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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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SUMMARY:Find us at the Farmers Market:  Soils and Soil pH Testing*
DESCRIPTION:As part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, join DCR staff\, the Friends of the Center\, and Western MA Master Gardeners to learn about soils and soil testing\, including family-friendly activities. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. Bring your soil to be tested for free by following these directions: \nTesting Your Soil’s pH\nWhat is pH?\n• pH is a measure of the acidity of the soil.\n• The pH scale runs from 1 to 14 where: pH< 7 is acidic\, pH = 7 neutral\, pH > 7 is basic \nWhy do I need to test my soil’s pH?\n• Nutrients and acidity can change with time and use.\n• Acidity controls the availability of nutrients and beneficial organisms.\n• Plants have different pH requirements:\nBlueberries and rhododendron need acidic soil\, pH 4.5 to 5.5.\nVegetables grow best in pH 6.0 to 7.0.\n• Lime or sulfur may be needed to correct pH imbalance. \nWhere can I have my soil tested?\n• pH only: Master Gardener table at local farmers markets and fairs ($2.00/ donation).\nSee website for days and times: http://wmmga.org\n• Full Soil Analysis: UMass Soil Testing Laboratory.\nFor details go to: http://soiltest.umass.edu \nWhen is the best time to test?\n• At least 6-8 weeks after a lime\, sulfur\, or fertilizer application.\n• Best: Fall\, Second best: Early Spring.\n• Any time when starting new planting area. \nWhat do I need to collect a soil sample?\n• Trowel\, shovel or sampling tube\n• Bucket\n• Coarse sieve or screen\n• Drying tray or plate\n• Zip-lock bag \nHow do I collect samples?\n• Define your sample area. If sampling multiple areas\, keep samples separated by area.\n• Remove a thin slice or plug of soil from surface to proper depth.\nSample depths: 3”-4” Lawn\, 6”-8” flower/vegetable garden\, 10”-12” trees/shrubs\n• Collect 4 -6 samples for small area\, 8-12 for large.\n• Mix single area’s samples together in bucket.\n• Scoop 1 cup mixed soil and spread on a clean plate/tray to dry.\n• Sift to remove debris and place in a labeled zip-lock bag.\n• Note approximate size and type of area (vegetable\, flower\, lawn\, shrub) on bag.\n• Avoid sampling when very wet. \n  \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/soiltesting/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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