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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 older adults\, 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-36/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000
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UID:5602-1769086800-1769090400@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 older adults\, 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-35/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T080000
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UID:5600-1768464000-1768496400@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 older adults\, 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-34/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260110T150000
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UID:5611-1768053600-1768057200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Winter Local History Talk: The Strathmore aka Keith Paper Mill
DESCRIPTION:The Strathmore (a.k.a. Keith Paper) mill was the phoenix of Connecticut River mills. Few other mills could rally themselves and the town to come back from the brink. Join DCR staff for photos\, maps\, and stories that showcase the determination\, labor\, and paper that kept the Strathmore mill in business for 122 years. For ages 10 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/winter-local-history-talk-the-strathmore-aka-keith-paper-mill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T170000
DTSTAMP:20251220T164726Z
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UID:5606-1767974400-1767978000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Second Friday Winter Local History Talk: Keeping It Cool — Ice Harvesting
DESCRIPTION:How much is a block of ice worth? It depends on the weather! Learn about the ice harvesting empire that started in Massachusetts. See the tools used by local ice harvesters\, making it easier to preserve staples like milk\, meat and fish. For ages 10 and up. Downtown Turners Falls’ monthly First Friday event is changing this month only to the second Friday. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/second-friday-winter-local-history-talk-keeping-it-cool-ice-harvesting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260101T150000
DTSTAMP:20251231T181924Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251231T181924Z
UID:5489-1767272400-1767279600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:UPDATE: First Day Hike is Cancelled. Hot Chocolate Reception is still on!
DESCRIPTION:Update – unfortunately\, icy trail conditions prevent us from offering a guided First Day Hike this year. However\, we’d love to see you for a hot chocolate reception in the Great Hall from 1 – 3 p.m. instead!  We we will have an activity on mammal winter adaptations and scavenger hunts for our Connecticut River habitat dioramas. Join us and help us kick off the New Year! \n……………………. \nEnjoy a leisurely three-mile stroll down the Canalside Rail Trail and get the New Year started off on a Great Falls note! This family friendly hike follows a gentle route and provides an opportunity to discover the abundant natural\, historical\, and cultural features that make the Great Falls Discovery Center and Canalside Rail Trail such an amazing State Park! Be prepared for cold weather: dress in layers and wear winter boots. Dogs are welcome on-leash. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. Meet in the Great Hall. Hike begins at 1:15 p.m. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-day-hike-2026/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
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UID:5461-1766062800-1766066400@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-57/
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:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20251122T190056Z
CREATED:20251122T190056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T190056Z
UID:5459-1765458000-1765461600@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-56/
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:20251205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T163000
DTSTAMP:20251205T185048Z
CREATED:20251123T225136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T185048Z
UID:5469-1764946800-1764952200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Program Change: First Friday: Reading the Streetscape
DESCRIPTION:Rather than having a walk today with the severe cold\, we are transforming this program today to be a guided pop-up station at our welcome desk inside. Every mill town is like an open book\, if you know how to read it. Learn about the unique architecture of Turners Falls.  Join other activities as part of First Friday— a monthly downtown event. For ages 8 and up. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-reading-the-streetscape-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20251122T185816Z
CREATED:20251122T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T185816Z
UID:5457-1764853200-1764856800@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. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-55/
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:20251128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251128T143000
DTSTAMP:20251115T155107Z
CREATED:20251019T160827Z
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UID:5424-1764334800-1764340200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Gratitude After Gravy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Get moving this holiday weekend and connect with nature and local history! Join us for a leisurely walk along the Canalside Rail Trail. The walk is about 3 miles long\, on a level paved surface. Makes for an easy stroll for adults and children ages 8 and up. Be prepared for cold weather\, dress in layers. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Walk begins at the front entrance to the Great Falls Discovery Center. Inclement weather or icy trail conditions cancels.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/gratitude-after-gravy-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
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CREATED:20251019T151130Z
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UID:5401-1763643600-1763647200@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-32/
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:20251113T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T140000
DTSTAMP:20251019T150932Z
CREATED:20251019T150932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T150932Z
UID:5399-1763038800-1763042400@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-54/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20251019T153751Z
CREATED:20251019T153751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T153751Z
UID:5406-1762606800-1762614000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTSTAMP:20251019T145626Z
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;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251030T110000
DTSTAMP:20250920T144916Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251025T170000
DTSTAMP:20250927T190737Z
CREATED:20250920T182423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T190737Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251023T110000
DTSTAMP:20250919T214413Z
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T150000
DTSTAMP:20250920T181130Z
CREATED:20250920T163251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250920T181130Z
UID:5364-1760781600-1760799600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251016T110000
DTSTAMP:20250919T214028Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251011
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251103
DTSTAMP:20250919T210357Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251009T110000
DTSTAMP:20250919T213720Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251003T180000
DTSTAMP:20250920T152606Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T113000
DTSTAMP:20250927T190447Z
CREATED:20250803T204954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250927T190447Z
UID:5280-1759399200-1759404600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251002T110000
DTSTAMP:20250919T212517Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250925T110000
DTSTAMP:20250803T204213Z
CREATED:20250803T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T204213Z
UID:5273-1758794400-1758798000@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-25/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250920T130000
DTSTAMP:20250803T204709Z
CREATED:20250803T204709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T204709Z
UID:5278-1758364200-1758373200@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-12/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T110000
DTSTAMP:20250803T203747Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250905T173000
DTSTAMP:20250827T151658Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T173000
DTSTAMP:20250723T214131Z
CREATED:20250720T212640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T214131Z
UID:5243-1756652400-1756661400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Watershed History Station: Women Who Made Franklin County
DESCRIPTION:This Labor Day Weekend\, experience Franklin County through the maps\, stories\, photos and lives of four women who worked here. Stop by our table for a few minutes or longer to explore and relive history. Meet outside the center. In case of inclement weather\, find us inside the center. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/watershed-history-station-women-who-made-franklin-county/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History
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