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SUMMARY:To Breathe Freely: Tenements of Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:As the brick blocks went up\, the Turners Falls tenements tested every aspect of the town\, from its ability to deal with disease to what laborers expected from their lot in life. Join DCR staff as we use photographs\, maps and news clippings to step back in time and learn about life in the tenements. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/to-breathe-freely-tenements-of-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T140000
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SUMMARY:A Bridge Too Far
DESCRIPTION:What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls drove neighbors and whole towns against each other? How do these dramas and debates that played out in newspapers and town meetings still impact us today? Join DCR staff as we piece together the stories and lessons of these burning questions affecting all five villages in Montague during the late 1800s. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-bridge-too-far-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
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SUMMARY:Postponed until March 1st: A Bridge Too Far
DESCRIPTION:We are postponing our program ‘A Bridge Too Far’ until March 1st\, 2-3 p.m. See you then!  Here are the details:What about building new bridges in Gilded Age Turners Falls drove neighbors and whole towns against each other? How do these dramas and debates that played out in newspapers and town meetings still impact us today? Join DCR staff as we piece together the stories and lessons of these burning questions affecting all five villages in Montague during the late 1800s. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-bridge-too-far/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20250119T213052Z
CREATED:20250118T205012Z
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SUMMARY:The Secret Lives of Turners Falls Germans
DESCRIPTION:After the canal was rebuilt in 1869\, German immigrants were among the first to move to Turners Falls and first to witness the planned village’s growing pains. Join DCR staff as we use photos\, news clippings\, and oral history to figure out how they built their community and traditions through mutual aid and hard work. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-secret-lives-of-turners-falls-germans/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20241221T164914Z
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SUMMARY:Forgotten Immigrants: The Bohemians of Turners Falls
DESCRIPTION:Beginning in the 1870s\, drawn by the promise of work at the John Russell Cutlery factory\, almost 300 Bohemian immigrants left farms in central Europe to start life anew in the industrial village of Turners Falls. This illustrated talk by local historian Jim Bridgman\, based on over 35 years of research and his new book\, Forgotten Immigrants\, explores the lives of these intrepid pioneers. Find out what motivated Bohemians to leave their ancestral homes\, and what they found once they arrived in Western Massachusetts. Sponsored by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. For youth and adults. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/forgotten-immigrants-the-bohemians-of-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTSTAMP:20241215T213404Z
CREATED:20241215T213404Z
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SUMMARY:The Grand Trunk Hotel
DESCRIPTION:What was so grand about the Grand Trunk Hotel in Turners Falls? The hotel\, once sited next to today’s Center\, was built in 1872 and demolished in 1968. Join DCR staff as we use our imaginations\, old photographs\, and testimonials\, to piece together the story of the grand old days in Turners Falls. For youth and adults. Co-sponsored by Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-grand-trunk-hotel/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241207T220000
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SUMMARY:Grange Celebration! *
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Montague Common Hall at 34 Main Street in Montague Center for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series closing event! Program includes a potluck dinner\, a “History of the Grange” talk\, and a Contra Dance! Music by All Over the Map. Calling by Steve Howland. Friendly for newcomers\, -fun for everyone and all ages. Free. \nSchedule of events: \n5 p.m. Local Grange history talk by Will Quale\, scholar and neighbor \n6 p.m.-ish Potluck supper in the newly-dehumidified dining room \n7 p.m. Community Contra dance. Beginner-friendly\, family-friendly. Shy people welcome too. No special skills or experience needed. Steve Howland\, ever-genial caller; Rebecca Weiss\, fiddle; Becky Hollingsworth piano; and Friends. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/grange-celebration/
LOCATION:Montague Common Hall\, 34 Main Street\, Montague\, MA\, 01351\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241120T120000
DTSTAMP:20241115T194109Z
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SUMMARY:DCR Announces New Indigenous Peoples Partnership Coordinator – Meet and Greet: Leah Hopkins
DESCRIPTION:Please welcome Leah Hopkins to DCR\, serving as the newly-created Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator. An enrolled member of the Narragansett Indian Tribe\, she brings two decades of experience building bridges between institutions & Tribal Nations. bit.ly/3URCx… \nJoin DCR as we welcome Leah Hopkins as she relates her experience as a subsistence practitioner and cultural worker grounded in the tradition of her ancestors\, and opens the floor for a discussion about Indigenous connections to the land and her role at DCR.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/dcr-announces-new-indigenous-peoples-partnership-coordinator-meet-and-greet-leah-hopkins/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T153000
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SUMMARY:The Nolumbeka Project Presents:  Full Beaver Moon Gathering *
DESCRIPTION:The Nolumbeka Project presents the annual Full Beaver Moon Gathering with guest speaker Angela Marcellino\, author of The True Natives of Cape Cod Massachusetts and their Food Ways. Raffle drawing. Free admission and all ages are welcome. For more information about the event visit nolumbekaproject.org. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-nolumbeka-project-presents-full-beaver-moon-gathering-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241114T203000
DTSTAMP:20241011T171905Z
CREATED:20241011T171726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T171905Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Stories Music: Performance and Presentation *
DESCRIPTION:Find inspiration to address the climate crisis through the power of creativity and storytelling. Musician and director of Climate Stories Project\, Jason Davis\, discusses his work with  climate narrative music\, featuring recorded voices of people around the world speaking about their personal responses to the climate crisis. Jason also performs solo double bass musical pieces\, which includes excerpts from recorded climate stories. \nClimate Stories Project is an educational and artistic forum that shares personal stories about climate change. Learn how a local farm has been impacted by climate change. Refreshments included! Meet in the Great Hall. For ages teen to adult. ADA/Reasonable Accommodation: Call: 617-645-0358. Email:  Moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov. \n* This Food\, Farms\, and Factories event is supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and National Endowment for the Humanities. To learn more visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/climate-stories-music-performance-and-presentation/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,Music,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240929T160000
DTSTAMP:20240930T154053Z
CREATED:20240824T211745Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240930T154053Z
UID:4443-1727618400-1727625600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Talk and Exhibit Reception: Franklin County Industry “Then and Now” *
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy refreshments starting at 2 p.m.\, and then at 2:30 p.m. Jim Terapane from the Museum of Our Industrial Heritage talks about the origins of some of Franklin County’s most influential industries and how this heritage endures today. Learn about how the descendants of these early pioneering industries are surviving and how our creative culture continues to evolve. DCR staff introduce our new Great Hall exhibit: A First Class Machine Shop. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*Food\, Farms\, and 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 greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/talk-and-exhibit-reception-franklin-county-industry-then-and-now/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T190000
DTSTAMP:20240825T143318Z
CREATED:20240824T161417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T143318Z
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SUMMARY:Harvest Reading *
DESCRIPTION:For older youth and adults. Join us at the Montague Center Library\, in celebration of the Harvest Moon. A curated selection of 5-10 local authors share their poems or short pieces on the theme of the harvest. Join us for refreshments\, inspiring readings\, and to celebrate the season! The Montague Center Library is located at 17 Center Street in Montague. \n*Food\, Farms\, and 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 greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/harvest-reading/
LOCATION:Montague Center Library\, 17 Center Street\, Montague\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240914T153000
DTSTAMP:20240825T143224Z
CREATED:20240824T160120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T143224Z
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SUMMARY:Talk With the Indian Doctress: * Interpreting 19th Century Native American Medicine
DESCRIPTION:At the Shea Theater\, Dr. Marge Bruchac discusses research on Native medicinal plants and practitioners\, the approaches she uses to make these histories visible\, as part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, in collaboration with the Nolumbeka Project. In 19th century New England\, “Indian Doctors” and “Indian Doctresses” treated Native and non-Native neighbors alike. Connecticut River valley residents turned to Mohican and Abenaki practitioners for what we recognize today as herbalism\, chiropractic\, physiotherapy\, and spiritual healing. As people moved increasingly towards modern medicine\, these gifted healers were forgotten\, and their knowledge exploited by patent medicine makers. Refreshments in the lobby at 1 p.m. Talk begins at 1:30 p.m. Free & open to all. Shea Theater\, 71 Avenue A. \n*Food\, Farms\, and 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 greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/talk-with-the-indian-doctress-interpreting-19th-century-native-american-medicine/
LOCATION:Shea Theater Arts Center\, 71 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTSTAMP:20240619T211619Z
CREATED:20240619T211611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T211619Z
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SUMMARY:Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer *
DESCRIPTION:For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series\, local author\, Cathy Stanton\, discusses her new book\, Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer. Cathy Stanton is a writer and anthropologist who stumbled into the grocery business as part of a community effort to save a small food co-op in Orange. This presentation and conversation will share what she learned and where she thinks the “local food” movement should go next. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: 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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-margins-lessons-from-an-unlikely-grocer/
LOCATION:Montague Center Library\, 17 Center Street\, Montague\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20240619T193735Z
CREATED:20240619T193645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T193735Z
UID:4290-1721484000-1721491200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Made in Montague Talk *
DESCRIPTION:Anne Harding and Michaela Henry present their findings to the question\, what’s being made in Montague today? Some companies have a long local history. Others are on the cutting edge of technology. Businesses include food\, farms\, beverages\, factories\, music\, movies\, electricity\, arts\, photography\, fabric\, and fashion. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: 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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/made-in-montague-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20240519T192159Z
CREATED:20240518T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T192159Z
UID:4215-1719669600-1719676800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Closing Reception and Performance: What’s on Your Plate? *
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic art\, word\, and performance conclude Exploded View’s exhibit on the theme of food\, farms\, hope\, community\, and climate. Features readings of selected work by Exploded View\, and family sing-along with community bard Annie Hassett. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. This performance is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/closing-reception-and-performance-whats-on-your-plate/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Music,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20240518T202449Z
CREATED:20240518T202438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T202449Z
UID:4209-1719050400-1719054000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition: Housing History*
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. Meet at the main entrance. Inclement weather cancels. Discover the housing of mill workers and mill owners during the industrialization of Turners Falls. Meet at the main entrance. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-edition-housing-history/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20240518T194200Z
CREATED:20240518T194200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T194200Z
UID:4204-1718908200-1718913600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Revealed: The Amazing Story of Armored Mud Balls and Friends Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Jurassic armored mud balls – one of the rarest sedimentary rock structures on the planet! Prof. Richard Little explains how he discovered them\, how they formed\, and why they’re so rare. Featuring stories of plate tectonics\, floods\, changing climates\, and suspension bridges! Sponsored by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center. This presentation is preceded by a brief Friends Group annual meeting. Following\, take a guided and short 10-minute walk to Unity Park and see the real armored mud balls! Light refreshments provided. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/revealed-the-amazing-story-of-armored-mud-balls-and-friends-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geology,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240609T160000
DTSTAMP:20240601T150017Z
CREATED:20240517T213834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T150017Z
UID:4189-1717941600-1717948800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Foraging Walk*
DESCRIPTION:Explore how people have coevolved with plants. Join herbalist Laura Torraco\, owner of Sage Green Botanicals\, for a plant walk guided by the senses. Discover plant ID tips\, medicinal and material uses\, and histories of plants that live around us. Part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series of programs with Exploded View. For ages 12 and up. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the main entrance. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/downtown-foraging-walk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T160000
DTSTAMP:20240518T204420Z
CREATED:20240420T212215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T204420Z
UID:4128-1716127200-1716134400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Wild and Cultivated Edible Plants: A Show ’n Tell *
DESCRIPTION:Many invasive plants\, like garlic mustard and goutweed\, are tasty and nutritious additions to our diet. Author/illustrator Blanche Derby brings samples of her wild and cultivated plant friends for this indoor presentation in the Great Hall. In collaboration with Exploded View and our 2024Food\, Farms\, and Factories project. For ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wild-and-cultivated-edible-plants-a-show-n-tell/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240518T153000
DTSTAMP:20240420T211751Z
CREATED:20240420T211715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T211751Z
UID:4125-1716037200-1716046200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nolumbeka Project Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:Commemorate the 348th Anniversary of the Great Falls Massacre and the 20th anniversary of the Reconciliation Ceremony\, outdoors weather permitting\, or in the Great Hall. Tribal members and non-Tribal public are welcome. Honored guests include: Liz Coldwind Santana Kiser\, Elder\, Council Woman\, and Tribal Historical Preservation Officer for the Chaubunagungamaug Band of Nipmuck Indians; Elnu Abenaki Chief Roger Longtoe Sheehan; and others. For more info visit: www.nolumbekaproject.org. Free and open to all. Light refreshments provided. Co-sponsored by Nolumbeka Project and DCR.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nolumbeka-project-day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240511T130000
DTSTAMP:20240424T162128Z
CREATED:20240424T162044Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240424T162128Z
UID:4140-1715425200-1715432400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Make Your own Meadow*
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to create your own pollinator-friendly meadow with landscape designers Tom Sullivan and Peter Wackernagle\, and then take a short walk to see pollinator gardens in downtown Turners Falls. In collaboration with Exploded View and our 2024 Food\, Farms\, and Factories project. For ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall. \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/make-your-own-meadow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T153000
DTSTAMP:20240420T195726Z
CREATED:20240323T175439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T195726Z
UID:4044-1714312800-1714318200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:New Roots in River Banks Closing Event: A Polish Costume Talk
DESCRIPTION:Join Polish Folk artist Susan Urban for a slide presentation of costumes from various regions of Poland\, along with a regional costume map and handmade miniature samples of each costume. This event is presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. Meet in the Great Hall. \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/new-roots-in-river-banks-closing-event-a-polish-costume-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T140000
DTSTAMP:20240221T212648Z
CREATED:20240103T220637Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T212648Z
UID:3781-1711717200-1711720800@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. Meet at the main entrance. Friday 3/29: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories* Fourth Friday Series the topic is: Polish Clubs. \n\n\n\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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,Talk,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
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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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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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:20240310T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240310T150000
DTSTAMP:20240217T220715Z
CREATED:20240103T220344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220715Z
UID:3779-1710079200-1710082800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The Griswold Cotton Mill
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the Griswold Cotton Mill and the community of Turners Falls. Part of our 2024 Food\, Farms\, and Factories program series. For teens and adults. \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/tbd-factory-talk-the-griswold-cotton-mill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212057Z
CREATED:20240217T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212057Z
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:20240302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20240217T220630Z
CREATED:20240103T220114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220630Z
UID:3776-1709388000-1709391600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The John Russell Cutlery Company
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the John Russell Cutlery Company and the Turners Falls community. Part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories program series. For teens and adults. \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. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/factory-talk-the-john-russell-cutlery-company/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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