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

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