âď¸ Sunday Funday is sketching up something special! Join us for Draw Like an Entomologist, where youâll learn to sketch arthropods with scientific precision and an artistic twist! đŚđ¨ Whether youâre a budding artist or a curious explorer, youâll channel your inner entomologist and take home your very own insect illustration masterpiece! đ August 3rd, […]
đClass is in sessionâand itâs time to take flight! This weekâs Crazy Science is all about Insect Flight đŠď¸ Discover how real insects flap, hover, and glideâand then design your own flyers in our STEM flight challenge! Youâll craft and test: âď¸ Paper planes and flappers đŻ Hoop gliders đŞď¸ Whirly-birds Experiment with paper clips, […]
â¨Sunday Funday is ready for takeoffâletâs 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 […]
𧎠Crazy Science â Mosquito Math Class is in sessionâand itâs time to crunch some bug numbers! This weekâs Crazy Science theme is Mosquito Math, where YOU become the scientist. đŚđ Try sorting and counting pictures of mosquito specimensâ like the pros do in the lab with real mosquitoes! Learn how math plays […]
đ¨ Sunday Funday â Paint by Number Sunday Funday is getting a splash of color! Join us for Paint by Number, where youâll bring insects to life with bright colors and creative detailâno artistic experience required. đď¸â¨ Follow the numbers to paint your masterpiece, or add your own twist for extra creativity. Perfect for artists […]
đŚ Crazy Science Post â 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. đ˛ Then, join the fun in our […]
đŚ Sunday Funday â Build the Cycle Sunday Funday is buzzing with creativity! Join us for Build the Cycle, where youâll make your very own mosquito life cycle spinning wheel. From eggs, larvae, pupae, and adultsâyouâll spin to reveal each stage and discover how mosquitoes grow and change. âď¸â¨ Craft, color, and learn as you […]
Just a quick reminderâthe 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 donât worryâScavenger […]
đŚ Crazy Science â Hide in Plain Sight Class is in sessionâtime to test your eyes! đ This weekâs 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, youâll discover how creatures survive by hiding in […]
đ Sunday Funday â DIY Book Buddy Sunday Funday is getting crafty! âď¸â¨ Join us for DIY Book Buddy, where youâll design and decorate your very own bookmark using vibrant colors, fun patterns, and a splash of creativity. đđ This activity is perfect for book lovers of all agesâcreate a bookmark thatâs as unique as […]