Vernal Pool Flower Walks 2022

4426 Excelsior Road,Mather CA 95655

24 April, 2022

Description

As the sun warms the earth and the pools evaporate, the vernal pool flower phase begins. During April, flowers bloom in rings and patches. Even after a dry winter, there will be moisture in the earth and spring flowers shall bloom! It will be an interesting year, though, to see which flowers bloom after the rains that followed our prior extremely dry seasons.  Typically, as the spring sun warms the earth and the pools evaporate, the wet phase gives way to the flowering phase. During the month of April, flowers bloom in an ever-changing abundance of colorful rings and patches. The uplands (in between the pools) host their own bouquet of species, while the wetlands provide habitat for dozens of flowers that only bloom in vernal pools. Each pool has its own assortment of flowers depending upon the soil, hydrology and many factors we don’t yet understand. To discover what's blooming while learning about the wildlife that calls this natural treasure home, come explore with us! Sunday, April 3, 10 AM   *FULL Sunday, April 3, 1 PM   *FULL Sunday, April 24, 10 AM  *FULL Sunday, April 24, 1 PM  *OPEN Saturday, May 7, 10 AM  *CANCELLED Saturday, May 7, 1 PM  *CANCELLED NOTE: Vernal Pool Walks do sell out quickly. If your desired tour selection is sold out, please join the waitlist through Eventbrite. We will fill cancellations on a first-come, first-served basis.  ABOUT OUR WALKS: *Adults $10 / Youth & Students $5 / No fee for children ages 5 & under. *Toddlers and babies under 3 years old do not need to be registered. *You will meet at the Splash Educational Center. 4426 Excelsior Road, Mather, CA 95655. *Tours last about two hours and are led by either volunteer docents or Splash staff. *Restrooms & water will be available inside the center before leaving on a guided tour. You will have time to visit the Splash Center before your tour. Note, there are no facilities available once out in the field. *These tours are intended for individuals and families. These tours are NOT SUITED FOR ORGANIZED GROUPS. If you are a scout troop, photography club, Nature Bowl team, etc., please inquire about setting up extracurricular programs. *All tours run rain or shine. *You will be walking over uneven ground in direct sun or possibly rain. Please come prepared with sturdy walking shoes, long pants, rain gear, and/or sunscreen & sun hats. *If any member of your party requires special accommodations, please contact us. *If you cannot attend, please free up your space for someone on the waitlist by canceling your reservation through Eventbrite or simply contact us. Refunds will be issued up to 7 days prior to the event. Contact us at sacsplash.org or 916-364-2437.