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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Dragonflies
DESCRIPTION: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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-dragonflies-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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SUMMARY:Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: Fish Printing at Unity Park
DESCRIPTION:A free two-day celebration at Unity Park on First Street in Turners Falls\, sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. This festival is the perfect combination of live music\, drumming\, dancing\, storytelling\, native crafts and food. On Saturday August 1\, 10 am—5 pm\, families may visit the Northfield Mountain and Great Falls Discovery Center tent to make your own vibrantly colored fish print to take home. All materials provided. For more information on the entire event visit: nolumbekaproject.org/events.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/pocumtuck-homelands-festival-fish-printing-at-unity-park-2/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 56 First Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,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 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-59/
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: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Honk! Honk!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air\, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Honk! Honk! by Mick Manning. For ages 4–8 and everyone who wished they could fly! \nThe 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/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-honk-honk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - StoryWalk®: Summer Song by Kevin Henke
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the story Summer Song by Kevin Henke\, a vibrant ode to nature and summer activities. For ages 4 – 8 and everyone who loves summer and changing seasons. \nChill Out Indoor StoryWalks® \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. \nThe 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/storywalk-summer-song-by-kevin-henke/
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 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-60/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fly Fishing 101
DESCRIPTION:Join MassWildlife to get started in this wonderful pastime. Learn about fly fishing gear\, how to rig\, and cast a fly rod\, as well as tips on how to fly fish. This class is designed for beginner fly anglers (ages 15+). Bring your own fly-fishing gear or borrow ours. Pre-registration required via EventBrite. Registration details coming soon\, or email Jim Lagacy at jim.lagacy@mass.gov for more information. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/fly-fishing-101-2026/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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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.
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