The Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present a year-long series of talks, workshops, walks, performances, and exhibits during 2024 all about Food, Farms, and Factories. Building on the … [Read more...] about Introducing Food, Farms, and Factories
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StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals
November 11, 2023 - January 1, 2024 Enjoy a story, and fresh air! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture books. Follow the path to … [Read more...] about StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals
Friday 11/3 at 10:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose
Let's learn about moose! For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Activities are indoors … [Read more...] about Friday 11/3 at 10:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose
At Sword’s Point: A History of Trade Unions in the Machine Tool Industry in Franklin County
On Sunday, October 22, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Public historian Tom Goldscheider discusses Franklin County precision steel tool manufacturing, where it was a world leader for generations. Workers organized … [Read more...] about At Sword’s Point: A History of Trade Unions in the Machine Tool Industry in Franklin County
Route 2 Detour
Visiting the Discovery Center from the west is a little trickier at the moment. A portion of Route 2 eastbound in Gill, just west of Avenue A Bridge (the Turners Falls-Gill Bridge) is closed by Mass … [Read more...] about Route 2 Detour
Park Serve Day
This Saturday, 4/22, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., the Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state … [Read more...] about Park Serve Day