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SUMMARY:Great Hall Exhibit: On the Ground and in the Air and in Between
DESCRIPTION:Artist\, Amy Dawn Kotel’s exhibit asks: “What do we see and how do we perceive our earth and all who dwell here?” See beauty and strangeness from different angles.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-on-the-ground-and-in-the-air-and-in-between/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Groundhogs
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-groundhogs-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
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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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-21/
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:20240209T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Porcupines
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-porcupines/
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:20240209T130000
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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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-22/
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:20240210T103000
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SUMMARY:Where are all the Animals Hiding?
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–6+ with a parent or guardian. How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Come investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories\, crafts\, and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting\, we may explore outside. Bundle up!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/where-are-all-the-animals-hiding/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:For all ages. Make Valentines to give to the ones you love\, keep for yourself\, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist— all in honor of your favorite animal. Meet at the Welcome Desk.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/who-do-you-love-valentines-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
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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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-23/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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SUMMARY:Investigation Station: Amphibians and Reptiles in Winter
DESCRIPTION:What are amphibians and reptiles up to during the winter? Join us at our investigation station by the Welcome Desk to find out.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/investigation-station-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-winter/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T103000
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SUMMARY:Sweeten Up! A Maple Syrup adventure
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 6-10. Explore the amazing transformation of tree sap into maple syrup. Learn how the hard work of a winter harvest sweetens up your pancakes through crafts and activities. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sweeten-up-a-maple-syrup-adventure/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
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-beavers-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:20240223T130000
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SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories
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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: The topic will be American shad for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Meet at the main entrance. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000
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SUMMARY:Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Update – 2/24: There’s no snow today\, but we still have lots of tracking fun planned! Come on over. \nJoin DCR staff for a tracking adventure. Find out who has been outside in the snow. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Bundle up! For ages 3–8 with a parent or guardian. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/whos-been-here-a-tracking-adventure-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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