Summer 2026 CLASSES FOR CHILDREN Tule
Ponds at Tyson Lagoon pictures and video of Tule Ponds (click) Location: Tule
Ponds at Tyson Lagoon (1999 Walnut Ave, Fremont)
(near Fremont BART Station)
registration starts Jan, 2926
Ages
7-11 (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 15% discount.
promotion code of "summer2026" on check out before March
31 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. You will learn all about the trees and
how important they are to hold carbon for hundreds of years.
Come explore the amazing animals that live with us at
Tule Pond! Even our very own beaver! This wildlife sanctuary is home to many vertebrates including
frogs, turtles, birds, fish and mammals. Can you find them and their
homes? What do they eat? How do they live here? Do they live near your
home? Come and explore the trails, meadows, and creeks at Tule Pond. We
will have fun exploring inside and outside. 3 different tours.
Instructor: Monica Esqueda,
Environmental Scientist, Gaetano Palazzo, Althea Weber: Math Science Nucleus for more information:
msn@msnucleus.org or
call (510)790-6284
What are native and
non-native plants? Collect seeds and learn how to plant them.
Make a leaf identification chart. Learn about soil formation, and how plants
get nutrients to grow.
June 22-27 9:30-12:30 pm
T-03 WATER CHEMISTRY
June 30 - July 3 9:30-12:30 pm
T-04 MUWEKMA OHLONE, NATIVE
AMERICANSIN FREMONT AREA
Visit Tule Ponds and learn how the Ohlone's used native
plants for food and shelter. Explore the tule house replica
we have onsite, and make a tule doll, tule boat, or an
elderberry necklace.
July 6-10 9:30-12:30 pm
T-05 WHAT'S FOR
DINNER - FOOD WEB OF TULE PONDS
What’s for dinner?— Help animals find their right
food! Determine what an animal eats by examining its teeth.
Students will dissect owl pellets to discover and identify bones
inside! Students will catch and
release insects.
Observe life cycles of butterflies, silkworms and more. Explore
the importance of groups.What reptiles and amphibians
live at Tule Ponds?
Track down the different frogs and turtles; search for the tiny
red snake!
July 13-17 9:30-12:30 pm
T-06 BIRDS OF TULE
PONDS - IN THE AIR AND WATER
Birds— Spot and identify native Bay
Area birds! Gain a new understanding of bird biology and how
their adaptations help them survive.
July 20-24 9:30-12:30 pm
T-07
CHEMISTRY - USING THE CHEM LAB AT TULE PONDS
Chemistry—
Conduct chemical experiments
to create new materials. Learn about polymers and invent your
own slimes!
July 27-31 9:30-12:30 pm
T-08 NATURE FORENSICS -
DISCOVERING NATURAL DEATH AT TULE PONDS
Nature
Forensics— Whodunit? There are many
animals at Tule Ponds, but who is responsible for the crime?
Students will learn the characteristics of the different animals
and look for clues to solve a mystery.
Cancellation Policy: Registration is required.
There is a
$10 cancellation fee
per class for all refund requests made
before May 31. June
1– June 15
the cancellation fee is
$25.00 per class.
No refunds will be given after June 15. Transfers to other children are
permitted. If there are any questions regarding this policy or other class
scheduling questions please email hagos@msnucleus.org.
