Join us during school vacation week in activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Activities include a “What’s wrong in the Watershed?” scavenger hunt, a spring outdoor bingo game, an outdoor … [Read more...] about Earth Week Investigation Station
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.
The Art of Bird Photography
In the Great Hall, Peter Christoph shares his epic birding adventures in a presentation that is both entertaining and informative. Filled with lively anecdotes he explains the techniques he uses to … [Read more...] about The Art of Bird Photography
Park Serve Day: Give a Day, Make a Difference
The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to the Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. To discuss any special … [Read more...] about Park Serve Day: Give a Day, Make a Difference
Invasive Plants: Asked and Answered!
Will Pfadenhauer is a PhD student at UMass Amherst, where he studies global patterns in invasive plant species. Join him on April 28th in the Great Hall as he answers your most pressing questions … [Read more...] about Invasive Plants: Asked and Answered!
Great Hall Exhibit: Watershed Moments
Joanne Belair’s work focuses on our local watershed near the Center. Paintings include studies of the Connecticut River and tributaries as well as sights along the river walkways. … [Read more...] about Great Hall Exhibit: Watershed Moments
Great Hall Artist Reception: Watershed Moments
Come meet the artist Joanne Belair in the Great Hall and enjoy light refreshments. Her paintings are local watershed snapshots of scenes along the Connecticut river. … [Read more...] about Great Hall Artist Reception: Watershed Moments