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SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Snowflake Science
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Snowflake Science\nThis week’s Crazy Science explores the icy world of snowflakes as we uncover how these winter wonders form! \nLearn the science behind crystal growth and compare the symmetry of snowflakes to arthropods. \nThen wrap up with a hands-on look at crystal formation and take home your own paper snowflake templates to create frosty designs of your own! \n\n📅 December 10th–13th\, 2025 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nJoin us as we dive into the science beneath the snow!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-snowflake-science/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T113000
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SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Candy Cane Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Candy Cane Chemistry\nThis week’s Crazy Science gets sweet and scientific as we explore Candy Cane Chemistry! 🍬\nJoin us for a hands-on activity testing which liquids melt candy canes the fastest while learning about solubility and dissolution.\n\n\n\nParticipants will observe\, predict\, and compare how different liquids interact with candy canes and discover why some substances dissolve faster than others. \n  \n  \n📅 December 17–20\, 2025\n⏰ 11 AM\n📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine\, FL \n  \n  \nWill your candy cane disappear in seconds or stand strong?
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-candy-cane-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260107T121208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T121208Z
UID:10003548-1767783600-1768044600@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Goo\, Ice\, and Bugs
DESCRIPTION:🧪 Crazy Science is getting chilly! ❄️🐞 \n  \nJoin us for Goo\, Ice\, and Bugs as we dive into a cool science demo exploring non-Newtonian fluids\, how temperature changes texture\, and what this can teach us about insect cuticles and winter survival adaptations. \n  \nFrom gooey science to icy surprises\, this hands-on demo connects physics and biology in a fun\, way—perfect for curious minds of all ages! \n  \n📅 January 7–10\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n  \nCome learn something new and discover how bugs handle the cold!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-goo-ice-and-bugs/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260112T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130401Z
UID:10003550-1768388400-1768649400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!\n  \nThis week’s Crazy Science dives into the chilly world of freezing and rapid temperature change! \n\nExplore how freezing affects different materials through icy observations\, and learn why rapid freezing plays an important role in science\, nature\, and the arthropod world. \nGet ready to think fast as we experiment\, observe\, and uncover what happens when things freeze in a flash! \n\n\n📅 January 14–17\, 2026 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nBundle up your curiosity and join us for some cool science fun!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-freeze-in-a-flash/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260121T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152116Z
UID:10003552-1768993200-1769254200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science-Surviving the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science-Surviving the Winter\nCrazy Science is going winter-wild at the DVEC! \nJoin us as we explore how animals survive the coldest season of the year\, from worms hiding underground to fish swimming beneath frozen lakes. Through hands-on investigations and cool science demos\, we’ll uncover the clever adaptations that help critters beat the cold. \n\n\n📅 January 21–24\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nThis interactive program is perfect for curious minds of all ages who want to discover how winter biology works\, no snow boots required!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-surviving-the-winter/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260202T002508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T002508Z
UID:10003554-1769940000-1772298000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:February 2026 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone! \n  \nThe DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this February 2026! Join us for hands-on science\, creative activities\, and fascinating explorations into the amazing senses and survival skills of insects and other arthropods. \n  \n  \nFrom learning how mosquitoes and other vectors use their super senses\, to heart-themed and special Valentine’s Day fun\, there’s something for curious minds of all ages. \n  \nStay tuned as we spotlight each event throughout the month\, and tell us which one you’re most excited to attend! #CommunityEvents #FamilyFun #STEMEducation #February2026 #LearnWithDVEC #StAugustine #STEM #Entomology #DVEC #STEAM
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/february-2026-upcoming-events/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Holiday,Sunday Funday,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260204T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260203T150913Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Super Senses
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science is sharpening your senses!\nJoin us for Super Senses as we explore how insects use sight\, smell\, touch\, taste\, and sound to find food\, avoid danger\, and survive in their environments. \nThrough fun mini-demos and hands-on challenges\, this interactive program gives you a bug’s-eye view of the world while testing your own senses along the way. It’s a perfect mix of biology\, discovery\, and fun science for curious minds of all ages! \n\n\n📅 February 4–7\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n\n\nCome experience the world the way bugs do and discover just how powerful tiny senses can be! 🐞✨
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-super-senses/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260211T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260211T102300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T102300Z
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SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science is all about Heart and Flow!\nJoin us as we dive into the amazing world of the circulatory system and explore how blood moves through the body to keep us alive and healthy. We will also uncover the sneaky arthropod vectored diseases that can affect the heart and why understanding vectors matters for public health. \n\nThis program features a fun\, hands on heart pump demo where you can see how the heart pushes blood through the body\, plus an exciting erupting heart activity that shows pressure and flow in action. \n\n📅 February 11–13\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n\nCome learn how your heart keeps things flowing and how tiny vectors can make a big impact!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/3387/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260218T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260218T183003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T183157Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Science: HOT or COLD?
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: HOT or COLD?\n\n\n\nIs a mosquito warm-blooded or cold-blooded? What about birds… or reptiles? Join us as we explore how different animals control their body temperature and why it matters for disease vectors like mosquitoes and ticks.\n\n\n\nThrough quick challenges and hands-on demos\, we’ll discover how temperature affects movement\, behavior\, and even the spread of disease.\n\n\n\n February 18–21\, 2026\n 11 AM\n Disease Vector Education Center\n\n\n\nCome test your knowledge and feel the heat (or chill)!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-hot-or-cold/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260311T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260310T171134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T171134Z
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SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Iridescent Wonders
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Iridescent Wonders 🪲✨\nJoin us at the Disease Vector Education Center for this week’s Crazy Science as we explore the dazzling colors of the insect world. Many insects shine with brilliant colors not from pigments\, but from structural coloration that bends and reflects light. \nDiscover how these amazing adaptations work and see real insect specimens up close. \n\n📅 March 11–14⏰ 11:00 AM📍 Disease Vector Education Center
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-iridescent-wonders/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260318T015955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T015955Z
UID:10003568-1773831600-1774092600@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Water Worlds
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Water Worlds \nDive into this week’s Crazy Science at the DVEC as we explore how everyday objects can become mosquito hotspots. Learn how standing water supports mosquito life cycles and what to look for in your own environment. \n\nBecome a habitat detective in our interactive game\, identify real-world breeding risks\, and take part in a hands-on mosquito life cycle activity for all ages to see how these insects grow and develop. \n\n\n📅 March 18–21\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n\n\nJoin us to explore\, investigate\, and discover how you can help reduce mosquito habitats in your community. \n#CrazyScience #STEMEducation #DVEC #MosquitoScience #PublicHealth #LearnWithDVEC #StAugustine #STEAM
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-water-worlds/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260325T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260325T001615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T001615Z
UID:10003570-1774436400-1774697400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: How Disease Vectors Find a Host 🦟\nJoin us at the Disease Vector Education Center for this week’s Crazy Science as we uncover the sneaky ways disease vectors track down a host. Learn how mosquitoes and other vectors use cues like smell\, heat\, and movement to find their next meal. \n\nThis fun and educational program helps visitors explore how these behaviors connect to public health and how we can better protect ourselves from bites. \n\n📅 March 25–28\, 2026⏰ 11:00 AM📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n#CrazyScience #STEMEducation #DVEC #PublicHealth #Entomology #LearnWithDVEC #StAugustine #STEAM
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/3560/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260430T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260407T120208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T120208Z
UID:10003579-1775037600-1777568400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:April 2026 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone\, \n\nThe Disease Vector Education Center has an exciting lineup of events this April with hands on science\, creative challenges\, and interactive discoveries about insects\, ecosystems\, and disease vectors. From spotting hidden vectors and testing myths to mystery hunts\, there is something for curious learners of all ages. \n\nAs we move into this new month\, we will also be introducing updates to our daily programming\, including new activity times\, fun interactive experiences throughout the center\, and a refreshed passport and scavenger hunt system. Be sure to check out our previous post for a preview of our new daily program schedule. \n\nStay tuned as we spotlight each event throughout the month\, and let us know which one you are most excited to attend.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/april-2026-upcoming-events/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260408T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260407T121123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T121811Z
UID:10003580-1775646000-1775907000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Hidden Vectors
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Hidden Vectors 🕵️‍♂️🦟\n  \nHow do disease vectors stay hidden in plain sight? Join us as we explore the world of camouflage and discover how mosquitoes\, ticks\, and other vectors use disguise to avoid predators and sneak up on their hosts. \nThrough interactive challenges and hands-on activities\, we’ll uncover how camouflage helps these tiny organisms survive and spread disease. \n📅 April 8–11\, 2026 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \nCan you spot the hidden vector before it spots you?
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-hidden-vectors/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T000000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260415T095339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T095426Z
UID:10003582-1776211200-1776211200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Myth Busters
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Myth Busters\nTest your knowledge and uncover the truth about disease vectors during our Crazy Science session this week. We’ll break down common myths about mosquitoes\, ticks\, and more. \nLearn how these organisms really behave\, how they spread disease\, and what science says versus what people think. Join us for this fast-paced and engaging program! \n📅 April 15–18\, 2026 \n⏰ 10:30 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-myth-busters/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260415T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T154905
CREATED:20260406T120244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260406T120244Z
UID:10003578-1776247200-1776272400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:New Programming Start
DESCRIPTION:Hi\, everyone! \n\n\nThe Disease Vector Education Center is getting ready to launch a brand new daily program schedule on the week of April 15th. \n\nWe are improving our fun interactive activities and adding exciting new experiences throughout the center\, along with a revamped passport and scavenger hunt system designed to make every visit even more engaging for all ages. \n\nWe look forward to sharing these updates with you and highlighting each program soon. Let us know which one you are most excited to try.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/new-programming-start/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Sunday Funday,Updates
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