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May Upcoming Events

Get ready for a month of investigations, insect intel, and scientific discovery at the Disease Vector Education Center. Beginning May 14 at 11:30 AM, our brand-new Crazy Science series, “Classified […]

CRAZY SCIENCE: Classified Critters

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: Swarm Surge

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 […]

Sunday Funday: Mystery Hunt!

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 […]

Crazy Science: Hidden Vectors

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 […]

Sunday Funday: Heart Route Art

Sunday Funday is all about Heart Route Art! Swing by for a creative, hands-on day where we turn science into art and explore the pathways of the circulatory system. Guests […]

Heart and Flow February 11-13, 2025 Dive into the explosive world of the circulatory system and uncover the sneaky arthropod-vectored diseases that zero in on the heart.

Crazy Science is all about Heart and Flow! Join us as we dive into the amazing world of the circulatory system and explore how blood moves through the body to […]

Crazy Science: Super Senses

Crazy Science is sharpening your senses! Join us for Super Senses as we explore how insects use sight, smell, touch, taste, and sound to find food, avoid danger, and survive […]

February 2026 Upcoming Events

Hi everyone!   The DVEC has a fun and educational lineup of events this February 2026! Join us for hands-on science, creative activities, and fascinating explorations into the amazing senses […]

Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!

Crazy Science – Freeze in a Flash!   This week’s Crazy Science dives into the chilly world of freezing and rapid temperature change! Explore how freezing affects different materials through […]