Public Programs

  • Photo by David Rosen, Wildside Photography
    Photo by David Rosen, Wildside Photography
  • Photo by David Rosen, Wildside Photography
    Photo by David Rosen, Wildside Photography

Public Programs

You don't have to be a student to participate in Splash programs! Several times throughout the year, we open our doors and invite the public to learn with us as we explore the amazing natural spaces that surround us.

Nature in the Neighborhood

The Splash program’s Nature in the Neighborhood series provides free, fun, and educational nature programs to audiences of all ages and interests. Most of these programs and activities are designed for families, though some specialty workshops may be geared towards adults.

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Splash Club

Splash Club activities help kids build connections to people and places that expand their horizons, build their sense of belonging, and encourage them to care for their community and environment. To learn more about the importance of outdoor education and experience, check out more information for parents.

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Storytime at Splash

Storytime at Splash is a fun, informal program for preschool aged children. Each week we will focus on a different critter, from the slimy salamander to the bouncy bunny to the flitting fairy shrimp. We will spend time getting to know the critter and then hear a great story about our featured friend.

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Remember that this world belongs to our children

We have not inherited this land from our ancestors; rather we have borrowed it from our children.

- Kenyan Proverb

Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Meet Carol Witham, Botanist

Carol is a botanist, which means she studies plants.  Carol says, "Nature is a place to have fun and learn new things at the same time. Just pick a little spot and watch it for a while. Soon you will discover hundreds of little things going on in just that one little spot. Multiply that by thousands and thousands of little spots, and wow!"

Learn more about what it takes to be a botanist.