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Science Nucleus Summer, 2026 Tule
Ponds at Tyson Lagoon registration starts January, 2026 Location:
Children's Natural History Museum, 4074 Eggers Drive, Fremont and Tule Ponds at Tyson
Lagoon 1999 Walnut Ave (Tule)
Learn more about Tule Ponds Learn more about museum
Ages 6-10 (9:30-12:30 pm)
you can drop students off 15 minutes early or pick up without charge,
students should bring snacks
Price:
$300.00 per class includes all materials
$250.00 before April 15 Register Online
http://msnucleus.org
click on Classes Questions: contact Hagos (hagos@msnucleus.org) or
(510) 790-6284
Tule Ponds is a 17 acre wetland in the middle of Fremont.
It was created by the Hayward Fault and the underground aquifers that
provide water for Tyson Lagoon.
Tule Ponds is a restoration area that was replanted with trees
in the last 1990's. Now it is an urban forest providing large trees as
shelter to many native animals.
Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to theirlevel with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of
students) Examine
the hidden world of microorganisms through a series of hands-on
labs and interactive activities where students will utilize real
laboratory microscopes, equipment, and procedures. Students will
learn about the secrets behind the smallest animals in our food
chain while exploring the critical role microorganisms play in
their environments.
June 15-19 9:00-12:00 pm
Code:
T-02 PLANTS
OF TULE PONDS Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to theirlevel with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of
students)
Discover the extensive world of wetland plants. Students
will engage in various activities to learn about seeds – from
how to identify them to how to plant them – as well as soil
formation and how plants get nutrients to grow.
June 22-27 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-03
JUNIOR CHEMIST Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to theirlevel with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of
students) Explore the fascinating world
of chemistry by conducting engaging chemical experiments to
create new materials. Students will learn about polymers, invent
their own slimes, and study the multiple chemicals which make up
our everyday lives.
June 29- July 3 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-04 JUNIOR
ANTHROPOLOGIST Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to their
level with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of
students)
Uncover
the ways Native Americans like the Muwekma Ohlone (the first
people to live in the Bay Area) have taken care of the Earth
with respect and wisdom. Students will learn about the
traditions and culture of the Muwekma Ohlone – how they used
native plants for food, shelter, and resources – through
making tule dolls, tule boats, and other hands-on
activities.
July 6-10 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-05 ANIMAL
SAFARI OF THE EAST BAY
Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to their
level with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of
students)
Learn
about all the different animals that live, hunt, and thrive in
the East Bay! Through outdoor exploration and hands-on learning,
students will search for animals at Tule Ponds to observe their
life cycles and explore how animals are impacted by the food
chain.
July 13-17 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-06 JUNIOR
ENTOMOLOGIST
Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to their
level with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of students
Explore the life cycles of the many insects,
bugs, and spiders at Tule Ponds; students will learn all about
the world of small critters – butterflies, moths, and so much
more! – and how important these small creatures are for our
environment.
July 20-24 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-07
BIRDS, NESTS and EGGS
Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to their
level with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of students
Discover the reason why birds live, eat, and drink at Tule
Ponds! Students will explore the role Tule Ponds plays as birds
travel for ideal weather and food, understanding how different
groups of birds adapt
to different habitats. Through various interactive activities
and outdoor exploration, students will learn how to identify
different groups of birds, and how they survive every year.
July 27-31 9:00-12:00 pm
Code: T-08 JUNIOR FORENSIC
SCIENTIST Ages: 6-10 years old
(activities will reflect age of students and will be grouped
according to their
level with instructors and aides) (25 maximum number of students
Solve the mystery! Be a
forensic scientist and investigate the natural cycle of life and
death at Tule Ponds. Through dissections and hands-on
outdoor exploration, students will learn how to identify animal
bones and characteristics to better understand life cycles in
the natural world.
Cancellation Policy: Registration is required.
There is a
$10 cancellation fee
per class for all refund requests made
before April 1.
April 1-May 31the cancellation fee is
$25.00 per class.
No refunds will be given after June 1. Transfers to other classes at
Tule or CNHM are
permitted with no charge. If there are any questions regarding this policy or other class
scheduling questions please email blueford@msnucleus.org.
registration problems? call or email
Hagos (510)790-6284 or
hagos@msnucleus.org
