August 2026 Upcoming Events! This month, we’re continuing to explore the world of mosquitoes, disease vectors, arthropods, and the science behind protecting public health through hands-on activities, interactive missions, and up-close learning experiences. August also brings one of our biggest mosquito education days of the year: World Mosquito Day on August 20! Vector Cravings and […]
Where in the World is Meep? Tomorrow is World Mosquito Day and Meep is hiding around the Disease Vector Education Center for World Mosquito Day! As part of the American Mosquito Control Association’s "Where in the World is Meep?" World Mosquito Day initiative, we’re turning Meep’s visit into a scavenger hunt. Search the […]
Feature Creature is getting a special World Mosquito Day edition! Join us on Thursday, August 20 in our classroom for an up-close look at the creature at the center of World Mosquito Day! Test your knowledge with fun mosquito trivia, see live mosquitoes during our mosquito cage demonstration, take a closer look […]
What is… World Mosquito Day! Join us for a special World Mosquito Day event and put your mosquito knowledge to the test with some good old-fashioned Jeopardy! From mosquito biology and disease to history, control, and prevention, see how much you know while learning a few new facts along the way. Bring […]
Upcoming Events September 2026 This September, we’re continuing to explore the world of disease vectors, arthropods, and the science behind protecting public health through hands-on activities, interactive challenges, and up-close learning experiences. Join us for Vector Cravings, Feature Creature, Crazy Science, and Weekend Whodunit. Check out the September schedule and stay tuned for more details […]
October is full of things to discover at the DVEC! Join us for Vector Cravings on October 7, 14, and 21 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Discover what makes someone a mosquito magnet and learn how you can fight the bite during this interactive program. Then, get ready for a DVEC Halloween tradition! Our […]
October is full of things to discover at the DVEC! Join us for Vector Cravings on October 7, 14, and 21 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Discover what makes someone a mosquito magnet and learn how you can fight the bite during this interactive program. Then, get ready for a DVEC Halloween tradition! Our […]
October is full of things to discover at the DVEC! Join us for Vector Cravings on October 7, 14, and 21 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Discover what makes someone a mosquito magnet and learn how you can fight the bite during this interactive program. Then, get ready for a DVEC Halloween tradition! Our […]
October is full of things to discover at the DVEC! Join us for Vector Cravings on October 7, 14, and 21 at 11:30 AM and 3:30 PM. Discover what makes someone a mosquito magnet and learn how you can fight the bite during this interactive program. Then, get ready for a DVEC Halloween tradition! Our […]
Get ready for a Halloween adventure at the DVEC! Our annual Pumpkin Hunt returns Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM. Search throughout the education center for hidden pumpkins and discover whether you’ve found a trick or a treat. The Pumpkin Hunt continues while supplies last and until all pumpkins have been […]