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AFTERSCHOOL
CLASSES ON WEDNESDAYS
Sponsored by
Math Science Nucleus
WHERE:
Niles Blvd/Nursery Ave
Vallejo Adobe drive in
entrance and parking is to the left
Time:
2:30-4 pm (1 1/2
hours)
Dates:
Wednesdays (below)
Cost:
$20.00
more than 8 classes $15 each
(include materials)
These classes are designed
for students second to fifth grade. Start inside the
Vallejo Adobe with lots of activities outside.
Hands-on science and history. |
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September 3
code:calnur01
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Exploring California Nursery:
Introduction to nursery lands by walking the area
looking at boxed trees, orchard, roses and more.
Wear your walking shoes!
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September 10
code:calnur02
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Tales from the Trees: Learn about
tree biology, identification, and the critical role
trees play in our environment through hands-on
activities and outdoor exploration.
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September 17
code:calnur03
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All About Flowers:
Learn about the different types of flowers at the
nursery and how to identify and care for them.
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September 24
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The Secret
Life of Pollinators: Discover how bees,
butterflies, and other pollinators help plants grow,
make food, and keep our world blooming.
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October 1
code:calnur05
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Leaf Detectives:
Why do leaves turn color during the fall. What
do the colors mean? Does it have something to
do with chemistry?
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October 8
code:calnur06
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Squirrel Scouts
: Learn all about
squirrels, their fun acorn-hiding habits, and their
important role in the California Nursery.
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October 15
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Fig Man .
Learn about figs and how George Roeding learned the
secret of the wasp that created an entire fig
industry in California.
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October 22
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Roots and Blooms:
Learn all about planting trees and flowers.
Students will explorate gardening techniques in the
tree nursery.
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October 29
code:calnur09
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Celebrating Life: Day of the Dead:
Learn about the Day of the Dead Mexican tradition,
recognizing the vast influence of Mexican
communities in the Bay Area and California as a
whole.
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November 5
code:calnur10
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Early Niles: Learn about
the history of California and those who inhabited
this land, ranging from the Muwekma Ohlone, the
Spanish, the Mexicans, the Californios, and the
American settlers.
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November 12
code:calnur11
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Peach Pits Heroes: Learn the importance of peach pits to
clean the air from chlorine gas and how the
California Nursery save countless lives just by
growing peaches!
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November 19
code:calnur12
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Native American: Muwekma Ohlone.
The Niles area was a large village of the Ohlone
tribe. Learn how they used the land for
hunting, fishing, and shelter.
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December 3
code:calnur13
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Hoot and Hunt: Discover the
owls that live in the park and learn the unique ways they hunt. Students will search for
owl pellets and bones, dissecting the remains of the
birds' prey.
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December 10
code:calnur14
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California
Cowboys: Learn about the vaqueros who used
horses as their way of transportation and work to
round up cattle.
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Instructor: Susy
Esqueda
Click here
to register
(Discount given at checkout,
must sign up for 9 classes or more and get a 25%
discount. Cancelation policy, there is a
$1.00 cancelation fee per tranaction for refunds.
5 days before class no refunds, but can transfer to
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The California Nursery Historical Park
is finally open for classes. This once was home to the
largest growing nursery in the west coast. The
agriultural is so exciting as Niles became a hub for
international influnece.
features and exhibits that open your eyes to Fremont's
agricultural history. These classes will uncover through a
child's eye, not only the history but the science that made
it so important.
The park is 21 acres and each
class will do hands on experiments using the different areas
of the park and buildings. Your children will be so
impressed with this area, they will educate the whole
family.
36501 Niles Blvd, Fremont
(entrance Nursery Ave and Niles Blvd)
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