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 FALL 2024 ARE $20 EACH FOR MEMBERS AND $35 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
THERE IS NO SCHEDULED PROGRAMMING THANKSGIVING WEEK!

Birding at O'Connor Woods

Date: SEPT. 6, OCT 4 & NOV. 1

Time: 10-11:30 AM

Location: 3400 WAGNER HEIGHTS RD., STOCKTON

Instructor: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author

An enjoyable time with David Yee. He will go over birds in a classroom setting then take people out for a short bird outing on the beautiful O’Connor Woods campus.

Stonum Vineyards Tasting

Date: SEPT. 13

Time: 1–2:30 PM

Location: 16388 ALPINE RD., LODI

Enjoy a wine flight of “handcrafted, artisan, estate and single vineyard wines that faithfully represent the terroir of origin” with winemaker and owner Kathy Stonum. Take a peek at the Estate
Zinfandel Vineyards while enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Edible Schoolyard Project Tour

Date: SEPT. 20

Time: 10 AM–NOON

Location: 466 S. VENTURA AVE., STOCKTON

Come spend a morning exploring Stockton’s Edible Schoolyard Project community farm. Wonder the orchard, take part in a lesson, visit the beehives, greenhouse & our flock of chickens. We look
forward to having you out on the farm & sharing more about our programming supporting our Stockton community.

Port of Stockton Tour

Date: SEPT. 27

Time: 9-10:30 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 TOTAL PARICIPANTS.

Calivines Winery & Olive Mill Food & Wine Pairing

Date: OCT. 4

Time: 1– 2:30 PM

Location: 13950 N. THORNTON RD, LODI

This is an elevated food and wine pairing created by the Calivines Sommelier. Experience the flavors of Calivines wines paired with small bites using Calivirgin products and local ingredients.
LIMIT 15 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS

BIRD SAFARI I – LODI LAKE

Date: OCT. 11

Time: 10 AM–NOON

Location: 1101 W TURNER RD., LODI 

There might not be a better spot in San Joaquin County to observe fall migrants than Lodi Lake. This riparian gem along the Mokelumne River and the lake itself attracts many wonderful
water bird species.

FIRST UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH TOUR

Date: OCT. 25

Time: 2–3 PM.

Location: 2737 PACIFIC AVE., STOCKTON

Instructor: REX HAMILTON, PROFESSOR OF GENERAL EDUCATION AND RELIGION

Emerging in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, the Unitarian and Universalist traditions in the United States represent a significant part of early American culture, an important part of the history of Stockton. The first Unitarian Society of Stockton was organized in the 1890’s, and their current building was constructed in the early 1930’s—making it one of the oldest religious buildings in continuous use in Stockton

TWISTED BARREL WINERY TASTING

Date: NOV. 1

Time: 1-2:30 PM.

Location: 1367 E. TURNER RD., SUITE D, LODI

Twisted Barrel Winery likes to live a little twisted, offering adventurous and exclusive blends. A family owned, boutique-style winery that creates quality wines that specialize in Italian, Spanish
and Portuguese varietals..

BIRD SAFARI II – COSUMNES RIVER PRESERVE

Date: NOV. 8

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.

St. Amant Winery Tasting & Tour

Date: Apr. 26

Time: 1–2 p.m.

Location: 1 Winemaster Way  #1, Lodi

Fee: $20

St. Amant Winery is a family owned winery located in Lodi, that prides itself in producing handcrafted wines of superb quality. Founded in 1979 by Tim and Barbara Spencer, St. Amant crafts distinctive wines from Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian varietals in addition to California’s own Zinfandel. They make all their wines on site, from crushing to bottling. Come enjoy the difference.

Tour of Media X

Date: May 3

Time: Noon-1 p.m.

Location: Long Theatre, University of the Pacific Campus 

Fee: $15

The Media X Bachelor of Arts degree is where the arts and technology intersect in the world of traditional, digital and emerging media. The innovative program encourages students to explore the production, performance, marketing, analysis and management of media.