TOUR DATE: NOVEMBER 2, 2024

TIME: 3:55 – 5:55 p.m.

DESCRIPTION:  Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is home to over 200 species of birds and is a roosting area for Sandhill Cranes. Join a local guide who will lead you along the Blue Heron Trails as you explore this family friendly wildlife sanctuary. The tour is tailored to nature lovers, beginning and intermediate birders, photographers, and families. If you have never been to Stone Lakes, this is a great way to get acquainted. Be prepared to walk about a mile and stand for over an hour.  Be sure to stay on the trails. Don’t forget your camera. A flashlight will be helpful to aide you while walking back to your car. The tour ends at sunset so it will be dark.

DIRECTIONS TO THE TOUR: The Blue Heron Trail at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge is located just south of Elk Grove. From Lodi, drive north on Interstate 5 and take the Hood Franklin Road exit. Turn west under the freeway and drive for about one mile to Wildlife Reserve Road. The entrance sign and turn lane will be on your left.

INSTRUCTIONS: Binoculars or a spotting scope may be helpful. Don’t forget a flashlight. If Sandhill Cranes are visible, they may be at a distance.

DRIVE TIME: The drive time from Hutchins Street Square in Lodi, California to this tour is approximately 30 minutes.

LANDS PASS: No Lands Pass is required for this tour

TRANSPORTATION: You will drive your own personal vehicle

CHECK-IN: Check in with your guide in the parking lot by 3:45. The tour will begin shortly.

NOTE: THIS IS A FREE TOUR BUT YOU MUST SIGN UP HERE. 

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REGISTRATION PROCEDURE: Choose an option and select the number of reservations you wish to purchase. No actual tickets will be issued. You will receive an email to confirm your reservation (Check your Spam Folder if you do not receive one) On the day of the tour your guide will have a list of participants and will check you in.

WAITING LIST PROCEDURES: If you try to register for a tour that is full, you may be given the option to get on a waiting list. The waiting list is limited to the first few customers who attempt to register. If space becomes available these customers will be notified by email that they have 48 hours to register for the tour. After 48 hours, the space(s) will be open for registration on a first come-first serve basis. This system is fully automated. Our volunteer staff will not be able to let you know if you are on the waiting list.

LATE REGISTRATION: If you register for a tour after the deadline, please bring a copy of your confirmation email to show your guide or show confirmation on your cell phone.

QUESTIONS ABOUT REGISTRATION: If you have questions about a tour or registration issues contact our Registration Coordinator at tours@lodisandhillcrane.org or leave a voicemail at (800) 581-6150. Please contact us at least two weeks prior to the tour if you need special accommodations. You will be contacted within a week.