Great Falls Discovery Center
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, June 25, from 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in Great Falls Discovery Center's series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques help you create an art piece…
Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
Unity Park 56 First Street, Turner Falls, MassachusettsSaturday, August 6 • 10:00 am – 7:00 PM Sunday, August 7 • 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM This free two-day celebration at Unity Park in Turners Falls is sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. On Saturday, August 6, families may…
Art Demonstration: Nature Printing with Vegetables
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 20 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM Location: Great Falls Discovery Center Leonore Alaniz demonstrates a technique that makes visible the anatomy of plant parts in the Great Hall. She covers them with printing ink and presses them onto…
Art Naturally Series
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 27 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Discover nature through story, poetry, and art in this series of FREE Art Naturally programs. Using words and images, instruction and techniques help you create an art piece inspired by the natural…
Printing with Edible Plants: An Intergenerational Activity
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MASaturday, August 27 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM All ages are invited to print up to one hour and design a personal Veggie Mandala on fabric with vegetable parts or medicinal weeds. The resulting flag is yours to take home.…
The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAThe Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering in the Great Hall. Meet guest presenter Mashpee Wampanoag artist Robert Peters in celebration of his fabulous “Peskeompskut” painting, recently purchased by the Town of Montague. Raffle drawing of items…
Go Green on Black Friday Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAForget shopping—let’s connect with nature and local history! Join Great Falls Discovery Center for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Winter Solstice Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MACelebrate the change in season. Join the Great Falls Discovery Center for an easy walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles-long, on a paved & level surface. For adults and children ages 8 and up.…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Nice & Easy Walk
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MAJoin others seeking fresh air and exercise for this easy-paced, 1 to 2-mile guided walk, along the Canalside Rail Trail or the Turners Falls National Historic District. This walk is geared toward seniors but is open to all ages. A…
Kidleidoscope Story Hour
Great Falls Discovery Center 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls, MA6/30 Turtles 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 and outdoors, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Call the…