Crazy Science – Snowflake Science This week’s Crazy Science explores the icy world of snowflakes as we uncover how these winter wonders form! Learn the science behind crystal growth and compare the symmetry of snowflakes to arthropods. Then wrap up with a hands-on look at crystal formation and take home your own paper snowflake templates […]
Sunday Funday – Crafting Snowflakes Get ready for a cozy winter-themed Sunday Funday! Create your own snowflake ornament decorations using fun craft materials and cool winter shapes. Whether you're decorating for the season or just enjoying some creative time, it's the perfect way to celebrate winter magic at the DVEC! 📅 December 14th, 2025 ⏰ […]
Crazy Science: Candy Cane Chemistry This week’s Crazy Science gets sweet and scientific as we explore Candy Cane Chemistry! 🍬 Join us for a hands-on activity testing which liquids melt candy canes the fastest while learning about solubility and dissolution. Participants will observe, predict, and compare how different liquids interact with candy canes and discover […]
Sunday Funday: Winter Wreaths Join us for a festive Sunday Funday filled with creativity as we craft Winter Wreaths! Decorate and design your own winter wreath using seasonal materials and festive details to celebrate the holidays. This relaxing, family-friendly activity is perfect for getting creative and adding a handmade touch to your winter decor. […]
Holiday Hours Update! The DVEC will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays: • December 24, 2025 – December 25, 2025 • December 31, 2025 – January 1, 2026 We will be open and welcoming visitors at our regular hours: • December 26–28, 2025 • January 2–4, 2026 Programming will be […]
🧪 Crazy Science is getting chilly! ❄️🐞 Join us for Goo, Ice, and Bugs as we dive into a cool science demo exploring non-Newtonian fluids, how temperature changes texture, and what this can teach us about insect cuticles and winter survival adaptations. From gooey science to icy surprises, this hands-on demo connects physics […]
❄️ Sunday Funday: ARTic Slime! ❄️ Get ready to squish, stretch, and explore some wintery science, Florida style! 🧊 Join us for Sunday Funday as we create snow-like ARTic Slime, a hands-on activity that captures all the magic of winter without the cold. 📅 January 11, 2026 ⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM ⏸️ Activity […]
Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash! This week’s Crazy Science dives into the chilly world of freezing and rapid temperature change! Explore how freezing affects different materials through icy observations, and learn why rapid freezing plays an important role in science, nature, and the arthropod world. Get ready to think fast as we […]
Sunday Funday – Cool Creations Join us for a colorful and creative Sunday Funday featuring watercolor ice cube painting! 🎨❄️ Watch colors melt, mix, and flow as painted ice transforms into vibrant artwork. This hands-on activity is perfect for all ages and blends creativity with a cool twist on art and science. 📅 January […]
Crazy Science-Surviving the Winter Crazy Science is going winter-wild at the DVEC! Join us as we explore how animals survive the coldest season of the year, from worms hiding underground to fish swimming beneath frozen lakes. Through hands-on investigations and cool science demos, we’ll uncover the clever adaptations that help critters beat the cold. 📅 […]