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SUMMARY:Ongoing: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Thanks to the Animals
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring Thanks to the Animals\, by Allen Sockabasin. For young readers ages 6—8 and anyone grateful for wildlife and storytelling. 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/outdoor-storywalk-thanks-to-the-animals/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Nature,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Raccoons
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-raccoons-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251212T160000
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SUMMARY:It’s a Wonderful Night in Turner falls   ... for the Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Bring the wonder of nature to your home by crafting your own bird feeder. Keep warm with hot cocoa and conversations about how different feeders attract different birds during It’s a Wonderful Night in Turners Falls – a town-wide event. Bird feeder making continues on Saturday\, December 13\, 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/its-a-wonderful-night-in-turner-falls-for-the-birds/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship
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SUMMARY:It's a Wonderful Day in Turners Falls ... for the Birds!
DESCRIPTION:Bring the wonder of nature to your home by crafting your own bird feeder. Keep warm with hot cocoa and conversations about how different feeders attract different birds. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/its-a-wonderful-day-in-turners-falls-for-the-birds-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251219T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Ducks
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-ducks-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251220T130000
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SUMMARY:Gingerbread Houses
DESCRIPTION:Children and teens are invited to build an easy gingerbread house\, using graham crackers and an assortment of candy. For ages 3-16\, accompanied by an adult. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/gingerbread-houses-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptation Investigation Station
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts\, replica skulls\, and replica tracks)\, and habitat diorama scavenger hunts. For ages 4 and up. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-school-vacation-week-mammal-adaptation-investigation-station-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalk® - Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife\, in the book\, Under the Snow\, by Melissa Stewart. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \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-indoor-storywalks-under-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Deer
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-deer-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251228T120000
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UID:5487-1766917800-1766923200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Felting Life Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create a wintry landscape “painting” with wool\, fleece\, pre-felt and water. Learn how different animals adapt to snow\, whether foraging or waiting out the cold. For teens\, adults and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-felting-life-under-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature
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