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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories programming\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit in our hallway gallery explores the history of agriculture in our fertile floodplain valley–from indigenous land use before English settlement to today’s Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) movement. For youth and adults. \n* Food\, Farms\, and Factories \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/deep-roots-a-history-of-agriculture-in-the-connecticut-river-valley/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: The Towns of Franklin County— by the Springfield Photographic Society
DESCRIPTION:Find out what makes our Franklin County communities so special through the eyes of avid photographers! This exhibit features a photograph of each of the communities in Franklin County by members of the Springfield Photographic Society. Founded in 1937\, the club is made up of enthusiasts from photographic novices to professionals who have in common a love of their craft. Among their recent field trips were stops in Franklin County\, where members took photos together and learned from one another. To learn more visit: www.springfield-ps.com.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-the-towns-of-franklin-county-by-the-springfield-photographic-society/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Nature
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SUMMARY:Ongoing: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Mole Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Mole Music by David McPhail. For ages 4 to 7 and anyone who appreciates moles and the power of music to help us connect! Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-mole-music/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Source to Sea Cleanup
DESCRIPTION:Hard work\, real fun\, true impact: the annual fall trash cleanup of the Connecticut River and its tributaries. Join DCR staff to clean up the Canalside Rail Trail. To register\, visit SourcetoSeaCleanup.org/event/Canalside-rail-trail\, or contact DCR staff at 413-863-3221 for more information. Meet at the main entrance. For ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/source-to-sea-cleanup/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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SUMMARY:National Public Lands Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join conservationists from New England to celebrate National Public Lands Day and learn about public wildlands in the region by pitching in with the Source to Sea River cleanup from 10:00 a.m. — noon\, enjoy lunch\, then dive into teach-ins and workshops to learn how you can protect wild nature and public lands in New England. Expect fun\, food\, music\, and an opportunity to deepen your knowledge about New England public lands. RSVP and see the full agenda at: actionnetwork.org/forms/save-the-date-national-public-lands-day-celebration. Sponsors include Sierra Club Massachusetts\, Climate Action Now Western Mass\, Atowi\, Standing Trees\, and more. \nFor Source to Sea Cleanup\, meet outside the main entrance. \nFor National Public Lands Day Celebration afternoon events\, meet in the Great Hall. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/national-public-lands-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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SUMMARY:Montague Community Fair - Mammal Investigation Station
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate “Good Neighbor Day” with an afternoon of free family activities and learn about local community organizations. Join DCR staff at the fair to learn all about our mammal neighbors at our activity table with mammal pelts and crafting. The fair has light refreshments\, music\, and fun activities for all ages\, in collaboration with Montague Public Libraries. Unity Park is located at 56 First Street in Turners Falls.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-community-fair-mammal-investigation-station/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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