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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
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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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T113000
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UID:3856-1708165800-1708169400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T113000
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UID:3838-1708684200-1708687800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212218Z
UID:3740-1708693200-1708696800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T113000
DTSTAMP:20240224T145232Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T211830Z
CREATED:20240217T211830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211830Z
UID:3901-1709298000-1709301600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 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-easy-walks-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20240217T211413Z
CREATED:20240217T210822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211413Z
UID:3895-1709337600-1710547199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Indoor StoryWalks® - When Will it be Spring?
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of emerging spring wildlife in When Will it be Spring? by Catherine Walters. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. The 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/indoor-storywalks-when-will-it-be-spring/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
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UID:3903-1709902800-1709906400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 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-easy-walks-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T160000
DTSTAMP:20240225T152643Z
CREATED:20240225T152545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240225T152643Z
UID:3941-1710079200-1710086400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:CISA’s Field Notes Returns
DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center reminds you that CISA’s Field Notes Returns! \nMore info and tickets at tinyurl.com/CISAFN2024. \nBack for a fifth year\, this live storytelling event celebrates the diversity of perspectives and people working hard to build a local food system that works for everyone. Stories – told by your western Mass neighbors – will range from farm fields to the statehouse and be told in multiple languages (interpretation will be provided). Come laugh\, think\, and enjoy a cozy and affordable Sunday afternoon with your friends and family.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/cisas-field-notes-returns/
LOCATION:Academy of Music\, 274 Main Street\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="CISA":MAILTO:info@buylocalfood.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T103000
DTSTAMP:20240313T200944Z
CREATED:20240217T213348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240313T200944Z
UID:3910-1710498600-1710498600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - When Will It Be Spring?
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-when-will-it-be-spring/
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:20240315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212739Z
CREATED:20240217T212739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212739Z
UID:3905-1710507600-1710511200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 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-easy-walks-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTSTAMP:20240217T211314Z
CREATED:20240217T211312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211314Z
UID:3898-1710547200-1712102399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Indoor StoryWalks® - 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura.
DESCRIPTION:3/16—4/2: \nExplore the lives of emerging spring wildlife in 999 Tadpoles by Ken Kimura. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. The 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/indoor-storywalks-999-tadpoles-by-ken-kimura/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T113000
DTSTAMP:20240217T213637Z
CREATED:20240217T213637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T213637Z
UID:3912-1711103400-1711107000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Frogs
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-frogs-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:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212948Z
CREATED:20240217T212948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212948Z
UID:3907-1711112400-1711116000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 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-easy-walks-6/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Talk,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T113000
DTSTAMP:20240217T214014Z
CREATED:20240217T214014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T214014Z
UID:3914-1711708200-1711711800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Salamanders
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-salamanders/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T204354Z
CREATED:20240322T204301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T204354Z
UID:3997-1712322000-1712325600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-7/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T141500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T163000
DTSTAMP:20240322T215348Z
CREATED:20240322T215332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T215348Z
UID:4012-1712585700-1712593800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Great North American Solar Eclipse
DESCRIPTION:For this drop-in program\, learn about our solar system while viewing the solar eclipse safely! Find out what an eclipse is\, make your own sun clock\, follow our planetary trail\, and while supplies last\, get a free pair of safe eclipse viewing glasses. Peak viewing here is at 3:30 p.m. In Massachusetts\, we will not see a total solar eclipse\, and so it is never safe to directly view the sun without a solar filter\, such as eclipse glasses. In partnership with Montague Public Libraries. For all ages. Meet outside on the lawn.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-great-north-american-solar-eclipse/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T113000
DTSTAMP:20240323T163517Z
CREATED:20240323T162645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T163517Z
UID:4018-1712917800-1712921400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Skunks
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-skunks-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T204530Z
CREATED:20240322T204530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T204530Z
UID:4000-1712926800-1712930400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-8/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240413
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240422
DTSTAMP:20240323T171807Z
CREATED:20240323T171807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T171807Z
UID:4029-1712966400-1713743999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Earth Week Investigation Station and Indoor StoryWalk® - One Earth
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week for activities to inspire taking care of where we live. Enjoy indoor and outdoor scavenger hunts\, crafts\, and activities to honor the Earth\, our shared home. Includes the indoor StoryWalk® — One Earth by Eileen Spinelli\, which is an invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. For all ages. Meet at the welcome desk. \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/earth-week-investigation-station-and-indoor-storywalk-one-earth/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship,Story Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T113000
DTSTAMP:20240323T163910Z
CREATED:20240323T163910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T163910Z
UID:4020-1713522600-1713526200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Osprey
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-osprey/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T140000
DTSTAMP:20240322T212540Z
CREATED:20240322T212321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T212540Z
UID:4002-1713531600-1713535200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & 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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-9/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240420T120000
DTSTAMP:20240323T174302Z
CREATED:20240323T174302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T174302Z
UID:4036-1713607200-1713614400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Park Serve Day: Give a Day\, Make a Difference
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to the Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. For any special accommodations or needs you may have for the day\, please call (413) 863-3221. Bring your own water and snack. Registration:  https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-park-serve-day. For ages 6 and up. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/park-serve-day-give-a-day-make-a-difference-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Who Lives in a Tree?
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-who-lives-in-a-tree/
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:20240426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T140000
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SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks - In An Immigrant's Footsteps
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 the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 4/26: Our Food\, Farms\, and Factories* Fourth Friday topic is: In An Immigrant’s Footsteps. Meet at the main entrance. \n*In 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-in-an-immigrants-footsteps/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T160000
DTSTAMP:20240330T202624Z
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Tales: Live Animals with the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum
DESCRIPTION:Take a literary journey around the world as a storytelling naturalist from the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum shares tales of animals and magic from around the world. With each story\, a live animal will visit to bring a natural history piece to the myth and legends! Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. For ages 6 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. Free. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wildlife-tales-southern-vermont-natural-history-museum/
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:20240503T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T113000
DTSTAMP:20240420T200402Z
CREATED:20240420T200402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T200402Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Birds
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. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult\, siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-birds-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:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T201208Z
CREATED:20240420T201208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T201208Z
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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-18/
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:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240504T130000
DTSTAMP:20240428T210307Z
CREATED:20240420T204843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240428T210307Z
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SUMMARY:Find us at the Farmer’s Market!* Seed Scenes
DESCRIPTION:It’s planting time! Be creative and experience the beauty and colors of seeds while making scenes in dough! Join Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center volunteer\, Dawn Marvin Ward\, and DCR staff at the Great Falls Farmers market on opening day (between 6th and 7th streets along\nAvenue A at Peskompskut Park). For all ages.The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th Streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. Part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project.  \n* Food\, Farms\, & 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 www.greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/find-us-at-the-farmers-market/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240509
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240626
DTSTAMP:20240420T200112Z
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® — Ruby’s Birds
DESCRIPTION:Ongoing\, May 9—June 25 \nEnjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Ruby’s Birds by Mya Thompson\, for readers ages 3-7 and everyone who celebrates birds. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route.  \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-rubys-birds/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Walk
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