Bacteria
Bacteria are black or clear unless you stain them with special dyes to see them better. Bacteria are made up of one cell. It can be round, long and thin,…
Critterville’s Fascinating Journey
…a new building that still houses the Splash Center today, and Critterville became a permanent home for the critters. Critterville evolved from housing a single California Tiger Salamander to a…
New Faces, Shared Passions, and Fresh Perspectives
…nature evolved into a two-decade career as an outdoor educator and mountain guide. In 2011, Garrett and his wife embarked on a life-changing journey, hiking the entire Pacific Crest Trail—a…
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp
Vernal Pool Tadpole Shrimp have a shield-like cover called a carapace. They can be mottled olive-green, brown or gray. Their abdomen sticks out behind the carapace and ends in two…