The Problem

Children are growing up in a world full of concrete and electronics. As the world continues to develop, access to and time spent in nature are becoming threatened. Children have told us they have never been off the pavement to explore or play! A lack of connection to wild spaces, threatens the future of these natural spaces.

The Solution

When children connect with the outdoors and open space—immersed in nature, they are more apt to care about the outdoors and love being there. Forming a connection with nature often leaves children feeling healthier, happier and connected to something larger than themselves. These connections often lead to dedication to protecting this scarce resource. Splash is passionate about protecting the natural world through ensuring that each new generation understands its impact on nature, and nature’s benefits to humanity.

Water and wildlife education

Who We Are

We are a small and passionate group of nature-lovers, scientists, and educators working toward ensuring every child has access to forming a connection with the natural world. We train teachers how to teach Science in a fun and engaging way. We teach both teachers and students about our natural habitat using our water pollution prevention-focused curricula. Knowledge taught in the classroom is applied through a culminating field trip to the Splash Science Center in Mather.  Splash is passionate about being the region’s resource for environmental outreach and education, and is dedicated to creating the next generation of nature stewards. We are ensuring that every child understands the impact they make on the environment, through the choices made at home and in their community.

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Splash in the class presentations delivered

1,777

Investigating vernal pool field trips delivered

516

Teachers Trained

355

PROJECT AWE FIELD TRIPS TO NICOLAUS DAIRY DELIVERED

147

CAMPERS COMPLETED THE YOUTH ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP CAMP

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Students connected to nature

Investigating Vernal Pools

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Splash in the Class

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Youth Environmental Leadership Camp

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Public Tours

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Private Programs

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Students actively participating with Field Guide on a fieldtrip.

Who Loves Us

Not only did my class learn a lot, but I did as well. This generation is our future and it is important for them to see different parts of our ecosystem and how it is important to the area. One girl was sad to hear that only 5-10% of the Vernal pools still exist. She wants to grow up and make sure they are taken care of.

Sheila Lauk, 5th Grade Teacher, Empire Oaks Elem., FCUSD-IVP

I would say that was a wonderful field trip! I actually touched a WORM for the FIRST TIME. I learned much more than I knew before! Thank you very much for informing me about all of the wonderful things!

3rd Grade Student-Project AWE

Our presenter was FANTASTIC, and I hope she’s the one who returns to my classroom next year to present to my students!  She was engaging, knowledgeable and professional as she delivered the content to my students.  FIVE STARS!  It was a great combination of direct instruction, video and hands-on activity.  Loved it!

Kim Wong, Foulks Ranch Elem., EGUSD-Trash Talk

By the second day, our daughter was brainstorming ideas to fundraise for Team Trees, discussing our plastic bottle use with us and telling us all about Strykette (the rattlesnake). She took even more of an interest than we expected and she learned a ton about climate change. All around this was a fantastic experience. We’re excited to see her want to be part of the solution to some of our environmental problems and we’re happy to help her get some trees planted. Special thanks to the field trip location hosts. She’s never before been to a farm or seen a waste management facility. Again, fantastic program!

Laura M., Parent-YELC

It was a great experience! I learned lots of things about nature and how we can help the earth. This camp was the best camp I have been to and was a life long experience. I will always remember it. This inspired me to get more into nature careers and ways to help the earth.

Xyrus O., Camp Participant-YELC

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Get Involved

Splash cannot do what we do without the generosity of donors and volunteers like you. If you would like to join us in our effort to connect youth to nature, join us!

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photo of past volunteers in the Preserve