The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association (LSCA) is the premier non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization promoting the awareness and understanding of the magnificent sandhill cranes that have been wintering in the California Delta for thousands of years.
In 1996, a group of volunteers came together with the City of Lodi, the Lodi Chamber of Commerce and the California Department of Fish and Game (now Fish and Wildlife) to plan a celebration in honor of these magnificent birds that come “back home” every year. The first Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival was held in 1997. The Festival was such a success that it rapidly grew, drawing visitors from all over California, and beyond.
Eventually, the volunteers incorporated, forming the Association to foster a greater measure of outreach, with the Festival continuing to be the centerpiece activity the first weekend of every November.
