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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - When Will It Be Spring?
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-when-will-it-be-spring/
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:20240319T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240218T225652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T155233Z
UID:3932-1710873000-1710878400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories Series - Ukrainian Egg Decorating at the Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Polish and Eastern European immigrant community’s contributions to local farms and factories\, in conjunction with the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit\, New Roots in River Banks\, stop by the Rendezvous at 78 Third Street in Turners Falls for a chance to decorate your own Ukrainian egg!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-series-ukrainian-egg-decorating-at-the-rendezvous/
LOCATION:Rendezvous\, 78 3rd Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240217T213637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T213637Z
UID:3912-1711103400-1711107000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Frogs
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-frogs-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:20240329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240217T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T214014Z
UID:3914-1711708200-1711711800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Salamanders
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-salamanders/
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:20240413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240323T170734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T204938Z
UID:4027-1713004200-1713009600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition*
DESCRIPTION:Discover culture and 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 natural or cultural history to take home. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. This month’s art is inspired by the traditions of Polish and Eastern European immigrants who worked on local farms and in factories. Create woven and folded Polish paper stars. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*In 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-series-food-farms-and-factories-edition/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240327T202132Z
UID:4034-1713531600-1713546000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Eastern European Culture: Family Craft Activities
DESCRIPTION:Discover how Eastern European immigrant families influenced and enhanced life in the Connecticut River Valley. Join Helena Alves and Patty Solomon\, Museum Educators from the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s Deerfield Teachers’ Center\, for drop-in family craft activities. Explore pysanki egg painting\, paper cutting designs and see traditional clothing and costumes that can be fitted for paper dolls. Visitors can dress up in period costumes and take a selfie. This free event is presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. All ages welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*In 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/eastern-european-culture-family-craft-activities/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240420T200402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T200402Z
UID:4090-1714732200-1714735800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Birds
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult\, siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-birds-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:20240510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240420T200553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T200553Z
UID:4092-1715337000-1715340600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Fish
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult\, siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-fish-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:20240525T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240525T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240420T212506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T192915Z
UID:4131-1716633000-1716638400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Felted Fish*
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and culture 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. Learn how the shad’s shape helps it swim upstream. Make a wet-felted underwater scene. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & 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 www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-series-felted-fish/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240517T213347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T195836Z
UID:4180-1717842600-1717848000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Solar Prints from the Garden*
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry\, and art in this 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. Use the power of UV light (from the sun or a lamp) to create beautiful garden inspired prints on paper and cloth. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up\, accompanied by an adult. All art materials provided. Rain or shine. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 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/art-naturally-series-solar-prints-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240518T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T154212Z
UID:4197-1718533800-1718539200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fields & Forests – What do Bees Need? *
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick-off Pollinator Week! Make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn\, fleece\, pre-felt shapes\, and soapy water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground? Will they build their nests with mud or leaves? Learn how important our native bees are\, especially for growing food\, and what they need to thrive. For ages 4 and up\, including teens and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed especially for families (including dads)\, but all are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 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/fields-forests-what-do-bees-need-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240518T194423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T211425Z
UID:4207-1718965800-1718969400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Turtles
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. Meet in the Great Hall. Special thanks to Montague Public Libraries for bringing books on each topic for you to check out!  \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-turtles-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:20240628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240518T202731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T211503Z
UID:4213-1719570600-1719574200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Eagles
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. Meet in the Great Hall.  Special thanks to Montague Public Libraries for bringing books on each topic for you to check out!  \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-eagles-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:20240712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240619T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T191824Z
UID:4276-1720780200-1720783800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bobcats
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bobcats-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240619T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T161558Z
UID:4283-1720866600-1720872000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Painting with Inks from the Garden *
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. Learn how to make ink from cabbage and more! For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 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/art-naturally-series-painting-with-inks-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240619T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192255Z
UID:4278-1721385000-1721388600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Snakes
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-snakes-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240619T192510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192510Z
UID:4280-1721989800-1721993400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Coyotes
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-coyotes-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240719T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T205843Z
UID:4333-1723804200-1723807800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - River Otters
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-river-otters-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240619T210657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T175951Z
UID:4307-1723890600-1723896000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Papermaking *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and history 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 this place to take home. \nLearn how to make your own paper in a machine shop (the Great Hall) that used to fix machines that made paper and how Turners Falls papermakers innovated in their pursuit of raw materials for pulp\, from using recycled manila hemp rope (actually abaca) in the 1800s–think manila envelopes and file folders–to making “Blue Jean Bond” from old jeans in the late 1900s. \nFor adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided. Using the tin-can method\, you can make paper that is smooth flat and ready to write on! \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 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/art-naturally-series-papermaking/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240823T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240719T210412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T210412Z
UID:4335-1724409000-1724412600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bees & Flowers
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bees-flowers-2/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240830T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240719T211300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T211300Z
UID:4337-1725013800-1725017400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Butterflies
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-butterflies-2/
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:20240907T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240710T193938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T205219Z
UID:4325-1725705000-1725714000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find us at the Farmers Market: Soils\, Soil pH testing\, and pollinators
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, join DCR staff\, the Friends of the Center\, and Western MA Master Gardeners to learn about soils\, soil testing\, and pollinators. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. Includes family-friendly activities – make your own pollinator! Bring your soil to be tested for free by following these directions: \nTesting Your Soil’s pH\nWhat is pH?\n• pH is a measure of the acidity of the soil.\n• The pH scale runs from 1 to 14 where: pH< 7 is acidic\, pH = 7 neutral\, pH > 7 is basic \nWhy do I need to test my soil’s pH?\n• Nutrients and acidity can change with time and use.\n• Acidity controls the availability of nutrients and beneficial organisms.\n• Plants have different pH requirements:\nBlueberries and rhododendron need acidic soil\, pH 4.5 to 5.5.\nVegetables grow best in pH 6.0 to 7.0.\n• Lime or sulfur may be needed to correct pH imbalance. \nWhere can I have my soil tested?\n• pH only: Master Gardener table at local farmers markets and fairs ($2.00/ donation).\nSee website for days and times: http://wmmga.org\n• Full Soil Analysis: UMass Soil Testing Laboratory.\nFor details go to: http://soiltest.umass.edu \nWhen is the best time to test?\n• At least 6-8 weeks after a lime\, sulfur\, or fertilizer application.\n• Best: Fall\, Second best: Early Spring.\n• Any time when starting new planting area. \nWhat do I need to collect a soil sample?\n• Trowel\, shovel or sampling tube\n• Bucket\n• Coarse sieve or screen\n• Drying tray or plate\n• Zip-lock bag \nHow do I collect samples?\n• Define your sample area. If sampling multiple areas\, keep samples separated by area.\n• Remove a thin slice or plug of soil from surface to proper depth.\nSample depths: 3”-4” Lawn\, 6”-8” flower/vegetable garden\, 10”-12” trees/shrubs\n• Collect 4 -6 samples for small area\, 8-12 for large.\n• Mix single area’s samples together in bucket.\n• Scoop 1 cup mixed soil and spread on a clean plate/tray to dry.\n• Sift to remove debris and place in a labeled zip-lock bag.\n• Note approximate size and type of area (vegetable\, flower\, lawn\, shrub) on bag.\n• Avoid sampling when very wet. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 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/soilphtesting/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240824T161715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T161715Z
UID:4428-1726223400-1726227000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Chipmunks
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-chipmunks-3/
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:20240920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240824T162347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T162347Z
UID:4430-1726828200-1726831800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Raptors
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-raptors-2/
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:20240921T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240921T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240824T162841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T143217Z
UID:4432-1726914600-1726920000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Paper Marbling *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and history through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free art programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. Honor Turners Falls’ long history of making book & specialty papers by trying your hand at suminagashi paper marbling and mini book making. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided.  Meet in the Great Hall. \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/art-naturally-paper-marbling/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240824T211515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240824T211515Z
UID:4441-1727532000-1727542800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Montague Community Fair
DESCRIPTION:Discover us at Unity Park! 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/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 56 First Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240921T152122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T152122Z
UID:4492-1728037800-1728041400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Squirrels
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-squirrels-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:20241005T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240921T154025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T154043Z
UID:4498-1728124200-1728133200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find us at the Farmers Market: Learning about Leaves *
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, join DCR staff\, and Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center to embrace the changing season. An exploration of fall leaves at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. Includes family-friendly activities—all about leaves! \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/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-learning-about-leaves/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241018T113000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240921T152413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T152413Z
UID:4494-1729247400-1729251000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bear
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-bear/
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:20241019T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T190733
CREATED:20240921T155445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240921T155445Z
UID:4503-1729333800-1729339200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Leaf Printing
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and history through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free art programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. Capture the fall foliage season by making art prints with gel plates and colorful acrylic paints–suitable for framing or creating beautiful greeting cards! For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-leaf-printing/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship
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