The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of the magnificent Sandhill Cranes that have wintered in the California Delta for thousands of years.
Our story began in 1996, when a group of passionate volunteers joined forces with the City of Lodi, the Lodi Chamber of Commerce, and the California Department of Fish and Game—now the California Department of Fish and Wildlife—to plan a celebration honoring the cranes that return to our region each year.
The first Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival was held in 1997. The event was an immediate success and quickly grew, attracting visitors from across California and beyond.
Local volunteers, community organizations, and wildlife agencies came together to create a celebration honoring the Sandhill Cranes that return to the California Delta each year.
The inaugural Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival welcomed residents and visitors to learn about the cranes, their habitat, and their remarkable seasonal migration.
Local volunteers, community organizations, and wildlife agencies came together to create a celebration honoring the Sandhill Cranes that return to the California Delta each year.
The annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival remains the Association’s centerpiece event, bringing people together each November to celebrate cranes, wildlife, conservation, and art.
The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association has always been powered by people who care deeply about wildlife, education, and the local community.
As the Association enters a new season, we are actively welcoming new leaders and volunteers who want to help continue this important work. Whether you have time to volunteer, skills to share, or ideas for the future, your involvement can make a meaningful difference.
Become a friend of the Lodi Sandhill Crane Association and help support a healthy future for Sandhill Cranes. Your friendship contributes to educational materials, tours and events, student programs, and the celebration of cranes through art and culture.
