Check out the annual draining of the Turners Falls canal for maintenance and take a stroll along the Canalside Rail Trail and absorb some local history. Wear walking shoes and meet at the entrance of … [Read more...] about Canal Draw Down History Stroll
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.
Source to Sea Cleanup: Canal District
Location and time determined through registration Hard work, real fun, true impact: the annual fall trash cleanup of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Join DCR staff in the morning to … [Read more...] about Source to Sea Cleanup: Canal District
Great Hall Art Exhibit: Weaving with Wood
Chris King, scientist, engineer, and artist from Worcester, MA displays artworks. He up-cycles and repurposes found materials into art. In this exhibit, Chris transforms marine, textile and … [Read more...] about Great Hall Art Exhibit: Weaving with Wood
Story Walk® Series: Abuela
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 Abuela by Arthur Dorros. Follow the path to … [Read more...] about Story Walk® Series: Abuela
Great Hall Art Demonstrations
See Weaving with Wood artist Chris King explore rope making, knot tying, and weaving. See examples and try techniques, transforming waste into useful items. Make rope and try macramé and … [Read more...] about Great Hall Art Demonstrations
Great Hall Art Demonstrations
See Weaving with Wood artist Chris King explore rope making, knot tying, and weaving. See examples and try techniques, transforming waste into useful items. Make rope and try macramé and weaving. … [Read more...] about Great Hall Art Demonstrations