Crane Festival honors conservation volunteers Larimer, Grant

Howard Larimer and Kathy Grant are set to receive the Jay Bell Conservation Award for their extensive contributions to wildlife conservation and environmental education. The Lodi Sandhill Crane Association will present the honors during the Crane Festival’s Homecoming Banquet on November 6. Both recipients have dedicated years to protecting habitats and engaging the public in local conservation efforts, particularly regarding the Sandhill crane population in the Lodi area.