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SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Bug Bands
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Bug Bands \n\n\nGet creative and crafty this Sunday Funday with Bug Bands! \nDecorate your very own rainbow loom bracelet with special DVEC-made critter charms—including some of our Tiny Terrors from this week’s Crazy Science! 🦟 \nChoose from colorful designs or craft your own pattern to make a one-of-a-kind wearable keepsake. Perfect for all ages and bug lovers alike! \n\n\n📅 October 19th\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM \n  2:00 PM – 3:30 PM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nWe’re weaving together creativity\, color\, and critters—don’t miss it!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-bug-bands/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251021T152533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T152533Z
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SUMMARY:Pumpkin Hunt Soon!
DESCRIPTION:Something spooky is hiding around the DVEC… \n  \nGet ready to hunt for pumpkins big and small during our Halloween event! Some will bring you sweet treats\, while others may come with a playful trick you’ll have to complete to earn your prize! \n  \nFace painting\, candy\, and surprises await—so bring your trick-or-treat bags and your best pumpkin-hunting skills! \n  \nStay tuned… the full event details drop October 27th\, 2025! \n  \nVisit us for Halloween fun October 31st\, 2025! \nhttps://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Halloween-Video-2025.mp4\n 
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/pumpkin-hunt-soon/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251026T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251021T144012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251021T144012Z
UID:10003525-1761127200-1761498000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:No Scheduled Events
DESCRIPTION:Just a quick reminder! \n\nThe DVEC will be taking a short routine pause on programs from October 22nd to October 26th as we prepare for our next round of exciting activities! \n\nDuring this time\, Crazy Science\, Feature Creature\, and Mosquito Cravings will be on pause. At 11 AM\, we’ll offer an optional story-time instead. \n\nDon’t worry—Scavenger Hunts will still be available\, and Fish Frenzy will continue as usual at 10:30 AM and again at 3:30 PM\, Wednesday through Saturday. \nPlease note: Scavenger hunts are not distributed between 12 PM–2 PM or after 4 PM\, so be sure to grab them beforehand! \n\nFor Sunday Funday (October 26th)\, if available\, we’ll have goodie bags featuring previous crafts and/or freestyle art options! Plus\, our Scavenger Hunt will get a special extension to Sunday for this week! \n\nPrograms resume October 29th\, and we can’t wait to share what’s next!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/no-scheduled-events-2/
CATEGORIES:Paused Program,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251027T155023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T155023Z
UID:10003527-1761735600-1761996600@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Zombie Bugs & Parasitoids
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Zombie Bugs & Parasitoids\n\nThis week’s Crazy Science explores how fungi and parasitoids can turn insects into real-life zombies! 🕷️ \nDiscover the eerie world of Cordyceps fungi that control ants’ minds and the wasps that use other insects as living nurseries. \nThen put your skills to the test in our Zombie Spore Challenge—a hands-on simulation tracking how infections spread through contact! \n\n📅 October 29th–November 1st\, 2025 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nCan you contain the outbreak—or will the spores take over?
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-zombie-bugs-parasitoids/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251031T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251031T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251027T192017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T192439Z
UID:10003529-1761906600-1761930000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkin Hunt!
DESCRIPTION:🎃 Special Event – Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at the DVEC! 👻\nJoin us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the Disease Vector Education Center! Hidden around the center are pumpkins waiting to be found—each one hiding a surprise inside! \n🕸️ Event Details: \n📅 October 31st\, 2025 \n⏰ Starts at 10:30 AM \n*While supplies last* \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \nBring your trick-or-treat bags and hunt for pumpkins filled with tricks and treats! Turn them in to claim your prize! \nFace painting will be available until 4 PM (pauses from 12 PM–2 PM). \n🧡 What’s the prize? \nYou might find candy\, toys\, stickers\, or even a special treat—but watch out\, some pumpkins contain fun challenges like riddles\, impressions\, and other Halloween “tricks”! \n🕷️ Attached Flyers Include: \nPumpkin Hunt Rules – Learn how to play safely and where pumpkins are hidden. \nList of Tricks & Treats – See what prizes and silly challenges await! \nCome for the candy\, stay for the fun\, and see what spooky surprises await inside the DVEC this Halloween! 🎃✨
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/pumpkin-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251103T204909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T180133Z
UID:10003530-1761991200-1764522000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Upcoming Events November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone! \nThe DVEC has an exciting lineup of events this November 2025! 🍂\nJoin us for hands-on science\, creative crafts\, and fun fall discoveries about insects\, plants\, and nature’s hidden helpers. \n✨ Stay tuned for engaging activities all month long\, and let us know which one you’re most excited about!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/upcoming-events-november-2025/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251102T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251102T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251027T161524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T161524Z
UID:10003528-1762079400-1762097400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Watercolors in Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Watercolors in Autumn\n\nFall into creativity this Sunday Funday! 🍂 \n\nBlend warm watercolors and paint vibrant autumn-inspired scenes using silhouette cutouts. Whether you’re an artist or just love fall colors\, this cozy creative activity is perfect for all ages! \n\n📅 November 2nd\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM – 12 PM \n  2 PM – 3:30 PM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nLet your imagination flow with the hues of autumn—stop by and paint your own seasonal masterpiece!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-watercolors-in-autumn/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251105T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251103T221255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T223821Z
UID:10003531-1762340400-1762601400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Apple Orchard Allies
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Apple Orchard Allies\nThis week’s Crazy Science explores how beneficial insects protect our crops! 🐞Discover how ladybugs\, lacewings\, and parasitic wasps act as natural pest control in apple orchards. Then dive into our Fizzy Apple Volcano experiment to simulate natural reactions in a fun\, hands-on way! \n📅 November 5th–8th\, 2025⏰ 11 AM📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \nFun Fact: A single ladybug can eat up to 5\,000 aphids in its lifetime!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-apple-orchard-allies/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251109T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251109T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251103T223634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T223634Z
UID:10003532-1762684200-1762702200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Tweet Treats\n\nJoin us this Sunday to make your very own bird feeder using recycled materials! Learn how small efforts help local wildlife thrive—right in your own backyard. \n\n📅 November 9th\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (Break 12 PM–2 PM) \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nHelp feed our feathered friends this fall and take home your creation!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/3239/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251112T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251115T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251109T145345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T175121Z
UID:10003533-1762945200-1763206200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Leaf Litter Critters
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Leaf Litter Critters\n  \nThis week’s Crazy Science uncovers the hidden world beneath the leaves! 🍂 \nUse Berlese Funnels and light sources to discover how scientists find insects and arthropods living in decomposing leaf litter. \n  \n📅 November 12th–15th\, 2025 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n  \nFun Fact: Some soil mites are smaller than dust but are vital decomposers in healthy ecosystems!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-leaf-litter-critters/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251116T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251116T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251109T171133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251109T171133Z
UID:10003534-1763289000-1763307000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Magnetizing Fall
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Magnetizing Fall\n  \nGet creative and craft your own autumn magnets! 🍁 Paint festive wooden magnets to decorate your space with fall flair. \n  \n📅 November 16th\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (Break 12 PM–2 PM) \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-magnetizing-fall/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251118T013312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T013312Z
UID:10003535-1763550000-1763811000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Chrysanthemums
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Chrysanthemums\nThis week’s Crazy Science explores how chrysanthemums are used as powerful\, plant-based insect control against pests. \n\nLearn how these flowers produce natural insecticides and discover why pyrethrin-based products are widely used in pest management today. \n\nThen join us for a nature walk in the garden as we look for plants with natural defenses and a leaf chromatography demo in the classroom to see the hidden pigments inside real leaves! \n\nFun Fact: Pyrethrin from chrysanthemums have been used for centuries and are still found in many household repellents today! \n\n📅 November 19th–22nd\, 2025 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine\, FL \n\nSee how nature protects itself and how we use those tools today.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-chrysanthemums/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251123T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251123T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251118T014227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T014227Z
UID:10003536-1763893800-1763911800@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Bloomin’ Fun
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Bloomin’ Fun \n  \nCelebrate fall’s final blooms with a floral twist! \nJoin us for Bloomin’ Fun\, where you’ll create colorful paper-plate flowers inspired by our chrysanthemums lesson this week. Learn how real flowers help keep pests away\, while you design your own masterpiece to take home! \n  \n📅 November 23rd\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM (Break 12 PM–2 PM) \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n  \nCraft\, color\, and create your own garden of paper blooms to brighten your day!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-bloomin-fun/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251130T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251125T152231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251125T152628Z
UID:10003538-1764151200-1764522000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:No Scheduled Events
DESCRIPTION:As the season of gratitude arrives\, we want to take a moment to thank everyone at the DVEC\, AMCD\, and our wonderful community for your incredible support\, enthusiasm\, and participation throughout the year. Your engagement helps our programs grow and inspires us to keep creating hands-on science experiences for all ages! \n  \nDVEC will be pausing our daily programs this week as we prepare upcoming activities and complete routine planning. \n  \nPrograms Paused: \nNovember 26th–30th Crazy Science\, Feature Creature\, and Mosquito Cravings Fish Frenzy will continue as usual at 10:30 AM and again at 3:30 PM\, Wednesday through Saturday. \n  \nDVEC will also be CLOSED on November 27th & 28th in observance of Thanksgiving. \n  \nScavenger Hunts will be available Sunday this week at the usual distribution times: 10 AM- 12 PM & 2 PM- 4 PM. \n  \nFrom all of us at the Disease Vector Education Center\, thank you for being part of our growing community of learners\, explorers\, and science enthusiasts. 💛 \n  \nOur December calendar will be filled with new activities\, holiday-themed fun\, and educational adventures. It will be posted on Sunday\, November 30th\, so stay tuned for all the exciting updates! \n  \nWe can’t wait to share what’s next at the DVEC next month!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/no-scheduled-events-3/
CATEGORIES:Paused Program,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251127T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251121T163354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251121T163354Z
UID:10003537-1764237600-1764349200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Closure
DESCRIPTION:The DVEC will be closed Thursday–Friday\, November 27–28 in observance of Thanksgiving. \nWe’ll reopen with regular hours on Saturday\, November 29. \nWe’re so grateful for our community and everyone who visits\, learns\, and explores with us.Wishing you a warm and wonderful holiday with your loved ones!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/thanksgiving-closure/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251231T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251130T222357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T222357Z
UID:10003539-1764583200-1767200400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Upcoming Events December 2025
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone! \n\nThe DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this December 2025! \n\n\nDive into hands-on science\, creative seasonal projects\, and winter-inspired adventures into nature’s tiniest inhabitants. \n\n\nStay tuned as we share each activity throughout the month\, and tell us which one you’re looking forward to the most!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/upcoming-events-december-2025/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251201T233959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251201T233959Z
UID:10003540-1764759600-1765020600@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Hibernation
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Hibernation\nThis week’s Crazy Science dives into how animals survive winter by slowing down\, conserving energy\, and using special adaptations to stay warm. \nDiscover how hibernation works in mammals\, reptiles\, and even insects—and learn why arthropods rely on strategies like diapause\, supercooling\, and sheltering to make it through the cold months. \nThen join us in the classroom for a hands-on activity comparing fur\, blubber\, and feathers to see which insulates best when you place your hand (safely!) into ice-cold water. \n📅 December 3rd–6th\, 2025⏰ 11 AM📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine\, FL \nExplore how winter shapes wildlife behavior—from cozy sleepers to cold-hardy critters built for snow. \nFun Fact: Some frogs—like the wood frog—can freeze solid in winter and thaw back to life in spring! They protect their cells with natural antifreeze compounds.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-hibernation/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251207T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251207T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251206T202300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T202300Z
UID:10003541-1765103400-1765121400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – DIY Snowmen
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – DIY Snowmen\nGet ready for a frosty burst of creativity at this week’s Sunday Funday! \nBuild and decorate your own adorable snowmen using fun winter materials that bring the magic of the season to life. Perfect for families\, little artists\, and anyone who loves a cozy craft day. \n📅 December 7\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM \n⏸️ Break 12 PM to 2 PM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine FL \nJoin us for a whimsical winter workshop and take home your very own handmade snowman.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-diy-snowmen/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130644
CREATED:20251210T153049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153049Z
UID:10003542-1765364400-1765625400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Snowflake Science
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Snowflake Science\nThis week’s Crazy Science explores the icy world of snowflakes as we uncover how these winter wonders form! \nLearn the science behind crystal growth and compare the symmetry of snowflakes to arthropods. \nThen wrap up with a hands-on look at crystal formation and take home your own paper snowflake templates to create frosty designs of your own! \n\n📅 December 10th–13th\, 2025 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nJoin us as we dive into the science beneath the snow!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-snowflake-science/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251214T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251214T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20251210T153406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T153406Z
UID:10003543-1765708200-1765726200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Crafting Snowflakes
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Crafting Snowflakes\n\nGet ready for a cozy winter-themed Sunday Funday! \nCreate your own snowflake ornament decorations using fun craft materials and cool winter shapes. \nWhether you’re decorating for the season or just enjoying some creative time\, it’s the perfect way to celebrate winter magic at the DVEC! \n\n📅 December 14th\, 2025 \n⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM \n⏳ Break 12 PM–2 PM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\nLet your creativity snow!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-crafting-snowflakes/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251217T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20251216T021950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T022139Z
UID:10003544-1765969200-1766230200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Candy Cane Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science: Candy Cane Chemistry\nThis week’s Crazy Science gets sweet and scientific as we explore Candy Cane Chemistry! 🍬\nJoin us for a hands-on activity testing which liquids melt candy canes the fastest while learning about solubility and dissolution.\n\n\n\nParticipants will observe\, predict\, and compare how different liquids interact with candy canes and discover why some substances dissolve faster than others. \n  \n  \n📅 December 17–20\, 2025\n⏰ 11 AM\n📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine\, FL \n  \n  \nWill your candy cane disappear in seconds or stand strong?
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-candy-cane-chemistry/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251221T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20251216T022848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T022848Z
UID:10003545-1766313000-1766331000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: Winter Wreaths
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday: Winter Wreaths\n  \nJoin us for a festive Sunday Funday filled with creativity as we craft Winter Wreaths! \nDecorate and design your own winter wreath using seasonal materials and festive details to celebrate the holidays. \nThis relaxing\, family-friendly activity is perfect for getting creative and adding a handmade touch to your winter decor. \n\n\n📅 December 21\, 2025⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM⏸ Break: 12 PM–2 PM📍 Disease Vector Education Center\, St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nCome craft\, decorate\, and celebrate the season with us.
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-winter-wreaths/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260104T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20251219T201311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T201311Z
UID:10003546-1766570400-1767546000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Hours
DESCRIPTION:Holiday Hours Update! \n\nThe DVEC will be closed on the following dates in observance of the holidays: \n• December 24\, 2025 – December 25\, 2025 \n• December 31\, 2025 – January 1\, 2026 \n\nWe will be open and welcoming visitors at our regular hours: \n• December 26–28\, 2025 \n• January 2–4\, 2026 \n\nProgramming will be on pause as we finish planning events for January. Fish Frenzy will still be available at 10:30 AM and 3:30 PM. You can expect our event calendar for January 2026 next week! \nAlthough there is no scheduled programming\, guests visiting on January 2nd\, 2026 can enjoy fun goodies as we welcome everyone back to the DVEC in the new year! This will be on a first come first serve basis while supplies last. \n\n✨ Normal programming resumes on January 7\, 2026. \n\nThank you for a wonderful year of learning and exploration. We look forward to seeing you soon and starting 2026 with exciting new experiences at the DVEC!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/holiday-hours/
CATEGORIES:Holiday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260101T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20251226T122122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T122122Z
UID:10003547-1767261600-1769878800@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:January 2026 Upcoming Events
DESCRIPTION:Hi everyone! \nThe DVEC is kicking off January 2026 with a fun and educational lineup of winter events! ❄️ \nExplore hands-on science\, icy experiments\, and creative winter activities as we dive into how insects\, arthropods\, and nature adapt to the cold. From goo and ice investigations to winter wiggles and survival science\, there’s something new to discover all month long. \n✨ Don’t miss our January 2nd special welcome-back event with fun goodies while supplies last! \nStay tuned as we highlight each activity throughout the month\, and let us know which one you’re most excited for!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/january-2026-upcoming-events/
CATEGORIES:Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260107T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260110T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260107T121208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T121208Z
UID:10003548-1767783600-1768044600@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science: Goo\, Ice\, and Bugs
DESCRIPTION:🧪 Crazy Science is getting chilly! ❄️🐞 \n  \nJoin 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. \n  \nFrom gooey science to icy surprises\, this hands-on demo connects physics and biology in a fun\, way—perfect for curious minds of all ages! \n  \n📅 January 7–10\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center \n  \nCome learn something new and discover how bugs handle the cold!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-goo-ice-and-bugs/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260111T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260111T102111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260111T102111Z
UID:10003549-1768127400-1768145400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday: ARTic Slime!
DESCRIPTION:❄️ Sunday Funday: ARTic Slime! ❄️\nGet ready to squish\, stretch\, and explore some wintery science\, Florida style! 🧊 \nJoin 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. \n\n📅 January 11\, 2026 \n⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM \n⏸️ Activity paused from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM \n\nA fun and squishy\, science craft for all ages that brings wintery fun to life\, no cold weather required! We can’t wait to see you there! \n\n#SundayFunday #ARTicSlime #DVEC #FamilyFun #HandsOnScience #STEMFun #WinterScience #StAugustine
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-artic-slime/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260112T130401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T130401Z
UID:10003550-1768388400-1768649400@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!\n  \nThis week’s Crazy Science dives into the chilly world of freezing and rapid temperature change! \n\nExplore how freezing affects different materials through icy observations\, and learn why rapid freezing plays an important role in science\, nature\, and the arthropod world. \nGet ready to think fast as we experiment\, observe\, and uncover what happens when things freeze in a flash! \n\n\n📅 January 14–17\, 2026 \n⏰ 11 AM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nBundle up your curiosity and join us for some cool science fun!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-freeze-in-a-flash/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260118T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260112T142722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T142940Z
UID:10003551-1768732200-1768750200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday – Cool Creations
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday – Cool Creations\n  \nJoin us for a colorful and creative Sunday Funday featuring watercolor ice cube painting! 🎨❄️ \nWatch 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. \n📅 January 18\, 2026 \n⏰ 10:30 AM–3:30 PM \n⏸️ Activity Paused (Center is still open!): 12:00 PM–2:00 PM \n📍 Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \nStop by\, get creative\, and make something cool together!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/3363/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260121T152116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152116Z
UID:10003552-1768993200-1769254200@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Crazy Science-Surviving the Winter
DESCRIPTION:Crazy Science-Surviving the Winter\nCrazy Science is going winter-wild at the DVEC! \nJoin 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. \n\n\n📅 January 21–24\, 2026 \n⏰ 11:00 AM \n Disease Vector Education Center – St. Augustine\, FL \n\n\nThis interactive program is perfect for curious minds of all ages who want to discover how winter biology works\, no snow boots required!
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/crazy-science-surviving-the-winter/
CATEGORIES:Crazy Science,Updates
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260125T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260125T153000
DTSTAMP:20260405T130645
CREATED:20260121T152947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T152947Z
UID:10003553-1769337000-1769355000@diseasevectoreducationcenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Funday-Winter Wiggles
DESCRIPTION:Sunday Funday-Winter Wiggles\nWinter Wiggles are taking over Sunday Funday! \nGet creative as we craft wiggly worm puppets and learn how worms survive chilly winter weather by burrowing underground. It’s a fun\, easy\, and hands-on activity where creativity gets to wiggle and squirm! \n📅 January 25\, 2026⏰ 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM⏸️ Craft paused from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (We are still open!) \nPerfect for families\, kids\, and anyone who loves a little crafty science fun\, drop in and join us! \n#SundayFunday #WinterWiggles #DVECFun #FamilyActivities #STEMCrafts #HandsOnLearning #WormScience #StAugustineEvents
URL:https://diseasevectoreducationcenter.org/event/sunday-funday-winter-wiggles/
CATEGORIES:Sunday Funday,Updates
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