The Source to Sea Cleanup is an annual one-day coordinated cleanup of the rivers, streams and banks that make up the vast Connecticut River system. The teams responsible for working on the … [Read more...] about Source to Sea Cleanup!
Events Archive
This is a collection of events that were offered at the Discovery Center from 2013 to 2022, before the launch of our new website.
Canal-Side Nature and History Walk
Meet outside the center’s main entrance at 8:30 am. We will leisurely explore level, paved bike trails to learn about plants, animals, and mill town history. Your interests will determine our … [Read more...] about Canal-Side Nature and History Walk
Leaf Peepin’ Bike Path Bingo
Kids, grab your parents, bug spray, and sunscreen, and then we’ll go exploring! All ages are welcome as we practice examining the natural world with field guides, binoculars, and a fun game of bingo … [Read more...] about Leaf Peepin’ Bike Path Bingo
Martin Swinger performs at the Great Falls Coffeehouse
Martin Swinger is a lively singer-songwriter whose music spans Autism, oysters, dyslexic theology, Betty Boop and Buddha with performance panache and ingenious songs which are surprising, intimate, … [Read more...] about Martin Swinger performs at the Great Falls Coffeehouse
Watershed Investigators: Beavers
Watershed investigators is a monthly kid oriented program that focuses on hands-on explorations of the nature found in the local area. Each month, we will explore nature by looking at touchable items, … [Read more...] about Watershed Investigators: Beavers
Artist Reception: Changing Coastlines Extended; Large Oil Paintings by Paula Tessier
“It takes great courage to paint and let the inner landscape be seen. The oil paintings in “Changing Coastlines Extended” embrace the changes in our climate and ecology. This show is a wakeup call. It … [Read more...] about Artist Reception: Changing Coastlines Extended; Large Oil Paintings by Paula Tessier