5:30 pm potluck, 6:15 pm program As part of the Interfaith Council of Franklin County’s monthly gathering theme “Who is Our Neighbor?” we will focus on our non-human neighbors. Who are the species … [Read more...] about The Interfaith Council of Franklin County presents: Who is Our Neighbor?
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.
Memorial Hall Museum presents: An Opening Event- “The Time of My Life” Exhibit
During this two hour opening reception, enjoy refreshments with vacation-style picnic fare, make your own postal souvenir album, craft a postcard message, and don some vintage accessories for … [Read more...] about Memorial Hall Museum presents: An Opening Event- “The Time of My Life” Exhibit
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
Half Day Discovery Day: Winter Survival
Half Day Discovery Day: Winter Survival Gill-Montague school students get a half day off. Why not discover something new? Join Olivia and Sam from the Student Conservation Association for a fun filled … [Read more...] about Half Day Discovery Day: Winter Survival