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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 some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-54/
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:20260606T100000
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SUMMARY:19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day!
DESCRIPTION:19th Annual Free Family Fishing Day! \nAt Two Locations. \nOur annual Family Fishing Day\, at Barton Cove\, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. Free shuttle bus between sites. \nAt Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill. \n§  Free fishing from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. All ages welcome. \n§  Fishing equipment provided – limited supplies available. Bring your own pole if you have one. No MA fishing license needed. \nAt Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A. \n§  Fly lure tying demonstrations. \n§  Come see an impressive guest fish from the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab. \n§  Fish printing: The art of Gyotaku\, 11 am –2 pm. \n§  CATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove\, as needed\, 10 am –2 pm. \nFor information call 413-863-3221.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/save-the-date-19th-annual-free-family-fishing-day/
LOCATION:Barton Cove Day Use Area\, Barton Cove Road\, Gill\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T103000
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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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-turtles-4/
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:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
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SUMMARY:Pride Hike
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and community by hiking along the Canalside Rail Trail! Learn about birds\, beavers and each other as we walk and talk beside a historic canal. This is a 2.6-mile hike on a flat\, paved trail. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. For ages 10 and up. Meet outside the main entrance. \nCelebrate Pride month by getting outdoors and on the trails on one of our Pride Hikes!\nAll DCR programs are welcoming and inclusive\, these hikes are geared towards our\nLGBTQIA+ communities\, their families\, and allies; providing an enjoyable and safe\nopportunity to enjoy the outdoors. For ADA/reasonable accommodations: call (617) 645-0358\, or email moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/pride-hike/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701
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SUMMARY:Ongoing\, Chill Out Indoor StoryWalks® - Fatima’s Great Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:StoryWalk®: Fatima’s Great Outdoors\, by Ambreen Tariq \nCome on inside and Chill Out with DCR! You can find “COOL” activities for kids and families inside\, including indoor StoryWalk® all summer long! Meet at the welcome desk. Accessible during open hours. \nEnjoy a family camping adventure\, a love letter to the outdoors\, and a reminder that public land belongs to all of us. For ages 4–8 and everyone who’s ready to go camping!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-chill-out-indoor-storywalks-fatimas-great-outdoors/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
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 some 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. Note: we are transitioning to our summer schedule of hosting walks at 10 am. to avoid afternoon heat.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Hummingbirds
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-hummingbirds/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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UID:6131-1782381600-1782385200@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: we are transitioning to our summer schedule of hosting walks at 10 am. to avoid afternoon heat.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-58/
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:20260626T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260626T113000
DTSTAMP:20260517T151544Z
CREATED:20260517T151544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260517T151544Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Spiders
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-spiders-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:20260627T140000
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SUMMARY:Mammals of the North Woods Presentation and Friends Group Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Dawn Marvin Ward\, naturalist/educator\, presents a slide show on mammals common to the New England woodlands followed by a hands-on sharing of related nature findings. Dawn is an educator and naturalist who has been sharing her appreciation of nature to folks of all ages for over 30 years now\, and she is a board member of our Friends Group. Learn about the Friends Group in a brief annual meeting before the program begins. For ages 8 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. \nImage by VJ Anderson.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/mammals-of-the-north-woods-presentation-and-friends-group-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260628T120000
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Fields & Forests — What Do Bees Need?
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Pollinator Week\, make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn\, fleece\, pre-felt shapes and water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground\, in a nest made of mud or leaves? Learn how important native bees are\, especially for growing food. For ages 4 & up\, including teens and adults! Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed for families. All are welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-fields-forests-what-do-bees-need/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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