The Vernal Pools of Mather Field

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

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The Vernal Pools of Mather Field

Millions of years of geology and evolution have created the spectacular vernal pools at Sacramento County’s Mather Field. These are exceptional examples of a rare wetland ecosystem that is unique to California. Visitors can experience this piece of California’s natural history, just 30 minutes from downtown Sacramento.

The Vernal Pools of Mather Field

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

Healthy vernal pools don't support mosquitoes

A female Mosquito rarely lays her eggs in the clean water of a healthy vernal pool. But when a vernal pool becomes polluted, more Mosquito larvae occur in it.

Find out why...

Open a child's eyes to a whole new world

Urban children have few opportunities to experience the wonders of nature.

9 out of 10 Splash teachers say that exploring the outdoors was a new experience for their students.

Find out more about vernal pool field trips for 4th & 5th grade classes!