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Shared Skies: Celebrating Migratory Birds and the Communities They Connect

May 4, 2025

May 10 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Free On World Migratory Bird Day, join ornithologist Chad Witko (Birding University) for an inspiring exploration of our avian migrants. Celebrate this year’s … [Read more...] about Shared Skies: Celebrating Migratory Birds and the Communities They Connect

Filed Under: Nature, News, Science, Stewardship

First Friday: Big Night for Beginners

March 6, 2025

March 7 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm Free Every First Friday of the Month, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild, rainy night in early Spring, thousands of … [Read more...] about First Friday: Big Night for Beginners

Filed Under: Nature, Science, Stewardship

Vacation Week: Mammal Winter Adaptation Investigation Station

December 21, 2024

December 21, 2024 - January 1, 2025 Free Come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations at the Welcome Desk. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in … [Read more...] about Vacation Week: Mammal Winter Adaptation Investigation Station

Filed Under: kids, Nature, Science, Stewardship

Climate Stories Music: Performance and Presentation *

November 1, 2024

November 14 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm Free Find inspiration to address the climate crisis through the power of creativity and storytelling. Musician and director of Climate Stories Project, … [Read more...] about Climate Stories Music: Performance and Presentation *

Filed Under: Food Farms and Factories, Nature, News, Science, Stewardship

Art Naturally: Paper Marbling *

September 20, 2024

September 21 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Free Discover nature and history through story, poetry, and art in our series of free art programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques you create … [Read more...] about Art Naturally: Paper Marbling *

Filed Under: art, Food Farms and Factories, Nature

Turtles to Toads: Herps of the North

August 18, 2024

August 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Free The reptiles and amphibians of Massachusetts are some of our least understood and most fascinating animals. Staff from the Vermont Natural History Museum present … [Read more...] about Turtles to Toads: Herps of the North

Filed Under: kids, Nature, News, Science, Stewardship

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