Woodbridge Road. In two tenths of a mile, Heritage Oak Winery will be on your right.
LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour.
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: $40.00
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 15 minutes.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
WHERE AND WHEN TO MEET YOUR GUIDE: Meet your guide in front of the Heritage Oak Winery (10112 Woodbridge Road, Acampo, CA, 95220) at 9:15 a.m.
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
NOTE: DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS SATURDAY NIGHT
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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