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The DVEC will be closed for Good Friday April 18, 2025
The DVEC will be closed for Easter April 20, 2025.
Class is in session and we're back with another Crazy Science activity this week! This week we're using M&Ms and Skittles for a fun science project! We'll learn all about animal survival and adaptation. Camouflage is one of these adaptations, and insects are definitely a master of disguise. 📅 May 14th-17th, 2025 ⏰ 11 AM […]
Join us for Sunday Funday! May 18th, 2025 10:30 AM -12 PM *Break* 12 PM - 2 PM 2 PM - 3:30 PM Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL This Sunday we have a beautiful craft in store! A whimsical craft awaits as we use beads to create an adorable dragonfly keychain! It's […]
Class is in session and we're back with another Crazy Science activity this week! This week, we're going bug-wild as we learn all about insects—what makes them unique, how their bodies are built, and why they’re some of the most successful creatures on Earth! After our lesson, it's time to get creative! You'll get to […]
Just a reminder, the DVEC will be starting a routine pause on our programs May 28th to June 1st. This scheduled break is in preparation for next month's activities! This just means Crazy Science, Feature Creature, and Mosquito Cravings are paused for this week. But don’t fret! We’ve still got Scavenger Hunts throughout the day […]
🎓 Class is in session again—Welcome to Arthropod Academy! 🐜🦋 We’re diving deep into the weird, wild, and wonderful world of arthropods! 🕷️ What makes an arthropod different from other animals? 🦗 How do you tell arthropods apart from each other? 🦟 And what's the largest group of arthropods? Join us for a […]
🧩 It’s time for another Sunday Funday at the Disease Vector Education Center! This time, we’re putting the pieces together—literally—with a Bug Puzzle activity! 🐞 Create your own laminated arthropod jigsaw puzzle, combine creativity, entomology, and a whole lot of fun! Whether you're a butterfly buff or spider-savvy, this hands-on activity is perfect for […]
Welcome to the DVEC! Join us for daily programs Wed-Sat. A quick reminder, all activities and programs pause daily between 12 PM- 2 PM. Daily programs (Except for Fish Frenzy) are also paused on Sundays due to our Sunday Funday craft activity! Don't forget to also go check out our monthly schedule for our upcoming […]
Class is in session—it’s time for Crazy Science! 📅 June 11th–14th, 2025 ⏰ 11 AM 📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine, FL This week, we're celebrating the superdads of the insect world! 🐜🕷️ From water bugs that carry their eggs to beetle dads who guard their young, insect parenting comes in […]