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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-dragonflies/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230901T113000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230819T205421Z
UID:3248-1693564200-1693567800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Butterflies
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-butterflies/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230825T113000
DTSTAMP:20230720T171722Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Skunks
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-skunks/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230820T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T181337Z
UID:3203-1692540000-1692543600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Live Animal Program: Massachusetts Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Free. For all ages. Put a face to the challenges wildlife must rise to meet. The Southern Vermont Natural History Museum presents a live animal program featuring wildlife of the Connecticut River Watershed. You may see snakes\, birds\, mammals\, and reptiles! Includes a presentation of furs\, skulls\, and other artifacts for an exploration of our local fauna.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/live-animal-program-massachusetts-wildlife/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T160000
DTSTAMP:20230720T175651Z
CREATED:20230720T175651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T175651Z
UID:3200-1692453600-1692460800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Montague Public Libraries Presents: The Whale Mobile
DESCRIPTION:Whale watch naturalist\, Cynde McInnis\, presents an introduction to whales. Then 20 people at a time see the Whale Mobile inflate and get to go inside! Call the Carnegie library at 413-863-3214 to sign up! You have a choice of which of the four\, 30-minute time slots you would prefer. In collaboration with Montague Public Libraries\, RiverCulture\, and the center.  Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-public-libraries-presents-the-whale-mobile/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230819T120000
DTSTAMP:20230810T211505Z
CREATED:20230720T174344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T211505Z
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-series-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230818T113000
DTSTAMP:20230720T170334Z
CREATED:20230720T170334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T170334Z
UID:3182-1692354600-1692358200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - River Otters
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-river-otters/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230924
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UID:3164-1692230400-1695513599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® - Agua\, Agüita / Water\, Little Water
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air\, and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Agua\, Agüita / Water\, Little Water by Jorge Argueta\, a bilingual book for readers ages 4-7 and everyone who celebrates water. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. \n*The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalkv® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/storywalk-agua-aguita-water-little-water/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230811T113000
DTSTAMP:20230720T170026Z
CREATED:20230720T170026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T170026Z
UID:3178-1691749800-1691753400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Coyotes
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-coyotes/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230805T170000
DTSTAMP:20230720T173249Z
CREATED:20230720T173128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T173249Z
UID:3189-1691229600-1691254800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Pocumtuck Homelands Festival
DESCRIPTION:A free two-day celebration at Unity Park on First Street in Turners Falls\, sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. This festival is the perfect combination of live music\, drumming\, dancing\, storytelling\, native crafts and food. On Saturday August 5\, 10 a.m.—5 p.m.\, families may visit the Northfield Mountain-Great Falls Discovery Center tent. Create a fun make-and-take nature-themed craft – this year we will make fish prints! For more information on the entire event visit nolumbekaproject.org/events.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/pocumtuck-homelands-festival/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 56 First Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230804T113000
DTSTAMP:20230720T152958Z
CREATED:20230720T152958Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230720T152958Z
UID:3175-1691145000-1691148600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bees & Flowers
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bees-flowers/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230728T113000
DTSTAMP:20230609T174527Z
CREATED:20230609T174527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T174527Z
UID:3130-1690540200-1690543800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Rabbits
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall or adjacent courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-rabbits-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230721T113000
DTSTAMP:20230609T174300Z
CREATED:20230609T174300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T174300Z
UID:3127-1689935400-1689939000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Snakes
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall or adjacent courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-snakes/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230714T113000
DTSTAMP:20230609T173714Z
CREATED:20230609T173714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T173714Z
UID:3125-1689330600-1689334200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bobcats
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall or adjacent courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bobcats/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230712
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230727
DTSTAMP:20240404T213847Z
CREATED:20230607T185457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213847Z
UID:3098-1689120000-1690415999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Exhibit: Montague Parks & Recreation Young Artist Week
DESCRIPTION:July 12 – 26 \nThe Montague Parks & Recreation Summer Camp 2023 celebrates Young Artist Week\, bringing their art to the Great Hall. Enjoy works created by children ages 5-12 that focus on local wildlife.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-montague-parks-recreation-young-artist-week/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230708T150000
DTSTAMP:20230609T175616Z
CREATED:20230609T175616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T175616Z
UID:3132-1688824800-1688828400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Live Birds of Prey with Tom Ricardi
DESCRIPTION:Free. For all ages. Meet raptors up close and personal! Gather in the Great Hall for birds of prey\, presented by Tom Ricardi\, a licensed rehabilitator and wildlife biologist. Tom provides an educational presentation on their lives and habitats as well as conservation. You may see vultures\, falcons\, owls\, and hawks!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/live-birds-of-prey-with-tom-ricardi/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230707T113000
DTSTAMP:20230609T173326Z
CREATED:20230609T173326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T173326Z
UID:3120-1688725800-1688729400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Eagles
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall or adjacent courtyard.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-eagles/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230701T160000
DTSTAMP:20230628T194357Z
CREATED:20230628T193432Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T194357Z
UID:3147-1688220000-1688227200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:ACF Music walk: Musical Fun for Kids & Sidewalk Costume Parade
DESCRIPTION:Start the Antenna Cloud Farm Music Walk Festival at Unity Park at 2 p.m. with live music and family-friendly art-making\, and then join in the parade at 2:45 p.m. Stroll along with musicians and DCR park staff for a children’s sidewalk costume parade along 2nd Street to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Make music while you walk! Instruments provided. Then\, at 3 p.m. enjoy indoor music in the Great Hall with Saxophonist Travis Laplante\, and enjoy our StoryWalk® Mole Music by David McPhail.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/acf-music-walk-musical-fun-for-kids-sidewalk-costume-parade/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Music,Story Walk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230630T113000
DTSTAMP:20230520T195208Z
CREATED:20230520T195208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T195208Z
UID:3072-1688121000-1688124600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour: Turtles
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-turtles/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T140000
DTSTAMP:20230520T160922Z
CREATED:20230420T155343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230520T160922Z
UID:2976-1685872800-1685887200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:16th Annual Free Family Fishing Day
DESCRIPTION:Our annual Family Fishing Day\, at Barton Cove\, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. \nAt Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill \n\nFree fishing from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\nFishing equipment provided – limited supplies. Bring your own pole if you have it.\nNo fishing license needed.\n\nAt Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A  \n\nFly lure tying demonstrations.\nCome see a fish from the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab\nCATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove as needed from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.\n\nAt Turners Falls Fishway: 15 First Street \n\nFish printing – The art of Gyotaku\, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/save-the-date-16th-annual-free-family-fishing-day/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230512T113000
DTSTAMP:20230419T212859Z
CREATED:20230419T212859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212859Z
UID:2938-1683887400-1683891000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Fish
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-fish/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230511
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230628
DTSTAMP:20230610T200354Z
CREATED:20230420T151933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T200354Z
UID:2962-1683763200-1687910399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Story Walk® – Ruby’s Birds
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson\, for readers ages 3-7 and everyone who celebrates birds. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. *The 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. \nOngoing May 11—June 27       
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/story-walk-rubys-birds/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230505T113000
DTSTAMP:20230419T212647Z
CREATED:20230419T212647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230419T212647Z
UID:2936-1683282600-1683286200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Birds
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-birds/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T113000
DTSTAMP:20230326T192312Z
CREATED:20230326T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T192312Z
UID:2881-1682677800-1682681400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Trees
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-trees/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20230326T200155Z
CREATED:20230326T200155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T200155Z
UID:2901-1682640000-1682726399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day—Montague Celebrates Trees!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 28\nAt 10:30 a.m.\, our story hour features the book\, Who Lives in a Tree?\, our ongoing outdoor story walk is We Planted a Tree\, our 1 p.m. Nice & Easy Walk features trees\, and the Carnegie Library has drop-in Arbor Day scavenger hunts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stay tuned for updates on Montague Tree Committee activities!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/arbor-day-montague-celebrates-trees/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T113000
DTSTAMP:20230421T174157Z
CREATED:20230326T191516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T174157Z
UID:2878-1682073000-1682076600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-beavers/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
DTSTAMP:20230326T195316Z
CREATED:20230326T195230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T195316Z
UID:2894-1681653600-1681660800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Have a Ball! Join the 1st Jurassic Mud Ball Festival in 200 Million Years
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate mud season with an exploration of rare Jurassic-age rocks found only in Turners Falls- armored mud balls! Family friendly activities for all ages. How were they formed millions of years ago? How were they discovered by geologist Richard Little? Make your own armored mud ball to take home\, with help from local geologist Steve Winters and DCR staff. Enjoy a tasty\, armored mud ball treat. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting\, hunt for Jurassic armored mud balls on an easy walk to nearby Unity Park.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/lets-have-a-ball-join-the-1st-jurassic-mud-ball-festival-in-200-million-years/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
DTSTAMP:20230326T194724Z
CREATED:20230326T194724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T194724Z
UID:2892-1681516800-1682294399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week Investigation Station: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week in activities to inspire taking care of where we live\, with a special focus on trees\, including scavenger hunts.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/earth-week-investigation-station-trees/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000
DTSTAMP:20230326T191110Z
CREATED:20230326T191110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T191110Z
UID:2875-1681468200-1681471800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Chipmunks
DESCRIPTION: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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-chipmunks/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
DTSTAMP:20230326T193957Z
CREATED:20230326T193825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T193957Z
UID:2887-1681430400-1682899199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®—We Planted A Tree
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow\, for readers ages 3-7 and everyone who celebrates trees. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Happy Arbor Day\, Friday\, April 28th! \n*The 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 the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/storywalk-we-planted-a-tree/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk,Walk
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