Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon Summer Classes 2022 9-12 noon sponsored by Math Science Nucleus complete information end of April

June , Tues  9-12:00 noon	Why Tule Ponds is Special Basic principles of ecology at Tule Ponds including plants and animals. Learn why this lagoon is right in the middle of Fremont.  It has something to do with the Hayward Fault and a water supply (acquifer) that lies below.  This restoration project has brought back many native animals, especially birds.  It also illustrates the native plants that were abundant in the south bay. Education through Restoration.
June 29, Tues 9-12:00 noon	Plants of Tule Ponds   You will learn the different groups of plants.  Learn about the importance of tules to the environment.  Activities will include making leaf impressions, working with tules, and much more. Making a tule boat, and try to float it.  It will be yours to keep.
July 6, Tues 9-12:00 noon	Butterflies at Tule!     Learn life cycles of not only butterlies at Tule but many of the moths that fly around.   The monarch are abundant at the site because of the milkweed that we grow.  Learn how we increased the population.  Discussion of silkworms which we grow in the classroom.  The life cycle of these insects is just awesome!
July 13, Tues 9-12:00 noon	Birds at Tule Ponds Students will learn about the large and small birds at tule ponds.  Learn about their habitats, feathers, bird calls and much more. Make identification cards to take home to keep learning.
July , Tues 9-12:00 noon	Hayward Fault and Earthquakes at Tule Ponds  The Hayward Fault created Tule Ponds.  Students will walk the trace of the fault while doing fun activities to learn about plate tectonics in this area.
July , Tues 9-12:00 noon	Frogs! Can you find them?  Frogs like to hide in watery areas.  Learn techniques of frog hunting and the biology of the different frogs that live at Tule.   This presentation will focus on amphibians and reptiles that are at Tule Ponds and Fremont in general.  It will go explore the life cycle and why when you walk by at night you heard the male frogs singing to find a mate.  Also learn how identify the reptiltes from turtles to snakes found in the area.

This 17 acre site is owned by Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District and managed by Math Science Nucleus.  Tule Ponds at Tyson Lagoon is near the Fremont BART Station, is not open to the public. However, your children ages 7-11 can join in several classes.  All of the tours start in the classroom at Tule Ponds (1999 Walnut Ave, Fremont.)  Pre-registration is required.  No refunds one week before, a $5 processing charge per class for all refunds.  You may transfer to another class for no charge if there is room available.