Your Educational Adventure awaits! We incorporate experiential learning aka: learning by doing and reflecting into some great activities to get us out into our community and socializing with one another. All Fall 2024 EdVentures will be held IN PERSON on Fridays.

ALL EDVENTURES DURING SPRING 2025 ARE $20 EACH FOR MEMBERS AND $35 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
 

Birding at O'Connor Woods

Date: Feb. 14, Mar 14 & Apr. 11

Time: 10-11:30 AM

Location: 3400 Wagner Heights Rd. Stockton

Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author

David will be sharing how to identify birds, some of their recent migration and history, and what to listen and look for in a classroom setting. After the class, you will go for a short bird outing on the beautiful O’Connor Woods campus.

Langetwins Winery Tasting

Date: Feb. 21

Time: 1–2:30 PM

Location: 1525 E. Jahant Rd, Acampo

Embark on a four-glass tasting adventure of their exclusive library vintages only available in the tasting room. Perfect for exploring LangeTwins’ rich winegrowing heritage and award-winning wines with guidance from a friendly and knowledgeable team.

Morris Chapel Tour

Date: Feb. 28

Time: 2–3:30 pm.

Location: 3601 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ave. Stockton

This guided tour of 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½â€™s Morris Chapel will focus on various aspects of its 82-year history. From the conception and construction, to the ornate details of the stained glass windows and the grand pipe organ, guests will see and experience this prized gem on the University campus in a new light.

St. Jorge's Winery Tasting

Date: Mar. 07

Time: 1-2:30 PM.

Location: 22769 N. Bender Rd., Acampo.

Boutique-style wines with attention to craft. St. Jorge's follows Portuguese traditions in creating and producing their wines. 

Bird Safari I - Cosumnes River Preserve

Date: Mar. 21

Time: 10 am–Noon

Location: 13501 Franklin Blvd, Galt

Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author

This amazing Preserve protects some of the largest remaining woodland and marsh habitats left in the Central Valley. The extensive array of boardwalks will allow us to obtain wonderful views of Sandhill Cranes, geese, ducks, shorebirds, and wintering raptors such as Bald Eagle and Peregrine Falcon.

Stockton Rural Cemetery Tour

Date: Mar. 28

Time: 2-3:30 pm

Location: 2737 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ave. Stockton

Instructor:  Rex Hamilton, Professor of General Education and Religion

Join us for a guided tour of the final resting place of Stockton’s many founding fathers. See the tomb of Caterpillar inventor Benjamin Holt and the monument to Reuel Colt Gridley, famous Civil War fundraiser. The monuments of the past are beautifully hand-carved works of art.

Behind the Scenes at the Stockton Symphony

Date: Apr. 04

Time: 4–6:15 PM

Location: Warren Atherton Auditorium, Delta Community College, 5151 91³ÉÈ˵¼º½ Ave. Stockton

The Stockton Symphony is the third oldest, continuously performing, orchestra in California, surpassed in longevity only by the San Francisco Symphony and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. The Stockton Symphony has a rich and colorful history. Join our engaging Maestro Peter Jaffe for a behind-the-scenes peek at the Stockton Symphony. You will start with a backstage tour of Atherton Auditorium followed by the opportunity to watch a live rehearsal as the orchestra prepares for a concert.

Bird Safari II - Stockton Rural Cemetery

Date: Apr. 18

Time: 10 am-Noon

Location: 2350 Cemetery Lane, Stockton

The Stockton Rural Cemetery is not only a beautiful memorial with amazing plots of historical significance, it is an exquisite patch of very mature Valley Oaks set in a wonderfully planned garden. The environment attracts all sorts of bird species year round. All in a beautiful setting.

Port of Stockton Tour

Date: Apr. 25

Time: 9:00 am -  10:30 am

Location: 2201 W. Washington Street, Stockton

The Port of Stockton is one of the busiest ports in California and a tour offers a glimpse into the industrial activity, historical insight, and natural beauty of the Port. Visitors will gain a deeper appreciation for the vital role that the Port of Stockton plays in global trade and commerce. The physical bus tour will start with an overview of the Port’s history, economic and environmental impact, operational details, and development opportunities. LIMIT 8.

Spenker Family Farm Wine & Cheese Tasting

Date: May. 02

Time: 1-2:30 pm

Location: 17291 N. De Vries Rd. Lodi 

For more than 120 years, the 60-acre property has been owned by the Spenker Family. Enjoy a wine and cheese pairing 4 different handmade goat cheese with 4 locally produced wines.

Bird Safari III - Caswell State Park

Date: Mar. 16

Time: 10am-Noon

Location: 28000 S. Austin Rd. Ripon  

Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author

Caswell State Park is 258 acres of the largest continuous stand of mature Oak Riparian Woodland remaining in San Joaquin County. This state park is home to the endangered Brush Rabbit as well as many bird species that no longer nest regularly anywhere else in the country.

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