🕷️ 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 – […]
Notice: Due to unforeseen circumstances, today’s Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings programs will be unavailable on October 8, 2025. We sincerely apologize for the short notice and appreciate your understanding. The DVEC will remain open during regular hours, and all other exhibits and activities will still be available for visitors to enjoy. Programs […]
⚠️ Notice: Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends program is paused for October 8, 2025 and will resume tomorrow, October 9. We apologize for the short notice—thank you for your understanding. Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends Get ready to light up the lab! 🔦✨ This week’s Crazy Science dives into the glowing world of […]
🎃 Sunday Funday – Patchwork Pumpkins It’s pumpkin season at the DVEC! 🍂 Join us for Patchwork Pumpkins and paint your very own paper mâché pumpkin. Mix and match colors, patterns, and textures to create a one-of-a-kind fall masterpiece! Perfect for all ages and creative levels. 📅 October 12th, 2025⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 […]
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 […]