Join us for Sunday Funday! May 18th, 2025 10:30 AM -12 PM *Break* 12 PM - 2 PM 2 PM - 3:30 PM Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL This Sunday we have a beautiful craft in store! A whimsical craft awaits as we use beads to create an adorable dragonfly keychain! It's […]
Get ready to shape, press, and impress this Sunday Funday! Join us for Leaf It to Art! and craft your own beautiful nature-inspired ornaments using air-dry clay and real leaves. 🍃🎨 It’s a hands-on way to explore texture, design, and the beauty of the outdoors! 📅 July 20th, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM […]
Hi everyone! 🎉 The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events for August 2025—don’t forget to check out our Upcoming Events Calendar to see what’s coming up! 📅 August 20th is World Mosquito Day, a time to raise awareness about the role mosquitoes play in public health and how the tiny insect changed history. Stay […]
✏️ Sunday Funday is sketching up something special! Join us for Draw Like an Entomologist, where you’ll learn to sketch arthropods with scientific precision and an artistic twist! 🦗🎨 Whether you’re a budding artist or a curious explorer, you’ll channel your inner entomologist and take home your very own insect illustration masterpiece! 📅 August 3rd, […]
✨Sunday Funday is ready for takeoff—let’s Wing It! Join us on Sunday as we craft gliders inspired by butterflies, dragonflies, moths, and other flying insects we will learn about in Crazy Science this week! This fun craft is perfect for all ages! We will have take-home goodie bag with supplies and instructions for those visiting […]
🎨 Sunday Funday – Paint by Number Sunday Funday is getting a splash of color! Join us for Paint by Number, where you’ll bring insects to life with bright colors and creative detail—no artistic experience required. 🖌️✨ Follow the numbers to paint your masterpiece, or add your own twist for extra creativity. Perfect for artists […]
🦟 Sunday Funday – Build the Cycle Sunday Funday is buzzing with creativity! Join us for Build the Cycle, where you’ll make your very own mosquito life cycle spinning wheel. From eggs, larvae, pupae, and adults—you’ll spin to reveal each stage and discover how mosquitoes grow and change. ✂️✨ Craft, color, and learn as you […]
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 […]
📚 Sunday Funday – DIY Book Buddy Sunday Funday is getting crafty! ✂️✨ Join us for DIY Book Buddy, where you’ll design and decorate your very own bookmark using vibrant colors, fun patterns, and a splash of creativity. 🐛📖 This activity is perfect for book lovers of all ages—create a bookmark that’s as unique as […]