Visiting Vernal Pools

For information about visiting the Mather Field Vernal Pools and a schedule of free spring tours check out the vernal pool tours page or call 916-364-2437.

For information about visiting vernal pools in other locations, visit www.vernalpools.org.

Approximately 90 percent of California’s vernal pools have been destroyed. We hope you will take time to enjoy and protect those that remain. For the benefit of future visitors and hundreds of vernal pool species, please:

• Explore the area only on foot – no bicycles or motorized vehicles.
• Avoid walking into or along the edges of vernal pools.
• Keep dogs on leashes and out of restricted areas.
• Leave all flowers for their pollinators and other visitors.
• Unless you are on a guided tour, visit only areas open to the general public.
• Make reservations for a guided tour.