Make a Reservation for a Vernal Pool Tour

  • Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture

You can make a reservation for a public tour of the Mather Field Vernal Pools by filling out this simple form. The fee for adults is $5 and children (ages 6 - 18) are $2. Children under 6 are free.

Please make your reservation at least 48 hours in advance to allow us time to confirm it. Space in tours is not guaranteed until you receive confirmation.

We can accommodate individuals, families and groups of less than 18 people (adults + children). The typical tour format and fees are not well suited to large groups of youngsters such as scouts, clubs and special classes. Please make special arrangements in advance either by phone or through the on-line registration, along with comments to describe your needs and preferences. 

We will call to confirm your reservation. Please list a number where we can reach you on weekends or evenings.
Special needs? Questions?
1979367112508 » If you have a visual disability, please type the numbers two one three three into the box. Your submission will be promptly reviewed by a validation service and sent to the site administrators.
Directions to the Splash Education Center

4426 Excelsior Road
Mather, CA 95655

Phone: (916) 364-2437
Fax: (916) 364-1367

Please be advised: Splash does not maintain regular business hours.  If you'd like to visit, please join us for an upcoming event .

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Sacramento Splash - Helping children understand and value their natural world picture
Best field trip I've found

Most field trips are either fun or educational. Rarely do you find a field trip where it is both. This is truly the best field trip I’ve found since teaching 5th grade for the past 8 years.

– DeAnn Edwards, 5th grade teacher, Barbara Comstock Morse Elementary