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SUMMARY:Tea Rex party with Dinoman
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for humongous\, inflatable dinosaurs! The Montague Public Libraries invite you to a “Tea Rex” Party with special guest Dinoman! How do we know dinosaurs were here? What is a fossil? How are they made? Join us after school for a program that is fun and informative for all ages. No registration required. Kid-friendly refreshments will be served. Questions? Call the library at (413) 863-3214. Sponsored by the Friends of the Montague Public Libraries and in collaboration with the Great Falls Discovery Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/tea-rex-party-with-dinoman/
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:20231021T130000
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SUMMARY:Falls Fest Update - Indoor activities only
DESCRIPTION:Update: Outdoor activities for this year’s Falls Fest have been postponed to next autumn. However\, we’ll still have indoor crafting activities at the Discovery Center at the Welcome Desk. Other venues around town may continue with indoor activities too! \nThe Original Plan: This year’s downtown Falls Festival celebrates our neighbors and local businesses with family activities\, good food\, and great music. In partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, find family activities on Avenue A near the Discovery Center. Enjoy crafts\, scavenger hunts\, and an orienteering adventure. Join Ezekiel Jakub of Conservación Panamá to learn how to use a map and compass together to stay safe in the woods! From 2:00-3:00 p.m. on the grounds of the Center enjoy an “Awesome Art in Motion” dance performance with Great Falls Creative Movement (rain date for the dance performance is Saturday Oct. 28).
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/falls-fest-family-fun/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T060000
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SUMMARY:Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke - Barton Cove
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m.\, 7:00 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:00 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, 2:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, or 4:00 p.m. \nMany birds you see during fall migration are flying south to Panama! Join ornithologist Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá for one or more FREE hour-long birdwatching adventures. These walks introduce you to these fabulous migratory birds along the Connecticut River. Learn about conservation research and actions\, and what you can do. For ages 14 and up. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes. Space is limited\, register at: 413-863-3221.  \n\nSunday\, October 15\, Barton Cove— Meet at Barton Cove Camping and Day-Use Area\, 82 French King Highway\, Gill\, about one mile east of the Discovery Center off Route 2. Park at the day-use area parking lot.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/migration-week-bird-walks-with-zeke-barton-cove/
LOCATION:Barton Cove Day Use Area\, Barton Cove Road\, Gill\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231014T170000
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SUMMARY:Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke - Migratory Way
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m.\, 7:00 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:00 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, 2:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, or 4:00 p.m. \nMany birds you see during fall migration are flying south to Panama! Join ornithologist Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá for one or more FREE hour-long birdwatching adventures. These walks introduce you to these fabulous migratory birds along the Connecticut River. Learn about conservation research and actions\, and what you can do. For ages 14 and up. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes. Space is limited\, register at: 413-863-3221.  \n\nSaturday\, October 14\, Migratory Way— Park in the lot at the intersection of G and 15th Streets in Turners Falls\, at the gate to Migratory Way.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/migration-week-bird-walks-with-zeke-migratory-way/
LOCATION:Migratory Way at intersection of G and 15th Streets\, Migratory Way\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231013T060000
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SUMMARY:Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke - Canalside Rail Trail in East Deerfield
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m.\, 7:00 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:00 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, 2:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, or 4:00 p.m. \nMany birds you see during fall migration are flying south to Panama! Join ornithologist Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá for one or more FREE hour-long birdwatching adventures. These walks introduce you to these fabulous migratory birds along the Connecticut River. Learn about conservation research and actions\, and what you can do. For ages 14 and up. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes. Space is limited\, register at: 413-863-3221.  \n\nFriday\, October 13\, Canalside Rail Trail— Meet at the parking lot in East Deerfield off McClelland Farm Road.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/migration-week-bird-walks-with-zeke-canalside-rail-trail-in-east-deerfield/
LOCATION:Canalside Rail Trail East Deerfield end\, McClelland Farm Road - 42.57310199486327\, -72.5754147484542\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01342\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231012T060000
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SUMMARY:Migration Week: Bird Walks with Zeke - Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation
DESCRIPTION:Sign up for a one-hour program at either: 6:00 a.m.\, 7:00 a.m.\, 8:00 a.m.\, 9:00 a.m.\, 10:00 a.m.\, 11:00 a.m.\, 1:00 p.m.\, 2:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, or 4:00 p.m. \nMany birds you see during fall migration are flying south to Panama! Join ornithologist Zeke Jakub of Conservación Panamá for one or more FREE hour-long birdwatching adventures. These walks introduce you to these fabulous migratory birds along the Connecticut River. Learn about conservation research and actions\, and what you can do. For ages 14 and up. Bring binoculars and a bird field guide if you have them\, dress for the weather\, and wear sturdy shoes. Space is limited\, register at: 413-863-3221.  \n\nThursday\, October 12\, Mt. Sugarloaf State Reservation— Meet at the top of Mount Sugarloaf in South Deerfield (300 Sugarloaf St.) at the observation tower. Park at the bottom and hike up\, or drive to the top and park for free (let DCR staff know you are here for the birding program). The park road opens at 9:00 a.m.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/migration-week-bird-walks-with-zeke-mount-sugarloaf-state-reservation/
LOCATION:Mount Sugarloaf State Reservation\, 300 Sugarloaf Street\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T140000
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SUMMARY:Conservación Panamá: Rural Bird Guide Training
DESCRIPTION:Conservación Panamá\, a non-profit organization from Greenfield\, has brought a livable wage to the rural poor of Panama. Where ecosystems and their services are lost due to farming methods\, Conservación Panamá has a solution. Learn how these accomplishments directly relate to birds in New England and how successful this program has been. Q & A follows a multimedia presentation. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/conservacion-panama-rural-bird-guide-training/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231001T150000
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CREATED:20230914T214233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T150743Z
UID:3337-1696168800-1696172400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Geology of Gill and Vicinity— The Best Place in the World To Study Geology
DESCRIPTION:Professor Emeritus Richard Little\, presents his new 25-minute movie\, The Geology of Gill and Vicinity —The Best Place in the World To Study Geology. Dive into the deep history preserved in our local rocks and landscape. Learn about the birth and death of Pangea\, local dinosaurs\, armored mud balls\, Lake Hitchcock\, and the mysterious deep holes in the Connecticut’s riverbed. Prof. Little will also bring samples for display and leads a tour of the Center’s Rock Garden. Meet in the Great Hall. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-geology-of-gill-and-vicinity-the-best-place-in-the-world-to-study-geology/
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:20230917T103000
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SUMMARY:Adventures in the Microcosmos: Foldscopes
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use an origami microscope! Join ornithologist Ezekiel “Zeke” Jakub\, co-founder of the non-profit Conservacion Panama\, for “adventures in the microcosmos\,” an opportunity to observe tiny parts of our world up close and get an introduction to scientific methods and conservation—all while using a Foldscope. Free. Registration required. Please call 413-863-3221 to sign-up. For children and families ages 9 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/adventures-in-the-microcosmos-foldscopes/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Science
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