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 […]
🦗 Crazy Science – Hide in Plain Sight Class is in session—time to test your eyes! 👀 This week’s 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, you’ll discover how creatures survive by hiding in […]
📚 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 […]
🕷️ Crazy Science – Weaving Wonders Step into the world of spiders! This week we’ll uncover how these arachnids spin silk, build webs, and use unique hunting strategies to survive. 🕸️✨ Get hands-on in the classroom as we explore spider anatomy, diversity—and even make spider web slime (for in-class fun only). 📅 September 10th–13th, […]
🕷️ Sunday Funday – Origami Arachnids This Sunday Funday, fold, crease, and create! Join us for Origami Arachnids, where you’ll learn step-by-step how to turn paper into a detailed spider masterpiece. Whether you’re new to origami or a folding pro, this hands-on craft is fun for all ages. 💡 Fun Fact: Spider silk may look […]
🦴 Crazy Science – Digging Into the Past Grab your explorer hat—this week we’re uncovering the science beneath your feet! ✨ Join us to learn all about fossils and ancient life. We will step into the world of paleontologists as we excavate fossil blocks and even cast our own fossil creations. Discover how fossils form, […]
🪨 Sunday Funday – Bugs in Clay Step back in time and explore the world of ancient life! Join us for Bugs in Clay, where you’ll paint your own clay fossil imprints and take home a piece of prehistory. 🦋 Perfect for budding paleontologists and creative explorers of all ages. 💡 Fun Fact: Some of […]
Just a quick reminder—the DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from September 24th to September 28th, 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 an optional story-time instead. But […]
Crazy Science – Fact or Fear Is it fact—or just fear? This week’s Crazy Science is all about busting bug myths. From earwigs crawling into ears to whether daddy longlegs are actually dangerous, we’ll separate truth from tall tales. 💡 Fun Fact: Daddy longlegs is a common name used for many different arthropods, such as […]
Sunday Funday –DIY Pom-Pom Critters Get fuzzy, get spooky, and get creative! 🎃 This Sunday Funday, join us for DIY Pom-Pom Critters and craft your very own fuzzy bug friends. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with a mix of creepy-cute fun! 📅 October 5th, 2025 ⏰ 10:30 AM – […]