Embark on a journey through the vineyards and rich history of Lodi's wine country with our curated wine tour. Discover the stories, traditions, and innovative practices that make Lodi a world-renowned wine destination. Our tour features several wineries, each offering a unique perspective on Lodi's vibrant wine region. Field Trip Fee: $150. Transportation and lunch included.

Explore one of California's most productive and innovative agricultural regions. This field trip will include on-farm presentations by local farmers and researchers. We will explore issues such as regenerative farming, precision agriculture, and conservation practices. Potential stops include: Burroughs Family Farms & Gallo's Snelling Ranch.  All college students have a reduced cost due generous support from the CSU Stanislaus Academic Affairs. Physical Activity: Some walking involved (1-2 miles) at working farms.

Where to check in: please check in at 8 am in front of the Faculty Development Center (FDC).  All field trips will depart from the FDC building on campus.  The above map shows the parking lot you’ll want to park in, and the check-in/staging area.  Please park in the general spots in Parking Lot 8 (east of the FDC). You do not need to pay for parking if you park in Lot 8, but do not park in spaces designated for faculty/staff or the child care center spaces.

When to check in: You will need to pick up your conference registration tag and sign liability forms before going on the field trip. The field trip will depart promptly at 8:30am.  We cannot accommodate folks that arrive late.

What to bring: we will be in the field most of the day, so please dress accordingly (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen) – weather forecast shows a high of 65F with partly cloudy skies.  We will visit working farms, so please wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed toed shoes.  We will encounter bugs (please take appropriate precautions if you are allergic to bee stings), so bug spray would be good.  We will be around grasses, trees, flowers, etc., so if you have hay fever, please plan accordingly.  Also, please bring a reusable water bottle.

We expect to return back to the FDC no later than 5pm

Faculty/Family/Other: $65 per person with transportation; $30 without transportation. Lunch Included.

Student: $15 with transportation; $15 if taking own transportation. Lunch Included.

Immerse yourself in the natural wonders of California's Central Valley with our captivating Wetlands Tour. Potential stops include: San Luis National Wildlife Refuge & Dos Rios State Park.  All college students have a reduced cost due generous support from the CSU Stanislaus Academic Affairs. Physical Activity: Some walking involved (2-3 miles). 

Please meet at the Faculty Development Center (FDC) on Friday, April 25 by 8:30 am. You will need to pick up your conference registration tag and sign liability forms before going on the field trip. The vans will leave promptly at 9 am. Folks providing their own transportation will follow behind the lead vans. We cannot accommodate folks that arrive late.

Parking is available the general spots in Parking Lot 8 (east of the FDC). You do not need to pay for parking if you park in lot 8. Do not park in rows specifically designated faculty/staff or the child care center spaces.

Please be prepared to be in the field for most of the day. Friday's weather forecast shows a high of 65F with partly cloudy skies. We recommend that you have water bottles, sun protection (hats, sunglasses, long-sleeved clothes) and insect protection (closed toe shoes, long-sleeved clothes, and bug spray). Mosquitos and ticks are common at both of the sites. There will be bathrooms at the Dos Rios and San Luis Visitors centers. Those driving their own cars - please not the Elk Tour is a dirt road with some deep potholes that you should try to avoid. We expect to return to the Faculty Development Center no later than 5 pm.

Faculty/Family/Other: $50 per person with transportation; $15 without transportation. Lunch Included.

Student: $15 with transportation; $15 if taking own transportation. Lunch Included.