āļø Sunday Funday is sketching up something special! Join us for Draw Like an Entomologist, where youāll learn to sketch arthropods with scientific precision and an artistic twist! š¦šØ Whether youāre a budding artist or a curious explorer, youāll channel your inner entomologist and take home your very own insect illustration masterpiece! š August 3rd, […]
šClass is in sessionāand itās time to take flight! This weekās Crazy Science is all about Insect Flight š©ļø Discover how real insects flap, hover, and glideāand then design your own flyers in our STEM flight challenge! Youāll craft and test: āļø Paper planes and flappers šÆ Hoop gliders šŖļø Whirly-birds Experiment with paper clips, […]
āØSunday Funday is ready for takeoffāletās 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 […]
š§® Crazy Science ā Mosquito Math Class is in sessionāand itās time to crunch some bug numbers! This weekās Crazy Science theme is Mosquito Math, where YOU become the scientist. š¦š Try sorting and counting pictures of mosquito specimensā like the pros do in the lab with real mosquitoes! Learn how math plays […]
šØ Sunday Funday ā Paint by Number Sunday Funday is getting a splash of color! Join us for Paint by Number, where youāll bring insects to life with bright colors and creative detailāno artistic experience required. šļøāØ Follow the numbers to paint your masterpiece, or add your own twist for extra creativity. Perfect for artists […]
š¦ Crazy Science Post ā 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. š² Then, join the fun in our […]
š¦ Sunday Funday ā Build the Cycle Sunday Funday is buzzing with creativity! Join us for Build the Cycle, where youāll make your very own mosquito life cycle spinning wheel. From eggs, larvae, pupae, and adultsāyouāll spin to reveal each stage and discover how mosquitoes grow and change. āļøāØ Craft, color, and learn as you […]
Just a quick reminderāthe 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 donāt worryāScavenger […]
š¦ Crazy Science ā Hide in Plain Sight Class is in sessionātime to test your eyes! š This weekās 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, youāll discover how creatures survive by hiding in […]
š Sunday Funday ā DIY Book Buddy Sunday Funday is getting crafty! āļøāØ Join us for DIY Book Buddy, where youāll design and decorate your very own bookmark using vibrant colors, fun patterns, and a splash of creativity. šš This activity is perfect for book lovers of all agesācreate a bookmark thatās as unique as […]