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 […]
Sunday Funday – Bug Bands Get creative and crafty this Sunday Funday with Bug Bands! Decorate your very own rainbow loom bracelet with special DVEC-made critter charms—including some of our Tiny Terrors from this week’s Crazy Science! 🦟 Choose from colorful designs or craft your own pattern to make a one-of-a-kind wearable keepsake. Perfect for […]
Something spooky is hiding around the DVEC… Get ready to hunt for pumpkins big and small during our Halloween event! Some will bring you sweet treats, while others may come with a playful trick you’ll have to complete to earn your prize! Face painting, candy, and surprises await—so bring your trick-or-treat bags and […]
Just a quick reminder! The DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from October 22nd to October 26th as we prepare for our next round of exciting activities! During this time, Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings will be on pause. At 11 AM, we’ll offer an optional story-time instead. Don’t […]
Crazy Science – Zombie Bugs & Parasitoids This week’s Crazy Science explores how fungi and parasitoids can turn insects into real-life zombies! 🕷️ Discover the eerie world of Cordyceps fungi that control ants’ minds and the wasps that use other insects as living nurseries. Then put your skills to the test in our Zombie Spore […]
🎃 Special Event – Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at the DVEC! 👻 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the Disease Vector Education Center! Hidden around the center are pumpkins waiting to be found—each one hiding a surprise inside! 🕸️ Event Details: 📅 October 31st, 2025 ⏰ Starts at 10:30 AM *While supplies last* 📍 […]
Sunday Funday – Watercolors in Autumn Fall into creativity this Sunday Funday! 🍂 Blend warm watercolors and paint vibrant autumn-inspired scenes using silhouette cutouts. Whether you’re an artist or just love fall colors, this cozy creative activity is perfect for all ages! 📅 November 2nd, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM 2 PM – […]
Crazy Science – Apple Orchard Allies This week’s Crazy Science explores how beneficial insects protect our crops! 🐞Discover how ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps act as natural pest control in apple orchards. Then dive into our Fizzy Apple Volcano experiment to simulate natural reactions in a fun, hands-on way! 📅 November 5th–8th, 2025⏰ 11 AM📍 […]
Sunday Funday – Tweet Treats Join us this Sunday to make your very own bird feeder using recycled materials! Learn how small efforts help local wildlife thrive—right in your own backyard. 📅 November 9th, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (Break 12 PM–2 PM) 📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL Help feed our […]
Crazy Science – Leaf Litter Critters This week’s Crazy Science uncovers the hidden world beneath the leaves! 🍂 Use Berlese Funnels and light sources to discover how scientists find insects and arthropods living in decomposing leaf litter. 📅 November 12th–15th, 2025 ⏰ 11 AM 📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL […]