Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, interactive games, and a craft to introduce young children to wildlife along … [Read more...] about Kidleidoscope Story Hour—Bobcats
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.
All Cooped Up! Music Concert
The Franklin County Musicians Cooperative (COOP) features solo artists, established duos, and small group performers who perform an unpredictable mix of folk, rock, country, Celtic, jazz and swing. … [Read more...] about All Cooped Up! Music Concert
Jim Eagan & Anand Nayak to perform at Great Falls Coffeehouse
Jim Eagan and Anand Nayak together, will be pickin’ and singin’ folk and blues; originals and covers. Jim’s finger-style guitar and vocals combine well with multi- instrumentalist and vocalist Anand … [Read more...] about Jim Eagan & Anand Nayak to perform at Great Falls Coffeehouse
Special Open Hours for School Vacation Week!
Open 10 am to 4 pm every day, Feb. 16 - 24. Stop by for a variety of investigation stations all week at the front entrance to the center, on how wildlife adapt to winter —mammals, insects, birds, … [Read more...] about Special Open Hours for School Vacation Week!
Get in Touch with Winter, and Not Get (too) Cold
Just like us, other animals have lots of ways to live during winter. What is hibernation and which animals do this? See and feel how wildlife copes with cold, snow, and wind. Meet DCR’s … [Read more...] about Get in Touch with Winter, and Not Get (too) Cold
Discovering Trees
Trees are all around us; they shade us on our walks, they hold up birds’ nests in their branches, they pop with color in the springtime, they inspire our creativity and wonder. But sometimes we forget … [Read more...] about Discovering Trees