Solitary Bees
These are small bees, often mistaken for a fly, if not observed closely. They are black or dark gray, sometimes with gray hairs on the face and head. Solitary Bees…
Splash Launches Class Field Trips!
…and two 4th grade classes from Prairie Elementary came to Splash last Thursday (1/19/23) and Friday (1/20/23) for their vernal pool adventures! The students have been studying the Splash curriculum,…
Yellow Star-thistle
…plant is dead. The Yellow Star-thistle plant is silvery-green when young and gray-green later in the season. Yellow Star-thistle is not easily confused with any other species at Mather Field….
Critterville’s Fascinating Journey
…vernal pools it studied,” Lu-Anne recalls. “Every April, we would pack up our equipment and disband until the following January.” Given Lu-Anne’s extensive career working with animals and her passion…
Tenley Willock
…while she’s hiking, camping, and taking walks. She brought this enthusiasm to her future job as an elementary school teacher in the Elk Grove School District (EGUSD). For over 32…
From Classroom to Grasslands: Inside the Miracle of Investigating Vernal Pools
…January 13, with behind-the-scenes center cleanup, setup, and in-person training of new field guides, who have already been studying Splash’s guide learning materials. The first student groups will arrive in…
Teacher’s Quick Links
For teachers/parents/partners who are more experienced with our IVP Program and/or Project AWE, who know just what they are looking for, here are quick-access links to our documents, forms, and…
Itherial’s Spear or Wally Basket
Itherial’s Spear is a member of the lily family. Each flower has three petals and three sepals. In Triteleia, the sepals are colored like the petals, so that the flower…
Meet Splash’s Board Vice President – KHAIM MORTON
…dedicated board members who have been featured in prior newsletters. They are ALL incredibly experienced, skilled, community-minded, and strategic individuals. Splash Board Vice President Khaim Morton is no exception! Khaim…
Aquatic Beetles
…both families are similar. They are worm-like, with hard heads and a pair of long, sharp pincers for jaws. Their jaws are specially designed to capture and eat aquatic animals. …