Crazy Science: Hidden Vectors 🕵️♂️🦟 How do disease vectors stay hidden in plain sight? Join us as we explore the world of camouflage and discover how mosquitoes, ticks, and other vectors use disguise to avoid predators and sneak up on their hosts. Through interactive challenges and hands-on activities, we’ll uncover how camouflage helps these […]
🔍Sunday Funday: Stealth Spotter Put your observation skills to the test at the Disease Vector Education Center in this camouflage-themed challenge. Search the center to find hidden vectors, identify their habitats, and track which vectors have already found their perfect environment. You will use a worksheet to count all hidden images and complete activities […]
Crazy Science: Myth Busters Test your knowledge and uncover the truth about disease vectors during our Crazy Science session this week. We'll break down common myths about mosquitoes, ticks, and more. Learn how these organisms really behave, how they spread disease, and what science says versus what people think. Join us for this fast-paced and […]
Hi, everyone! The Disease Vector Education Center is getting ready to launch a brand new daily program schedule on the week of April 15th. We are improving our fun interactive activities and adding exciting new experiences throughout the center, along with a revamped passport and scavenger hunt system designed to make every visit even more […]
Sunday Funday: Mystery Hunt! Travel through time at the DVEC and discover how tiny disease vectors shaped history. Follow clues, find solutions, and connect mosquitoes, fleas, and ticks to real world events. Participants will take on challenges and puzzles, with different activity levels available. Everyone that joins will receive a sticker for participation for their […]
Crazy Science: Swarm Surge 🌎🦟 What makes mosquito populations explode after certain weather events? Join us as we explore how temperature, rainfall, and climate conditions influence mosquito activity and why these changes can lead to swarms. Through quick demos and interactive discussion, you will discover how the environment impacts mosquito behavior and learn simple, effective […]
Sunday Funday: Bloom Burst 🌱 Get creative and go green at the Disease Vector Education Center with this eco-friendly STEM activity. Turn recycled paper into seed bombs you can plant and take home while learning how small actions can support healthy environments. All participants will create their own seed bombs and take part in a […]
DVEC Update: Planning Week and Exciting Changes Ahead As we prepare for our busiest season, the Disease Vector Education Center will be pausing programs from May 6–10 for a dedicated planning week. This time allows our team to develop new and engaging experiences designed to better serve our community. Don't worry there will still be […]
CRAZY SCIENCE: Classified Critters Check for dates below! This May, agents of all ages are invited to investigate the secret world of arthropods, insects, and scientific classification during our brand-new Crazy Science series at the Disease Vector Education Center. Showing at 11:30 AM, each mission level is designed for a specific age group and builds […]
CRAZY SCIENCE: Classified Critters Check for dates below! This May, agents of all ages are invited to investigate the secret world of arthropods, insects, and scientific classification during our brand-new Crazy Science series at the Disease Vector Education Center. Showing at 11:30 AM, each mission level is designed for a specific age group and builds […]