Upcoming Events December 2025
Hi everyone! The DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this December 2025! Dive into hands-on science, creative seasonal projects, and winter-inspired adventures into nature’s tiniest inhabitants. Stay […]
Crazy Science – Chrysanthemums
Crazy Science – Chrysanthemums This week’s Crazy Science explores how chrysanthemums are used as powerful, plant-based insect control against pests. Learn how these flowers produce natural insecticides and discover why […]
Crazy Science – Leaf Litter Critters
Crazy Science – Leaf Litter Critters This week’s Crazy Science uncovers the hidden world beneath the leaves! 🍂 Use Berlese Funnels and light sources to discover how scientists find […]
Crazy Science – Apple Orchard Allies
Crazy Science – Apple Orchard Allies This week’s Crazy Science explores how beneficial insects protect our crops! 🐞Discover how ladybugs, lacewings, and parasitic wasps act as natural pest control in […]
Upcoming Events November 2025
Hi everyone! The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events this November 2025! 🍂 Join us for hands-on science, creative crafts, and fun fall discoveries about insects, plants, and nature’s […]
Crazy Science – Zombie Bugs & Parasitoids
Crazy Science – Zombie Bugs & Parasitoids This week’s Crazy Science explores how fungi and parasitoids can turn insects into real-life zombies! 🕷️ Discover the eerie world of Cordyceps fungi […]
Crazy Science – Tiny Terrors
Crazy Science – Tiny Terrors Get ready for a small but mighty adventure! This week’s Crazy Science explores the world of mosquitoes, ticks, fleas, and other little biters that make […]
Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends
⚠️ Notice: Crazy Science – Fireflies and Friends program is paused for October 8, 2025 and will resume tomorrow, October 9. We apologize for the short notice—thank you for your […]
Crazy Science – Fact or Fear
Crazy Science – Fact or Fear Is it fact—or just fear? This week’s Crazy Science is all about busting bug myths. From earwigs crawling into ears to whether daddy longlegs […]
October Upcoming Events 2025
Hi everyone! The DVEC has an exciting lineup of events for October 2025! Stay tuned for fun, facts, and hands-on learning you won’t want to miss! Feel free to share […]