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DIY Activities

Go Outside: Find Yourself In A Park!

Take a look at our collection of maps and activities for exploring the outdoors.

  • Canalside Rail Trail map from MA DCR
  • Central Franklin County Bike Map, including Canalside Rail Trail
  • Spring Bike Path B-I-N-G-O
  • Summer Bike Path B-I-N-G-O
  • Leaf Peeping Bike Path B-I-N-G-O

Local Discoveries

  • On A Roll: The Story of Paper in Turners Falls – Self-guided Walking Tour
  • A Geologic Walking Tour
  • Turners Falls Area Birding Guide
  • JURASSIC ARMORED MUD BALLS

Activity Sheets for Habitat Dioramas

Come explore the exhibits in the museum with activities:

  • Find the Flower – PDF 4.2 mb
  • Great Falls Quest – PDF 760 k
  • Habitat Hunt Animals – PDF 3.7 mb
  • Timeline Hunt – PDF 35 k
  • Habitat Quest – PDF 314 k

For Speakers and Teachers

Plan a program or make a presentation

The following are suggestions for program developers or presenters.

  • Notes to Speakers – PDF 179 k

Guidelines for Teachers and Field Trips

  • Notes to Teachers– PDF 186 k

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The Great Falls Discovery Center

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

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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.

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