What is Splash?

What is Splash?

Splash teaches students about the wonders of small things.

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Students observe tiny vernal pools critters under high-...

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Students can see amazing things just by sitting, waiting,...

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It's fun to watch vernal pool critters swim around and...

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Greg introduces his group to a new and fascinating world.

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Sacramento Splash is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping local children understand and value their natural world through scientific investigation and outdoor exploration. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to learn and play in nature. We offer a variety of environmental science programs designed to introduce Sacramento area kids to the wonders of science by teaching them about local habitats. Whether you are a teacher looking to make science relevant for your students or a parent looking for a fun weekend activity, Splash has lots to offer!

Our Core Values

We are committed to helping children understand and value their natural world through scientific investigation and outdoor exploration.

We are united by a deep respect and love of nature and believe that access to nature is the birthright of every child.

We think education is good and valuable in its own right.

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Mission & Vision

Mission

Helping children understand and value their natural world through scientific investigation and outdoor exploration.

Vision

A generation of children who value their natural world and take an active role in its protection.

Why Splash is Important

Common sense and a growing body of scientific evidence suggest that time spent in nature is essential to the healthy development of children. Studies have shown that children who spend time playing and learning in nature tend to be healthier, less anxious, better able to cope with adversity, and more cooperative than children who spend most of their free time indoors, focused on television or video games.

History of Splash

In 2008, Sacramento Splash began operating as a non-profit educational institution serving the greater Sacramento area. This transition will allow Splash to diversify its sources of funding and to expand its mission. On the occasion of this 10th anniversary, we look back at how Splash came to be and what it has become.

The Splash Education Center at Mather Field

The Splash Education Center is a private facility that houses Sacramento Splash and the Sacramento Valley Conservancy. The building is centrally located at Mather Field, facilitating exploration of more than 1,000 acres of high-quality vernal pool grasslands that surround it.

Meet Our Staff

Sacramento Splash is blessed with an enthusiastic and creative team of educators. Some are professional scientists, while others are former classroom teachers, but they are all united by a passion for sharing the wonders of nature with children and their families.

Meet Our Board of Trustees

Splash benefits from the dedication and leadership of its Board of Trustees. The three founding members of the Board each have a long history with Splash. As they carefully build a larger Board, they are committed to establishing a governance culture that will sustain Splash for years to come. If you share their enthusiasm and commitment to the Splash mission, we invite you to contact Eva Butler.

What is Splash?

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VICTORY - Splash Lives!

Thanks to an outpouring of community support, the Board of the Sacramento Regional County Sanitation District (SRCSD) voted UNANIMOUSLY to continue funding the Splash program.

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Help children respect their environment

10 out of 10 Splash teachers agree that their students are more environmentally conscious after doing the Splash Elementary Program.

Are you a 4th or 5th grade teacher in Sacramento County or do you know one?

Learn more about this unique program.