Date & Time: Thursday, September 23, 2026 · 9:15 AM
Discover the biodiversity of the Sacramento vernal pools.
During the wet phase, the Mather Field Vernal Pools host dozens of species of aquatic invertebrates, most famously Fairy Shrimp and Tadpole Shrimp. As the Spring sun warms the earth and the pools evaporate, the wet phase gives way to the flower phase. During the month of April, flowers bloom in an ever-changing abundance of colorful rings and patches. Each pool has its own assortment of flowering marginal and aquatic plants depending upon the soil, hydrology and many factors we don’t yet understand. Come explore the blooming vernal pools with us!
Field trip price includes transportation.
Date & Time: Thursday, September 23, 2026 · 9:15 AM
Discover the biodiversity of the Sacramento vernal pools.
During the wet phase, the Mather Field Vernal Pools host dozens of species of aquatic invertebrates, most famously Fairy Shrimp and Tadpole Shrimp. As the Spring sun warms the earth and the pools evaporate, the wet phase gives way to the flower phase. During the month of April, flowers bloom in an ever-changing abundance of colorful rings and patches. Each pool has its own assortment of flowering marginal and aquatic plants depending upon the soil, hydrology and many factors we don’t yet understand. Come explore the blooming vernal pools with us!
Field trip price includes transportation.
