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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
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-beavers-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Salamanders
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-salamanders-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T120000
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Paper Quilting Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from fabric\, paper\, needle and thread\, inspired by the spring bird migrations. Or\, keep it simple with quilting using paper only. For adults\, teens and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult and adept with a needle). All art materials provided but feel welcome to use your own. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-paper-quilting-migrations/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T170000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20260221T162025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T162025Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Big Night for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:On a mild\, rainy night in early spring\, thousands of frogs\, toads\, and salamanders move across Massachusetts to reach their vernal pools and start the next generation of amphibians. But the journey across roads and lawns can be deadly. Join us for a brief presentation\, or come later for games\, crafting\, and conversations about how to help a local Big Night brigade! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-big-night-for-beginners-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260306T113000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Frogs
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-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T113000
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CREATED:20251226T185313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T194543Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - When Will It Be Spring?
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-when-will-it-be-spring-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20260109T224909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T224909Z
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally – Watershed Mosaics
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from tile\, pebbles\, marbles and glue\, inspired by nature in wintertime. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 a.m. for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-watershed-mosaics/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260220T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251226T184936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T184936Z
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Rabbits
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-rabbits-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T160000
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CREATED:20260201T155607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T155607Z
UID:5855-1771164000-1771171200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: How Deep is Your Love? from Sandbox Films.
DESCRIPTION:Our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films continues with How Deep is Your Love? Scientists explore the mysterious deep sea to collect and name undiscovered species. As they uncover mesmerizing creatures and ecosystems thriving in darkness\, a looming threat emerges: the prospect of deep-sea mining in this untouched wilderness. This film weaves wonder with urgency\, challenging us to balance the drive for resources with the intrinsic value of an ecosystem. As we journey through this breathtaking realm\, we are left to ponder – how deep is our love? Free hot chocolate. For adults and youth ages 12 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-how-deep-is-your-love-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260223
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CREATED:20251226T212600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251226T212600Z
UID:5662-1771113600-1771804799@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - School Vacation Week 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. Explore through touchable artifacts and habitat diorama scavenger hunts. For ages 4 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-school-vacation-week-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,Self-Guided,Stewardship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260329
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20260109T204951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T215121Z
UID:5823-1770249600-1774742399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: Maps of River History by Joe Kopera
DESCRIPTION:Come see the secret histories of your favorite rivers! Geologist and cartographer Joe Kopera has studied the New England landscape for over 25 years. View the land like a geologist: Maps of River History\, reveals the hidden details in the topography of rivers and their floodplains\, clues to the past 15\,000 years of their work shaping the land on which we live.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-maps-of-river-history-by-joe-kopera/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20260109T213930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T213930Z
UID:5830-1769954400-1769961600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series:  Fire of Love from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films continues with Fire of Love. Curiosity is stronger than fear. This film tells the story of two French lovers\, Katia and Maurice Krafft\, who died in a volcanic explosion doing the very thing that brought them together: unraveling the mysteries of our planet\, while simultaneously capturing the most explosive volcano imagery ever recorded. Along the way\, they changed our understanding of the natural world\, and saved tens of thousands of lives. Previously unseen hours of pristine 16-millimeter film and thousands of photographs reveal the birth of modern volcanology through an unlikely lens — the love of its two pioneers. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate. For adults and youth ages 12 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-fire-of-love-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260131T150000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251220T170853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T170853Z
UID:5619-1769868000-1769871600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Guest Speaker: The Secret World of Freshwater Mussels
DESCRIPTION:The Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions (MACC) – Young Professionals Committee presents a talk by Freshwater Malacologist\, Virginia Martell\, on the vital roles that freshwater mussels play in our aquatic ecosystems\, including water filtration and nutrient cycling. The talk includes discussion of Massachusetts’ populations of mussels that are at risk\, the evaluation process for environmental permits\, the fundamentals of freshwater mussel biology and ecology and their connection to Massachusetts’ environmental permitting requirements. Virginia Martell specializes in freshwater mussel restoration efforts targeting state and federally endangered species. For free registration visit: maccweb.org or call the center to learn more. For adults and youth 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-guest-speaker-the-secret-world-of-freshwater-mussels/
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:20260130T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T224921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T224921Z
UID:5588-1769769000-1769772600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Owls
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-owls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260123T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T221701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T221701Z
UID:5586-1769164200-1769167800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Groundhogs
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-groundhogs-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260116T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T220421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T220421Z
UID:5583-1768559400-1768563000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Possums
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-possums/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260201
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T211447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211447Z
UID:5574-1768348800-1769903999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalk®- Tracks in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife in the book Tracks in the Snow by Wong Herbert Yee. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. 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. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalk-tracks-in-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Self-Guided,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251220T170126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T170126Z
UID:5614-1768140000-1768145400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: Nocturnes from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films continues with Nocturnes. In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas\, moths are whispering something to us. In the dark of night\, two curious observers shine a light on this secret universe. Together\, they are on an expedition to decode these nocturnal creatures in a remote ecological “hot spot” on the border of India and Bhutan. The result is a deeply immersive film that transports audiences to a rarely seen place and urges us all to look more closely at the hidden interconnections of the natural world. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate! Meet in the Great Hall. All ages. (Snow date: January 18).
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-nocturnes-from-sandbox-films/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T213335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T213335Z
UID:5579-1767954600-1767958200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter 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-winter-birds-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T160000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251220T154440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251220T154440Z
UID:5595-1767535200-1767542400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Matinee Documentary Series: Werner Herzog’s Fireball from Sandbox Films
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the start of our free winter Sunday matinee documentary series from Sandbox Films beginning with Werner Herzog’s Fireball. Since before we existed\, meteors have haunted our planet. Over billions of years\, extraterrestrial bombardments have reshaped the very nature of our planet\, causing species to perish or flourish — and perhaps even seeding the initial building blocks for life on Earth. Today we can still hear the echo of these meteor impacts\, ringing through culture\, mythology\, and scientific research. Fireball takes viewers into the mystery at the heart of these fallen stones\, exploring their origins and their impacts on civilization. Sandbox Films is an Oscar-nominated production studio that illuminates the art and beauty of scientific inquiry: humankind’s weird\, messy\, brilliant way of navigating the world. Free hot chocolate! For adults and teens aged 14 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. (Snow date January 17). 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sunday-matinee-documentary-series-werner-herzogs-fireball-from-sandbox-films/
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:20260102T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260102T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T211855Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211855Z
UID:5577-1767349800-1767353400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bear
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-bear-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251226T113000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251123T224401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251123T224401Z
UID:5467-1766745000-1766748600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Deer
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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-deer-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251219T210919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T211146Z
UID:5572-1766707200-1768175999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalk® - Under the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife\, in the book\, Under the Snow\, by Melissa Stewart. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. 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/ongoing-indoor-storywalks-under-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Story Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260105
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251128T221013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T221113Z
UID:5485-1766707200-1767571199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - School Vacation Week: Mammal Adaptation Investigation Station
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about local mammals and their unique winter adaptations. Every animal has special adaptations that enable them to survive in their winter habitats. Explore through touchable artifacts (pelts\, replica skulls\, and replica tracks)\, and habitat diorama scavenger hunts. For ages 4 and up. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-school-vacation-week-mammal-adaptation-investigation-station-2/
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:20251218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251218T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251122T190302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T190302Z
UID:5461-1766062800-1766066400@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 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-57/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251122T190056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T190056Z
UID:5459-1765458000-1765461600@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 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-56/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251207
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260131
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251122T185351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T185351Z
UID:5453-1765065600-1769817599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Exhibit: Home
DESCRIPTION:From forest floor to canopy\, Will Close’s exhibition of original watercolor and mixed media paintings invites viewers to rediscover the beauty and complexity of the natural world that surrounds us. Accompanied by thoughtful text and quotes from experts and longtime New Englanders alike\, each piece reveals the hidden stories\, characters\, and connections that shape the living landscape we all call home. For all ages. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-home/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251122T185816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251122T185816Z
UID:5457-1764853200-1764856800@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 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. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-55/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T143000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251019T155752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T155752Z
UID:5419-1763816400-1763821800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Wildflowers in Winter
DESCRIPTION:Embrace the identification challenge of matching summer wildflowers with their winter attire with naturalist Dawn Marvin Ward. Learn how through photographs\, clues\, and hands-on exploration to expand your knowledge of the winter landscape. Discover the amazing variety of shapes\, forms and textures\, learn lore and legend of our local plants\, and gain an appreciation of wildflowers in their dormant state. Dawn is an educator and naturalist who has been sharing her knowledge and appreciation of nature for over 20 years. Note: This program is not a hike\, specimens will be available inside. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wildflowers-in-winter/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T112136
CREATED:20251019T151130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T151526Z
UID:5401-1763643600-1763647200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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 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-and-easy-walk-32/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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