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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
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SUMMARY:The Nolumbeka Project Presents: Full Beaver Moon Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering with guest speaker Willow Greene\, Abenaki elder and award-winning storyteller. Raffle drawing. Free admission and all ages are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-nolumbeka-project-presents-full-beaver-moon-gathering-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251106T140000
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CREATED:20251019T145626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T145626Z
UID:5397-1762434000-1762437600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-31/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251101
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Costume Day!
DESCRIPTION:Happy Halloween! Here’s your chance to become an animal! Stop by the Center to show us your wildlife-themed Halloween costume. Take a selfie with our Moose. Enjoy a treat at the welcome desk. Don’t forget to stop by the Center before the annual Turners Falls Rag Shag Parade begins. The parade starts at 5 p.m. at the nearby 2nd Street parking lot and ends at Unity Park. Sponsored by the Montague Parks and Recreation Department. For all ages. Meet at the welcome desk. Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wildlife-costume-day/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250920T144916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T144916Z
UID:5339-1761818400-1761822000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-30/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250920T182423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T190737Z
UID:5371-1761400800-1761411600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Reception — Migrations: A Celebration of Art\, Birds\, and the Day of the Dead
DESCRIPTION:First\, join us for a talk from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. by ornithologist Chad Witko on bird migration (described above). Then enjoy refreshments\, view paintings from Guatemalan artists\, and visit our Day of the Dead altar. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones. The altar is on display October 11 through November 2. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-reception-migrations-a-celebration-of-art-birds-and-the-day-of-the-dead/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
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CREATED:20250919T214413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T214413Z
UID:5336-1761213600-1761217200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-28/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
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CREATED:20250920T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T181130Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Month: Indigenous Fishing Along the Kwenitekw
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR as we celebrate Archaeology Month! Learn about the cycle of the seasons from the Indigenous perspective\, traditional fishing methods along the Kwenitekw (Connecticut) River\, help to weave a net\, take a photo with a mishoon (dugout canoe) and more! Free and open to all. Presented by the First Peoples\, First Stewards Partnership Program\, the Office of Cultural Resources and cosponsored by the Nolumbeka Project. All ages. Activities are in the Great Hall and outside.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/archaeology-month-indigenous-fishing-along-the-kwenitekw/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251205
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SUMMARY:Ongoing- Great Hall Exhibit: Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Migrations paintings\, curated by GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection\, celebrate the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful works depict scenes integral to village life\, Mayan culture\, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-migrations/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250919T214028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T214028Z
UID:5334-1760608800-1760612400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-27/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T120000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250920T161930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T161930Z
UID:5361-1760265000-1760270400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Leaf Prints for Leaf Peepers
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art! Create an art piece inspired by autumn using paint\, paper\, gel and even leaves\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Free. All materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-leaf-prints-for-leaf-peepers/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture,Nature
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250919T210357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T210357Z
UID:5323-1760140800-1762127999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar
DESCRIPTION:View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families with support from the Heartwing Center. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-day-of-the-dead-altar/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Self-Guided
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250919T213518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T213720Z
UID:5332-1760004000-1760007600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-26/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250920T152844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T152844Z
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SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-13/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250920T152606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T152606Z
UID:5352-1759509000-1759514400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Planned Industrial Community Walk
DESCRIPTION:What makes this mill village unique? Get an introduction to downtown Turners Falls as we walk its historic streets and answer why the village was designed this way. Meet outside the main entrance for a 1.5-mile walk over flat\, paved terrain. For ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-planned-industrial-community-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250919T212357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250919T212517Z
UID:5330-1759399200-1759402800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-11/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250803T203747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T203747Z
UID:5269-1757584800-1757588400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.  
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250803T202951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T151658Z
UID:5265-1757084400-1757093400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Investigation Station — From Fiber into Yarn
DESCRIPTION:Spinning fiber into yarn was once a skill that everyone needed to get by. Whether you spun for yourself or were among the one-in-five Bay Staters who spun fiber for work\, everyone recognized a spindle. Stop by our table outside the center for five minutes or longer and learn about fiber arts along the Connecticut River. All ages. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-investigation-station-from-fiber-into-yarn/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250830T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T212247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T212247Z
UID:5241-1756549800-1756558800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-11/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T130000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T212021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T212021Z
UID:5239-1755945000-1755954000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market!
DESCRIPTION:Join DCR staff for family activities at the Great Falls Farmers Market\, located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. In case of rain\, you can find our activities inside the center instead. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-10/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T210646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T210646Z
UID:5236-1755441000-1755448200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250814T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T203519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T203519Z
UID:5221-1755165600-1755169200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-18/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250807T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T203031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T203136Z
UID:5218-1754560800-1754564400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-17/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250802
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250804
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T201701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T201701Z
UID:5210-1754092800-1754265599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Outdoor StoryWalk® at Unity Park — Mosbas and the Magic Flute
DESCRIPTION:For thousands of years people have gathered at the Great Falls to tell stories. Enjoy a self-guided StoryWalk\,® Mosbas and the Magic Flute by Western Abenaki author Jesse Bruchac\, at the Pocumtuck Homelands Festival at Unity Park on First Street along the river’s edge. Find out how Mosbas is changed forever when he finds the power of a magic flute too much to control! For all ages. \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 Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/outdoor-storywalk-at-unity-park-mosbas-and-the-magic-flute/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Story Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250720T190724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250720T190815Z
UID:5191-1754006400-1759276799@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250731T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250622T210022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T210022Z
UID:5143-1753956000-1753959600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-53/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250622T205620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T205726Z
UID:5141-1753351200-1753354800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-52/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250622T212636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T212636Z
UID:5163-1752933600-1752940800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Artist Talk and Reception: Ways of My Ancestors — We Are Still Here  
DESCRIPTION:Starting at 2 p.m. Native American photographer Scott Strong Hawk Foster presents a talk about his exhibit\, Ways of My Ancestors—We Are Still Here\, which captures his travels throughout the ancestral homelands of the Native American Peoples of New England. Come early to see the photography and stay for the talk and refreshments. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-artist-talk-and-reception-ways-of-my-ancestors-we-are-still-here/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250622T204714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T204714Z
UID:5139-1752746400-1752750000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-51/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T153000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250619T213816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T213555Z
UID:5124-1752328800-1752334200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:DINO TRAIL WEEK: *  Art Naturally: Gel Printing Trace Fossils
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and pre-history through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. Create an art piece inspired by the valley’s fossilized dinosaur footprints using paint\, paper and gel\, with instruction and techniques. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up. All art materials provided. Arrive at 2:00 p.m. for complete instructions \n* Dino Trail Week: \nDino Trail Week is a celebratory week of performances\, films\, talks\, exhibits\, and activities inspired by dinosaur footprints in the Connecticut River Valley. Look for events from all of our partners during Dino Trail Week: Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Piti Theatre\, the Beneski Museum\, the Trustees of Reservations\, Springfield Science Museum\, Wistariahurst\, and the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce. Learn more at: dinotrail.org.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dino-trail-week-art-naturally-gel-printing-trace-fossils/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,Dino Trail Week,Geology,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250703T110000
DTSTAMP:20260531T102713
CREATED:20250622T204226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T204226Z
UID:5135-1751536800-1751540400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-49/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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