White Meadowfoam
…veins) on the petals, which serve as nectar guides for pollinators. There are no other species of large white flowers at Mather Field which could be confused with White Meadowfoam. …
Fall 2025 Homeschool **NEW** Program Announcement: Pre-Registration is Open
…plant life cycles, discover the importance of pollinators, and learn how to cultivate a thriving California native pollinator garden. Along the way, they’ll meet local birds, reptiles, amphibians, and mammals—uncovering…
Soap Plant or Soaproot
Soap Plant is a member of the lily family. The flowers have three petals and three sepals which are similarly colored and make the plant appear to have six petals. …
Project AWE Kicked off on March 3rd!
…breaking off into groups. We appreciate Sac Sewer District for its partnership. Learning about the earths great pollinator. Learning Beyond the Classroom What makes Project AWE unique? According to Garrett,…
White Navarretia
White Navarretia is a member of the phlox family. Each small white flower is a long tube with five lobes or petals. The flowers are arranged in heads that have…
Fremont’s Tidy-tips
Fremont’s Tidy-tips is a member of the sunflower family. Each flowerhead is actually made up of 20-40 individual flowers. The outer ray flowers look like petals, while the inner disk…
Vernal Pool Dodder
Vernal Pool Dodder is a member of the dodder family. The plant consists of a mass of orange stems which resemble string. If you look closely, you may see smaller…
Splash Annual Report 2023-2024: A Year of Impact and Excitement!
…Scouts, and Sacramento County. At Nicolaus Dairy, an Eagle Scout from Elk Grove created pollinator beds, trellises, and greenhouses. A Sacramento Eagle Scout established a Turtle Pond at Splash Center,…
Empower Children’s Education with Nature – Join the Big Day of Giving
…to nurturing wildflowers and crops for pollinators, students are immersed in a living, breathing classroom where lessons transcend textbooks. This is the power of outdoor education, and with your support,…
White-tipped Clover
White-tipped Clover is a member of the pea family. Each flower is made up of five unusually shaped petals. The top petal is the banner petal and often has a…