Meet outside the 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 focus—perhaps … [Read more...] about Canal-Side Nature and History Walk
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.
Watershed History: The Brickyards of Montague City
Local industrial-era mills, businesses, tenements, and homes were built from the ground up - quite literally from the clay of the banks of the Connecticut River right here in Montague City. Come learn … [Read more...] about Watershed History: The Brickyards of Montague City
Zoar Outdoor Stand Up Paddleboarding Festival
Head to Turners Falls, MA on August 31st to join Zoar Outdoor for a day celebrating Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUPing) and to try your hand at the sport! All day long, Zoar Outdoor staff and SUP … [Read more...] about Zoar Outdoor Stand Up Paddleboarding Festival
Discovery Hour: Monarch Butterflies
Young children ages 3-6 and their parents are invited to join refuge staff from 10:30 am –11:30 am as we discover different things about local wildlife and the places they live. Be ready to be crafty, … [Read more...] about Discovery Hour: Monarch Butterflies
Kidleidoscope: Squirrels!
A kid-friendly environmental experience for young children, including a story, interactive games, and craft activities to help children explore the natural world. For ages from 3-6 years, accompanied … [Read more...] about Kidleidoscope: Squirrels!
Canal-Side Nature and History Walk
Meet outside the 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 focus—perhaps … [Read more...] about Canal-Side Nature and History Walk