Flatworms
Although they are called flatworms, these invertebrates are not flat. They are round-bodied with a flat belly. They are longer than they are wide. They are pointed at each end. …
SplashBros YELC Campers Help Buffalo Creek!
…confluence with the American River. The bioassessment consists of sampling aquatic invertebrates and classifying them by family, using an identification guide that Splash produced. The guide includes each invertebrate family’s…
The Latest “Scoop” About Field Trip Prep!
…the life in the vernal pools firsthand by scooping up some of the tiny aquatic invertebrates that live there! To keep the kids dry and protect the fragile edge of…
Splash’s Public Vernal Pool Critter Walks Are Back! Reserve Your Spot Now!
…will focus on the wet phase of the vernal pools, when they are teeming with tiny aquatic invertebrates, many of which are only found in vernal pools. The tours in…
Splash Launches Class Field Trips!
…Center. They visit the microscope station where they peer through the scopes and identify live vernal pool invertebrates swimming in the well slides. They get to add pollutants to a…
Experience the Hidden World of Vernal Pools
…know what you’ll see in nature!” Whether spotting wildflowers, peeking at microscopic invertebrates, or meeting the native critters in Critterville, the experience feels fresh and exciting every time. Connecting with…
Learning Resources
…pools. We know little about them and less than half have been named. Microlife Invertebrates Crustaceans Insects Other Invertebrates Amphibians Reptiles Mammals Birds Wading Birds Ducks & Waterfowl Raptors (Birds…
Highlights of 2024 Public Tours!
…phase of the pools and learn about a diverse range of aquatic invertebrates, as well as critters like frogs and snakes. It was a unique and educational experience for all…
Aquatic Snails
Freshwater snails are not as colorful as their saltwater cousins. In general, their shells come in shades of gray, brown, and black, often with flecks of yellow or white. Vernal…
Water Mites
Several species of Water Mites live in vernal pools. The most obvious one looks like a fat spider with a bright red, round body. It has eight small legs attached…