• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer
Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center

Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center

  • Visit
  • Events
    • All Events
    • Events by Category
    • Coffeehouse
  • About
    • The Center
    • Be of Help
    • Become a Friend
    • News
  • DIY Activities
  • Contact
  • Donate

News

Past: Food, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Double Feature – Genesis of Turners Falls Community and the Franklin County Fair

January 27, 2024

This program is past - however the videos are online - see below.This program for 1/28/24 is postponed to 2/4/24 at 2 p.m. due to the forecast of inclement weather. Double Feature from the … [Read more...] about Past: Food, Farms, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Double Feature – Genesis of Turners Falls Community and the Franklin County Fair

Filed Under: Food Farms and Factories, News

Introducing Food, Farms, and Factories

January 3, 2024

Throughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food, Farms, and Factories. Building on the 2023 success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America, the … [Read more...] about Introducing Food, Farms, and Factories

Filed Under: Crossroads, Food Farms and Factories, Local History, News, Uncategorized

Orienteering with Zeke

December 9, 2023

Join Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! Sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Dress for the weather. Meet outside the main … [Read more...] about Orienteering with Zeke

Filed Under: kids, News, Science, Uncategorized

Introducing Food, Farms, and Factories

December 9, 2023

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

Filed Under: Crossroads, Food Farms and Factories, News

StoryWalk® Series – Thanks to the Animals

November 11, 2023

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

Filed Under: kids, News

Friday 11/3 at 10:30 a.m. Kidleidoscope Story Hour – Moose

October 27, 2023

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

Filed Under: kids, News, Science

  • « Go to Previous Page
  • Page 1
  • Page 2
  • Page 3
  • Page 4
  • Page 5
  • Page 6
  • Interim pages omitted …
  • Page 9
  • Go to Next Page »

Footer

The Great Falls Discovery Center

2 Avenue A,
Turners Falls, MA 01376
413-863-3221

Find us on facebook

Current Seasonal Hours

Tuesday
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Wednesday – Sunday
10 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Closed Mondays
but open Monday holidays

Become a member

The Great Falls Discovery Center is operated by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation with financial, volunteer, and program support from the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center.

Become a member today

Copyright © 2025 · Site by Ajitate Support by Tnr GLobal