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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Deep Roots: A History of Agriculture in the Connecticut River Valley *
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories programming\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association’s exhibit in our hallway gallery explores the history of agriculture in our fertile floodplain valley–from indigenous land use before English settlement to today’s Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture (CISA) movement. For youth and adults. \n* Food\, Farms\, and Factories \nIn 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/deep-roots-a-history-of-agriculture-in-the-connecticut-river-valley/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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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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SUMMARY:Rain Date: Canal Draw Down History Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Check out the annual draining of the Turners Falls canal\, take a stroll along the Canalside Rail Trail\, and absorb local history with Northfield Mountain Recreation and Environmental Center staff and DCR staff. Meet at the main entrance of the Center for this free two mile walk on flat terrain. For youth and adults.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/canal-draw-down-history-stroll-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
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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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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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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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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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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:20251025T140000
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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:20251030T100000
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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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