Blue Flowers

Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Open a child's eyes to a whole new world

Urban children have few opportunities to experience the wonders of nature.

9 out of 10 Splash teachers say that exploring the outdoors was a new experience for their students.

Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Patient, little bees

Solitary Bees generally only collect pollen and nectar from a single species of plant (or from a few closely-related plants). Researchers have discovered that vernal pool Solitary Bees can hibernate underground for up to four years, waiting for the 2-3 weeks when their host plant is in bloom.