What is Splash?

What is Splash?

Kids can get up-close-and-personal with our friends in...

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Greg introduces his group to a new and fascinating world.

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

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Splash teaches students about the wonders of small things.

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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!

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.

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.

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

The Splash program began in February 1999 to fulfill two needs. One was the need of a consortium of water agencies to build awareness of Sacramento’s water resources and the public’s role in their protection. The other was the desire of Eva Butler, a local biologist, to encourage science education by introducing children to vernal pools and streams. Splash emerged from their common belief that nature inspires learning, and informed kids can help protect water and habitat.

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. 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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Preserve the earth for future generations

The World we all share is given to us in trust. Every choice we make regarding the earth, air, and water around us should be made with the objective of preserving it for all generations to come.

- August A. Bush III