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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 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-and-easy-walk-19/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T130000
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SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories - The John Russell Cutlery Factory
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 1/26 topic: the John Russell Cutlery Factory 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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
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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 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-and-easy-walk-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20240120T214213Z
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UID:3843-1707483600-1707487200@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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-22/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T140000
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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 highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-23/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T140000
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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:20240301T130000
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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;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
DTSTAMP:20240217T212057Z
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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:20240315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240315T140000
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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:20240322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240322T140000
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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:20240329T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240329T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240405T130000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240412T140000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240419T140000
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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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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:20240503T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T140000
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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:20240510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240510T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T201603Z
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UID:4096-1715346000-1715349600@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-19/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240517T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T201735Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T201735Z
UID:4099-1715950800-1715954400@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-20/
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:20240524T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240524T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T203616Z
CREATED:20240420T202037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T203616Z
UID:4102-1716555600-1716559200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Sea Lamprey*
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. Today’s topic is Sea Lamprey\, as 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/nice-easy-walk-sea-lamprey/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240531T140000
DTSTAMP:20240420T203915Z
CREATED:20240420T203915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240420T203915Z
UID:4107-1717160400-1717164000@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-21/
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:20240602T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240602T103000
DTSTAMP:20240515T193919Z
CREATED:20240515T193919Z
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UID:4164-1717313400-1717324200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Migratory Bird Walk with Mass Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a guided bird walk with MassWildlife experts during peak migratory bird nesting season. Birders of all experience are welcome. Participants should be prepared to walk ~2-miles at a comfortable group pace. Bring binoculars and water\, dress for the weather\, and wear closed-toed shoes good for walking on uneven ground. Hosted in partnership with the Massachusetts Forest Alliance. Limited spots available. Registration is required. \nLocation: Leyden Wildlife Management Area – exact meeting location will be emailed to you prior to the event \nHave a question? Email Meghan Crawford at meghan.crawford@mass.gov \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/migratory-bird-walk-with-mass-wildlife/
LOCATION:Leyden Wildlife Management Area\, Leyden\, Massachusetts\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Walk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Wildlife":MAILTO:meghan.crawford@mass.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240607T140000
DTSTAMP:20240517T212937Z
CREATED:20240517T212532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212937Z
UID:4175-1717765200-1717768800@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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.\nInclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-10/
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: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:20240614T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240614T140000
DTSTAMP:20240517T212904Z
CREATED:20240517T212904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T212904Z
UID:4177-1718370000-1718373600@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 highlights along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water.\nInclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-22/
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: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: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:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20240619T194846Z
CREATED:20240619T194834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T194846Z
UID:4293-1722074400-1722078000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Downtown Restaurants  - Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition *
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. Join us as we highlight local restaurants downtown and explore their connections to local food. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. \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/nice-easy-walk-downtown-restaurants-food-farms-and-factories-edition/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240824T110000
DTSTAMP:20240619T205423Z
CREATED:20240619T205413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T205423Z
UID:4304-1724493600-1724497200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk: Community Gardens  – Food\, Farms\, and Factories Edition *
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. Join us as we explore downtown Turners Falls community gardens with a stop at the Great Falls Farmers Market. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. \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/nice-easy-walk-community-gardens-food-farms-and-factories-edition/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240913T140000
DTSTAMP:20240825T143048Z
CREATED:20240824T150332Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T143048Z
UID:4407-1726232400-1726236000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks: Industrialization *
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. Our September walks focus on community and industrialization in Turners Falls. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. \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/nice-easy-walks-industrialization-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T140000
DTSTAMP:20240825T143406Z
CREATED:20240824T150632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240825T143406Z
UID:4410-1726837200-1726840800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks: Industrialization *
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. Our September walks focus on community and industrialization in Turners Falls. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance. \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/nice-easy-walks-industrialization-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Walk
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