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A special note about Field Trips
Please arrive at the location indicated 20 minutes prior to your scheduled event. This will allow us time to check you in and ensure the trip leaves promptly. We ask that you follow your field trip leader from the meeting location to the final destination. Anyone arriving after the field trip leader has left may not be able to join the group. Walk-in registration may be available for some events during the weekend of the Festival.
Weather may change a trip's itinerary, but most trips will be conducted rain or shine. The weather in the valley during January is variable. It is generally cold and sometimes rainy, with daytime highs ranging from 50F to 65F.
Be sure to bring the following on your field trips: rain gear, waterproof footwear, layered clothing, binoculars, camera, field identification guide, water and snack or lunch as needed. Please also check out the Tips & Etiquette below to help you enjoy your day to the fullest.
Tips & Etiquette for Bird Watchers
To make your trip more enjoyable for yourself and others, we ask you to please use these following etiquette tips:
- Wear clothing suitable for the weather and area you'll be hiking in. It's practical to layer clothing to accommodate fluctuations in temperature. Wear comfortable shoes that have a good grip and are waterproof when necessary. You may want to take sunscreen, a hat or rain gear.
- Bring binoculars or a scope for a better viewing experience.
- Bring water on long outings to stay hydrated.
- Bring a Field Guide if you are interested in learning more about the birds you see. If you are a beginning birder, look for a guide that specializes in birds of northern California.
- Be courteous to other explorers. Stay with your group and pay attention to your trip leader. Walk quietly and slowly. Do not disrupt animals or damage their habitats (breaking branches, trampling vegetation). Turn off cell phones or other electronic devices. If you are taking children with you, explain to them proper etiquette before the trip. Always behave in a manner that will enhance the image of the birding communities in the eyes of the public.
- Tune up your senses and listen carefully. Scan the horizon and tree canopies. Look to the ground for prints, feathers and other traces of wildlife. Please remove litter and leave natural items where they belong. This will keep it enjoyable for others when they visit.
- No dogs or pets allowed on any Snow Goose Festival event, workshop, or program. Please leave Fido with friends or family and not in the car during a field trip.
Field Trip: Lundberg Family Farms
- Sold Out!
$25 Adult; $15 Youth
Sunday, Jan 29, 2023 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Meet at Lundberg Family Farms (Map)
Mostly birding by car and/or easy walking
Description
Tour the farm famous for its specialty rice products and for attracting wildlife to its organic fields. Then we'll visit the Headquarters and Visitors Center, where we will learn about producing consumer rice products, see the research greenhouse, and visit the store stocked full of Lundberg goodies.
Field Trip Leader
Jessica Lundberg
Jessica Lundberg is a member of the Lundberg family's third generation and is a current member of the Board of Directors. She has worked at the company for 20+ years with her last role as a Vice President in the company, overseeing Human Resources, sustainability initiatives, business planning, and the Seed and Field Research Nursery departments. She has also overseen Quality Assurance, Safety, Administrative Support, and worked on projects constructing the administrative office, designing and building the greenhouse complex, installation of facility solar arrays, and identifying organic alternatives for pest management. A pre-med student in college, Jessica's interests in science, business, ecology and agriculture inevitably drew her back to the farm, where in addition to organic rice, she cultivates the bedrock values of respecting the land, building for the future while honoring tradition, and producing the highest quality products. She holds a degree in Biology with a certificate in Plant Breeding and serves on multiple industry committees for rice, agriculture, and organic products. In addition, she is owner and managing partner of an organic farming enterprise with her siblings and serves as a member on the Board for the Center for Land Based Learning
Jessica Lundberg's Events
- Lundberg Family Farms Bird Tour & Welcome Reception (1/26/2023)
- Lundberg Family Farms (1/29/2023)