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EdVentures
Your educational adventure awaits! We incorporate experiential learning, learning by doing and reflecting, into some great activities to get us out into our community and socializing with one another on Fridays.
All EdVentures during Fall 2026 are $25 each for members and $35 for non-members.
Important: Non-members must register with their own contact information.
Robb Garden Tour
Dates & Time: Sept. 4 | 9-10:30 am
Location: 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton
Hosted by: Janice Setser, Garden Manger
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Explore Pacific’s Robb Garden, a hands‑on learning space where students practice sustainable agriculture. Learn the history of the garden, see what we grow seasonally, and discover how composting, organic methods, and sustainability practices support both teaching and campus life. A refreshing look at how the garden cultivates learning from the ground up
Fletcher Jones Foundation Makerspace Tour
Dates & Time: Sept. 11 | 10-11:30 am
Location: 3601 Pacific Ave., Stockton
Hosted by: Jeremy Hanlon, Operations Manger
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Pacific’s Fletcher Jones Foundation Makerspace, a creative hub filled with 3D printers, laser cutters, and hands-on design tools. OLLI members will see demonstrations, meet the makerspace team, and learn how students turn ideas into real-world projects in this innovative, collaborative space.
Maximum: 20 participants
Bird Safari I – Lodi Lake
Dates & Time: Sept. 18 | 10 am-12 pm
Location: 1101 W. Turner Rd., Lodi
Hosted by: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
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 bird species.
Lucas Winery Tour & Tasting
Dates & Time: Sept. 25 | 1-2:30 pm
Location: 18196 Davis Rd., Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Experience the charm of Lucas Winery, a Lodi favorite known for its commitment to sustainable farming and handcrafted wines. This OLLI tour includes a guided walk through the vineyards, an inside look at the barrel room, and stories about the winery’s rich history and winemaking philosophy. Enjoy a relaxed tasting of their signature varietals while learning how Lucas Winery has helped shape Lodi’s wine region.
Stockton Civic Theatre Backstage Tour
Dates & Time: Oct. 2 | 10-11:30 am
Location: 2312 Rose Marie Lane, Stockton
Hosted by: Jenny Key, Stockton Civic Theatre Board of Directors Member
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Go behind the curtain at Stockton Civic Theatre for an exclusive backstage tour that reveals how productions come to life. Learn more about the rich history of Stockton’s longest-running community theatre as they celebrate their 75th Main Stage season. Explore the costume shop, set-building areas, and stage wings while learning about the theatre’s history, creative process, and the many hands that make each show possible. A fascinating look at the artistry and teamwork that bring live theatre to the community.
Stockton State Hospital Grounds Tour
Dates & Time: Oct. 9 | 10-11:30 am
Location: 501 E. Magnolia Ave., Stockton
Hosted by: Mike Wurtz, Head of the University of the Pacific Special Collections and Archives
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
University Park is home of the satellite campus of California State University, Stanislaus. The area was first developed in the 1850s as the Insane Asylum of the State of California which was later known as the Stockton State Hospital until it was closed in 1996. Join us on this ¾ mile walk around campus and learn about its history.
Bird Safari II – Cosumnes River Preserve
Dates & Time: Oct. 16 | 10 am-12 pm
Location: 13501 Franklin Blvd., Galt
Hosted by: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
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 the bald eagle and peregrine falcon.
Sandhill Crane Fly-In Tour
Dates & Time: Saturday, Oct. 24 | 5:15-6:30 pm
Location: Woodbridge Ecological Reserve South, 11154 West Woodbridge Rd.
Hosted by: Mamie Starr, Lead Docent, CDFW Sandhill Crane Tours
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
This is a special California Department of Fish and Wildlife tour for you to be dazzled and amazed. Flocks of the wintering Sandhill Cranes put on a spectacular display as they fly in at sunset to their evening roosting site at the Woodbridge Ecological Reserve on West Woodbridge Road. Bring your binoculars and dress appropriately for this rain-or-shine evening in the viewing shelter. Refreshments provided.
Maximum: 20 participants
Bokisch Vineyards Tasting
Dates & Time: Oct. 30 | 1-2:30 pm
Location: 18921 Atkins Rd., Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Enjoy a hosted, seated tasting at Bokisch Vineyards, celebrated for its Spanish-inspired varietals and beautiful vineyard setting. A dedicated Bokisch team member will guide your experience, sharing the story behind their Iberian grapes, sustainable practices, and winemaking approach. A warm, personalized tasting that highlights the unique character of Bokisch wines.
St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church Tour
Dates & Time: Nov. 6 | 2-3:30 pm
Location: 920 W. March Lane, Stockton
Hosted by: Rex Hamilton, Professor of General Education & Religion
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Explore one of Stockton’s cultural gems with a guided tour of St. Basil Greek Orthodox Church. Learn about the church’s rich history, its beautifully detailed icons, and the traditions of the Greek Orthodox faith as a parish representative shares insights into this vibrant community. A wonderful opportunity to experience local heritage up close.
St. Amant Wine Tasting
Dates & Time: Nov. 13 | 1-2:30 pm
Location: 1 Winemaster Way, Building 1, Lodi
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
Enjoy an afternoon at St. Amant Winery, one of Lodi’s most beloved family-owned wineries known for its small-lot, handcrafted wines. During this guided tasting, you’ll sample a selection of their signature varietals while learning about the winery’s history, winemaking philosophy, and deep roots in the Lodi region.
Bird Safari III – Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery
Dates & Time: Dec. 11 | 10 am-12 pm
Location: 25800 N. McIntire Rd., Clements
Hosted by: David Yee, Avian Expert and Author
Cost: $25 (OLLI members) / $35 (non-members)
This gem of a park at the base of Camanche Reservoir holds some of the best riparian habitat on the Mokelumne River. Wintering sparrows and woodpeckers are common here, and we can expect rarities such as phainopepla, Lewis’s woodpecker, and varied thrush. But the highlight will be all of the spawning salmon at the fish hatchery, which usually attracts bald eagles.
