Beyond Splash

  • The Power of the Pen
  • Splash Kids In Action
  • Beyond Splash
  • Derek Chinn gives back to Splash
  • Phoebe Hearst 5th Graders, 2006-2007
  • Derek Chinn gives back to Splash
  • The Power of Conversation
  • Phoebe Hearst 5th Graders, 2006-2007
  • Derek Chinn gives back to Splash
  • Phoebe Hearst 5th Graders, 2006-2007
  • Crocker Riverside 5th Graders, 1998-99

Beyond Splash

Sharing our knowledge and appreciation of the life in clean water habitats is one way that Splash demonstrates that we care about you and this place we call home. At Splash we believe that people value what they understand, and they protect what they value.

  • When we understand how important clean water is to humans and to many thousands of other species, we are motivated to protect it.
  • When we understand how much children gain from their connection to nature, we want to help them step off the pavement and into the wild.
  • When we understand that nature can open the door to a life-long interest in science, we want to keep that door wide open to children.

People often ask, "What can one person do? How can I make a difference?"

Fortunately there are many ways that one person can make a difference. Children can be our teachers, as well as our inspiration, when it comes to taking action.  Check out Splash Kids in Action.  We think you'll agree that the good deeds of the kids inspired by Splash will be the lasting benefits of the organization.

If you are inspired to act, please contact Splash and ask “What can I do?”

The Power of Conversation

Never underestimate the power of conversation. Almost everything we can do to improve our situation begins with a conversation. It is the most elegant and effective tool we have to make change and build community: sharing what is important to us through conversation with another person.

The Power of the Pen

Writing a persuasive letter about something that matters to you is a great way to participate in democracy, support conservation, and practice important writing skills.

Splash Kids In Action

These projects, completed by children and adults working together, demonstrate what can be done by people who care. Many classes, groups, and individuals have been working to educate others and encourage protection of water and habitat in Sacramento County. Some projects that benefited the visitors and resources at Mather Field are showcased below.

Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Sparking curiosity to venture into a marvelous new world

Splash Club provides the opportunity for adults and children alike to learn about the natural wonders of our California backyard. We learn about native species and state symbols in an original and innovative fashion without the complexity of a university textbook or the boredom of a lecture.  Adults become children when invigorated with the spirit of science sparking their curiosity to venture into a world yet unknown but marvelous.

- Juan De Anda, Splash Club Assistant

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Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Meet Christopher Rogers, Invertebrate Zoologist

Christopher Rogers is an Invertebrate Zoologist, which is a scientist who studies animals without backbones. Specifically, he studies the invertebrates that live in vernal pools. He has travelled all over the world looking for new species in new places.