Ongoing: StoryWalk® Series * Thanks to the Animals
Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along […]
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The Great Falls Discovery Center hosts community programs and events, rotating art exhibits in our Great Hall and a Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.
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Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United States
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The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering *
FeaturedGreat Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesThe Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering with guest speaker Angela Marcellino, author of The True Natives of Cape Cod Massachusetts and their Food Ways. Raffle drawing. […]
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DCR Announces New Indigenous Peoples Partnership Coordinator – Meet and Greet: Leah Hopkins
FeaturedGreat Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesPlease welcome Leah Hopkins to DCR, serving as the newly-created Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator. An enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe, she brings two decades of experience building bridges […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesFor ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]
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Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Thanks to the Animals
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesFor ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors, […]
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Ongoing – Great Hall Art Exhibit: Junior Duck Stamps
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesSharing space with the First-Class Machine Shop exhibit in the Great Hall, see the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2024 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by […]
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Make Your Own Junior Duck Stamp!
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesIn celebration of our Junior Duck Stamp exhibit in the Great Hall, have some hot chocolate And make your own Junior Duck stamp too! All ages. Meet in the Great […]
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Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesEasy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls, geared for seniors, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. […]
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It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls … for the Birds!
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesCraft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event on December 13. Which birds show up at your […]
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It’s a Wonderful Day in Turners Falls … for the Birds!
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesCraft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event. Which birds show up at your feeder? What do […]
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Ongoing – School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptation Investigation Station
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesCome learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations at the Welcome Desk. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through […]
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First Day Hike
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA, United StatesEnjoy a leisurely three-mile stroll down the Canalside Rail Trail and get the New Year started off on a Great Falls note! This family-friendly hike follows a gentle route and […]
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