Friday, May 17: “Sky Tours” stargazing event. 9 p.m. to 11 p.m., San Joaquin Delta College Shima 2 parking lot. Come peer through the telescopes of Stockton Astronomical Society members. Free.
Saturday, May 18-Sunday, May 19: Woodbridge Wilderness Area open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The area is typically open the first and third weekends of each month. Explore a quarter-mile of Mokelumne River frontage. Free More detailshere.
Saturday, May 18: “Walk on the Wildside!” festival at Stone Lakes National Wildlife Refuge west of Elk Grove. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. More details here.
Saturday, May 18: Search for jumping frogs in a kayak trip up Angels Creek inlet at New Melones Lake. 10 a.m., Angels Creek Boat Launch, Glory Hole Recreation Area. Expect to be out for three hours. Bring your own equipment. Pre-register by calling (209) 536-9094. More details here.
Sunday, May 19: Guided paddle trip. Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at 8:30 a.m. at the visitor parking area. Bring your own gear. More details here.
Tuesday, May 21: Stockton East Water District meeting. Noon. 6767 E. Main St. More details here.
Thursday, May 23: Delta Protection Commission meeting. 5:30 p.m. Learn about alternative plans to fix the Delta, including plans proposed by U.S. Rep. John Garamendi, engineer Robert Pyke, environmental groups and farm bureaus. 6:15 p.m., Courtland Auditorium, 146 Primasing Avenue. Agenda to be posted here.
Thursday, May 23: San Joaquin Master Gardeners workshop, “Raising Backyard Chickens.” 7 p.m., Lodi Public Library, 201 W. Locust St. Free. More details here.
Saturday, May 25: Guided photo walk. 9 a.m., Cosumnes River Preserve. Meet at the visitor center deck and bring a camera. More details here.
Tuesday, May 28: Stockton East Water District meeting. Noon. 6767 E. Main St. More details here.
Saturday, June 1-Sunday, June 2: Woodbridge Wilderness Area open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The area is typically open the first and third weekends of each month. Explore a quarter-mile of Mokelumne River frontage. Free More detailshere.
Friday, June 7: Presentation, “Water Bugs Live!” 7 p.m., Oak Grove Regional Park. Donnie Ratcliff with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will talk about insects native to the Mokelumne River and other streams and rivers. Plus you can pick up some fly fishing tips. Free with $5 vehicle entrance fee to the park. More details here.
Saturday, June 8: Electronic waste collection event. 9 a.m., San Joaquin Delta College Shima 2 parking lot. Free. Hosted by Onsite Electronics Recycling.
Saturday, June 15-Sunday, June 16: Woodbridge Wilderness Area open to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. The area is typically open the first and third weekends of each month. Explore a quarter-mile of Mokelumne River frontage. Free More detailshere.
Saturday, June 22-Sunday, June 23: Great American Backyard Campout. Mass camp-out at Oak Grove Regional Park. More details here.



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