Working in an office typically means a desk-bound, sedentary workday, day in and day out. This lack of physical activity is not only unhealthy, but can serve as a real obstacle to those trying to shed extra pounds. There are, however, small things that can be done to help burn some extra calories throughout an...Read More

In the world of online banking, it becomes all too easy to be lax with your finances. For many, checking their account balances on a banking app is the extent of their financial monitoring. But in doing this, spending tends to go into autopilot, and the result is living a check to check lifestyle. Without...Read More

Wildlife Viewing  Refuge System interpretation programs provide opportunities for visitors to make their own connections to the natural world. From self-guided walks to staff-guided programs, national wildlife refuges help visitors learn more about the wildlife and habitat behind the landscapes Click here to go to the San Joaquin River National Wildlife Refuge website for more...Read More

Caswell Memorial State Park One of the most magnificent aspects the park has to offer is its seemingly endless nature trails. The trails allow a glimpse of what the riparian ecosystem of the valley would have looked like in pristine times. A majestic Oak Forest is surrounded by many other lush plant species, some of...Read More

Lodi Lake Programs Nature Programs, Boating/ Kayaking, River Tours and Public Swimming Click here to go to City of Lodi website for more details. Read More

Nature Center Trails This grove is a natural oak woodland. It is located in the San Joaquin Valley which has a Mediterranean climate. One can expect cool, wet (green) winters and hot, dry (brown) summers. Click here to go to the San Joaquin County Parks and Recreation Website for more details.Read More

River Walk Trail A 3+ mile round trip on raised levees through a variety of habitats, including buttonbush thickets, native grasslands, valley oak riparian forest, cottonwood-willow riparian forest, tule marsh, valley oak savannah and several restoration projects. During the winter months, the natural flood cycle often results in complete inundation of this trail by floodwaters. Lost Slough...Read More