Tag: #StAugustineEvents

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 […]

Pumpkin Hunt!

🎃 Special Event – Halloween Pumpkin Hunt at the DVEC! 👻 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween adventure at the Disease Vector Education Center! Hidden around the center are pumpkins […]

Sunday Funday – Watercolors in Autumn

Sunday Funday – Watercolors in Autumn Fall into creativity this Sunday Funday! 🍂 Blend warm watercolors and paint vibrant autumn-inspired scenes using silhouette cutouts. Whether you’re an artist or just […]

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 […]

Pumpkin Hunt Soon!

Something spooky is hiding around the DVEC…   Get ready to hunt for pumpkins big and small during our Halloween event! Some will bring you sweet treats, while others may […]

No Scheduled Events

Just a quick reminder! The 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 […]

Sunday Funday – Bug Bands

Sunday Funday – Bug Bands Get creative and crafty this Sunday Funday with Bug Bands! Decorate your very own rainbow loom bracelet with special DVEC-made critter charms—including some of our […]

Sunday Funday – Patchwork Pumpkins

🎃 Sunday Funday – Patchwork Pumpkins   It’s pumpkin season at the DVEC! 🍂 Join us for Patchwork Pumpkins and paint your very own paper mâché pumpkin. Mix and match […]

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 […]