Vernal Pools
Geology & Hydrology 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…
Giving Tuesday: Help us raise $5,000 in a Day to Ensure 135 students get access to a field trip!
…to engage in hands-on science lessons in nature. Our Project AWE Program, hosted in Elk Grove at the Historic Nicolaus Dairy, hosts 100 field trip days annually, guiding over 7,000…
Splash “Bioblitz” Nature Walk To Celebrate Biodiversity Week! Sunday, Sept. 10th, 9am-12pm
…walk and we’ll make our observations! This event is free; however, Mather Lake Regional Park requires a $6.00 parking fee, unless you have an annual Sacramento County Parks pass. We…
Little Quaking Grass
Little Quaking Grass is a member of the grass family. Each grass flower is made up of a pair of tiny bracts, the stamens and pistil. The flowers are grouped…
Medusahead
Medusahead is a member of the grass family. Grass flowers are smaller versions of regular flowers but without the petals. In Medusahead, each floret (cluster of flowers) is made up…
Purple Needlegrass
Purple Needlegrass is a member of the grass family. Each grass flower is made up of a pair of tiny bracts and the stamens and pistil. Because grasses are wind-pollinated,…
Winged Water Starwort
Winged Water Starwort is a member of the water starwort family. The plants are rooted in the vernal pool bottom and have long, stringy stems which end in a cluster…
Woolly Marbles
Woolly Marbles is a member of the sunflower family. Each flowerhead is made up of 20 or more disk flowers. These are well hidden in the cob-webby fuzz. The plants…
Secretary of California Department of Food and Agriculture Visits Project AWE
…achievement, aiming to further our impact within the community. With an annual cost nearing $300,000, the Project AWE program consistently delivers unique and memorable educational experiences. We are always seeking…