On Friday, July 22nd, 2011 starting at 1:00 pm, join the Boston Museum of Science in the Great Hall for a live animal program featuring reptiles! What makes a reptile a reptile? Are snakes slimy? Come find out when the Museum's live animal center visits the Great Falls Discovery Center! Call the Discovery Center (413.863.3221) for more information.

On Saturday July 30th, 2011 from 9:30 am-12:30 pm, join Refuge staff with water chestnut removal in and around Barton Cove. Water chestnut is an invasive aquatic plant that can choke out other native plants, making boating, swimming, and fishing difficult. Please call the Discovery Center (413.863.3221) to register and for more information.

All programs at the Discovery Center are free unless otherwise indicated. Summer hours are 10 am - 4 pm, 7 days a week. Visit www.greatfallsma.org to view our calendar and stay up to date with what's happening at Great Falls Discovery Center! Or join us on facebook: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center

Silvio O. Conte NFWR
Great Falls Discovery Center
2 Avenue A
Turners Falls, MA
413.863.3221