Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center
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.
Migrations celebrates the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Paintings are curated by Guatemaya Art and Culture Connection. Colorful works depict scenes integral to village life, Mayan culture, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala.
Enjoy a story, fresh air, and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a FREE self-guided StoryWalk® featuring children’s picture book Honk! Honk! by Mick Manning. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. For readers ages 3-7. The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and […]
This interactive event is the third and final community workshop for Canal District Master Plan – a redevelopment plan for the 16 acres of former mill sites along the canal. Come learn what’s in store. In partnership with Montague Public Libraries and the Town of Montague’s planning department. Meet in the Great Hall.
Painter Lee Gray brings us scenes from the good old days when the world was good and kind. On view in the Great Hall during open hours.
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a FREE series of self-guided StoryWalks® featuring children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Wonderful stories await! Thanks to the Animals, by Allen Sockabasin. For young readers ages 6—8 and anyone grateful for […]
Forget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join us for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather, dress in layers. Wear sturdy shoes and […]
On view in the Great Hall during open hours: see the top Massachusetts youth entries for the 2022 Junior Duck Stamp competition! This state-wide art contest by students from Kindergarten to High School heightens awareness of the importance of preserving wetland habitats and the delights of wildlife. While you’re here, visit our duck investigation station […]
An easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District, geared for seniors, but open to all ages. Join with others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights local history and natural scenes along the way. Be prepared for the weather. Wear appropriate […]
Meet in the Great Hall. Craft bird feeders for our winter friends as part of It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls —a town-wide RiverCulture event on December 9. Which birds show up at your feeder? What do they eat? Bird feeder making continues on Saturday, 11:00 am—2:00 pm. For all ages. Materials are free.