Enjoy a Story, Fresh Air and Exercise! Join us on the grounds of the Great Falls Discovery Center for a FREE self-guided StoryWalk.® This walk through the Great Falls Discovery Center lawn features the children’s book “The Busy Tree” by Jennifer Ward. Just follow the path on the lawn to laminated book pages posted along the route. A wonderful story celebrating trees is waiting for you! The StoryWalk® may not be available during lawn mowing.* * The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Stor Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Program is mostly outdoors. Siblings and friends welcome. No shared materials/items. Activities are socially distanced.  

Visit the Discovery Center and Northfield Mountain tent at Unity Park to find self-guided activities for young adventurers along the river—quests, scavenger hunts, and a Western Abenaki StoryWalk® Mosbas and the Magic Flute by Jesse Bruchac. For thousands of years people have gathered at the Great Falls. The event features live music, drumming, dancing, storytelling, native crafts and food. For more information on the entire event, please visit nolumbekaproject.org.*   * The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Stor Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Program is mostly outdoors. Siblings and friends welcome. No shared materials/items. Activities are socially distanced.

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Program is mostly outdoors. Siblings and friends welcome. No shared materials/items. Activities are socially distanced.

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Program is mostly outdoors. Siblings and friends welcome. No shared materials/items. Activities are socially distanced.  

For young readers ages 3-6 and all butterfly lovers. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a FREE self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope. Follow the path to laminated book pages posted along the route. A wonderful story celebrating butterfly migration awaits! The StoryWalk® may not be available during lawn mowing.* On Saturday August 21, from 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. all ages are welcome to make your own butterfly at our craft table outside the center by the StoryWalk®. Sponsored by CFCE playgroup and Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. * The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.  

For young readers ages 3-6 and all butterfly lovers. Enjoy a story, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a FREE self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Gotta Go! Gotta Go! by Sam Swope. Follow the path to laminated book pages posted along the route. A wonderful story celebrating butterfly migration awaits! The StoryWalk® may not be available during lawn mowing.* On Saturday August 21, from 12:00 p.m.—4:00 p.m. all ages are welcome to make your own butterfly at our craft table outside the center by the StoryWalk®. Sponsored by CFCE playgroup and Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. * The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.  

For ages 3-6, accompanied by an adult. Come learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story, activities, and a craft. Program is mostly outdoors. Siblings and friends welcome. No shared materials/items. Activities are socially distanced.

Kids — grab your family and we’ll go exploring outdoors! All ages welcome. Meet outside the main entrance. Practice examining the natural world with field guides, binoculars, and a fun game. See just how much you can see. Meet at the Discovery Center entrance. Please bring water, bug spray, sunscreen and wear sturdy shoes.