Editor’s Note: Listings in Trail Mix are free. Email: outdoor@recorder.com. The deadline is Tuesday by 8 a.m. Questions? Call 413-772-0261, ext. 276. Weather may cancel or force the rescheduling of some of these events. Additionally, space is often limited. Please contact organizers to ensure you can attend. This is particularly important if registration is required.

Great Falls Discovery Center

Junior Rangers: Aug. 13, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Become a Connecticut River Watershed expert, find out who lives along the Canalside Rail Trail in Turners Falls and earn your Mass Parks Junior Ranger Patch. Part of a four-part series offered in July and August. For children ages 8 to 11. Friends/siblings welcome. Free, but space is limited; call 413-863-3221 to register. Meet in the Discovery Center lobby, 2 Avenue A, Turners Falls.

Kidleidoscope Fridays: 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Come each week to learn about our wildlife neighbors who share our home in the Connecticut River Watershed. Upcoming topics include turtles on Aug. 7 and snakes on Aug. 31. Kidleidoscope is a free kid-friendly, hands-on environmental experience for young children. Each topic includes a story, interactive activities and a craft to introduce you and your child to the natural world. For ages 3 to 6. For more information, call 413-863-3221.

Bat Night: Aug. 11, 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Amanda Melinchuk, bat research monitor with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, will talk about the myths and misconceptions surrounding bats, bat houses, why bats are important, the bats in Massachusetts, threats to bats such as White-Nose Syndrome and what you can do to help. Followed by a Q&A. Visitors can join Melinchuk outside with a bat detector to look for bats outside the Discovery Center.

Bike Path BINGO: Aug. 12, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Practice examining the natural world with field guides, binoculars and a fun game to see just how much you can see. Meet at the main entrance to the Discovery Center. Bring water, bug spray and sunscreen, and wear sturdy shoes. Bike Path BINGO sheets also available that you can use on your own on the trail, and backpacks to borrow.

Monarch Butterfly StoryWalk: Aug. 25, 1 to 2 p.m. Read “Gotta Go! Gotta Go!” by Sam Swope, the story of a Monarch butterfly caterpillar. Free copies will be provided to participants who register in advance by emailing janel.nockleby@state.ma.us.

Northfield Mountain

Paddle with a Purpose: Aug. 10, 9:30 a.m. to noon. Water chestnut is an invasive plant that is wreaking havoc on native species and interfering with recreation on our rivers. Participants will hand-pull the plants, which pull up easily. Meet at the Barton Cove Canoe and Kayak Rental Office in Gill. Bring work gloves that can get wet. This free event is appropriate for ages 10 and older. Registration is required by calling 800-859-2960.

Children’s Riverboat Cruise: Aug. 10 and Aug. 31, 11 a.m. to noon. Celebrate summer and the river with a children’s cruise on board the Heritage Riverboat. These cruises are the perfect length for children to get a taste of the river, heading downstream through the scenic French King Gorge. Travel beneath the French King Bridge, towering 140 feet above the boat, cruise alongside rocky cliffs, meet the captain and enjoy an outing on the beautiful Connecticut River. $8. Reserve your seats in advance by visiting www.bookeo.com/northfield or by calling 800-859-2960.

Sunset and Full Moon Eve Paddle: Aug. 25, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Join Northfield Mountain naturalist Kim Noyes for an evening paddle on the Connecticut River highlighted by the sun setting and the moon rising. Explore the quiet, scenic beauty of Barton Cove. Bring dinner or snacks, water and a flashlight. Appropriate for both beginning and experienced paddlers. Tandem kayaks available. Free with your own kayak; rentals are $25. Appropriate for ages 12 and up. Advance registration is required by calling 800-859-2960.

Historic Deerfield

For more information, including complete schedules and registration, visit historic-deerfield.org or contact Julie Orvis, special events coordinator, at 413-775-7127 or jorvis@historic-deerfield.org.

“Deerfield Bicycle Tour: The River Rolls Through It”: Aug. 12 to 17. Participants will travel the scenic byways and quiet back roads to some of the Connecticut River Valley’s vibrant and charming communities while learning about the natural, historic and cultural distinctions of Massachusetts.

Department of Conservation and Recreation

Adaptive Cycling: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays, Aug. 10, 17, 24 and 31. Explore a wide variety of adaptive bikes for adults and children, including hand cycles, trikes, tandems and recumbent bikes. $3. Registration is required by calling 413-584-2052 or emailing info@alloutadventures.org.

Kayaking: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 20; and 9:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Wednesdays, Aug. 8, 15 and 22. Hour-long paddles at the Daughters of the American Revolution State Forest, 78 Cape St., Goshen. Registration is required by calling 413-259-0009 for Monday sessions, and 413-584-2052 for Wednesday sessions.

Joseph Allen Skinner State Park

Wild Woods Walk: Aug. 17, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Take a walk through the woods of with a park interpreter, learn about the trees and animals, and recognize the ways to identify them. Suitable for adults and families with children ages 12 and up. Skinner State Park, 10 Skinner State Park Road, Hadley. 413-586-0350.

Jurassic View: Aug. 10 and 24, 1 to 3 p.m. Explore the area’s geological history through a hike to the summit. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. In case of rain, call to confirm. Suitable for adults and families with children ages 12 and up.