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
Story Walk® Series: Gotta Go! Gotta Go!
Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a FREE series of self-guided StoryWalks® featuring children’s picture books. Follow the path to book pages posted along … [Read more...] about Story Walk® Series: Gotta Go! Gotta Go!
Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
This free two-day celebration at Unity Park in Turners Falls is sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. On Saturday August 6, 10 a.m.—5 p.m., families may visit the Northfield Mountain … [Read more...] about Pocumtuck Homelands Festival