🦟 Crazy Science Post – World Mosquito Day Special This week, Crazy Science is spreading awareness for World Mosquito Day! Step into the lab with us as we explore the history of mosquito-borne disease through an engaging presentation, observe digital microscope views of Aedes aegypti and Toxorhynchites rutilus. 🎲 Then, join the fun in our […]
Just a quick reminder—the DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from August 27th to August 31st, as we prep for the next round of exciting activities! This means Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings will be paused during this week. 11 AM will feature story time instead. But don’t worry—Scavenger […]
Hi everyone! The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events for September 2025—don’t forget to check out our Upcoming Events Calendar to see what’s coming up! Stay tuned for fun, facts, and hands-on learning you won’t want to miss! Feel free to share the calendar with friends and family, and let us know in the […]
🦗 Crazy Science – Hide in Plain Sight Class is in session—time to test your eyes! 👀 This week’s Crazy Science theme is all about camouflage and mimicry in the insect world. From stick bugs that blend in with twigs to katydids that look just like leaves, you’ll discover how creatures survive by hiding in […]
🕷️ Crazy Science – Weaving Wonders Step into the world of spiders! This week we’ll uncover how these arachnids spin silk, build webs, and use unique hunting strategies to survive. 🕸️✨ Get hands-on in the classroom as we explore spider anatomy, diversity—and even make spider web slime (for in-class fun only). 📅 September 10th–13th, […]
🦴 Crazy Science – Digging Into the Past Grab your explorer hat—this week we’re uncovering the science beneath your feet! ✨ Join us to learn all about fossils and ancient life. We will step into the world of paleontologists as we excavate fossil blocks and even cast our own fossil creations. Discover how fossils form, […]
Hi everyone! The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events for October 2025! Stay tuned for fun, facts, and hands-on learning you won’t want to miss! Feel free to share the calendar with friends and family! Have questions? E-mail DVEC@amcdfl.org!
Crazy Science – Fact or Fear Is it fact—or just fear? This week’s Crazy Science is all about busting bug myths. From earwigs crawling into ears to whether daddy longlegs are actually dangerous, we’ll separate truth from tall tales. 💡 Fun Fact: Daddy longlegs is a common name used for many different arthropods, such as […]
⚠️ Notice: Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends program is paused for October 8, 2025 and will resume tomorrow, October 9. We apologize for the short notice—thank you for your understanding. Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends Get ready to light up the lab! 🔦✨ This week’s Crazy Science dives into the glowing world of […]
Crazy Science – Tiny Terrors Get ready for a small but mighty adventure! This week’s Crazy Science explores the world of mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other little biters that make a big impact. Learn what makes these arthropods true “tiny terrors,” how they bite, feed, and spread disease—and why understanding them helps us protect ourselves […]