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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-45/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-46/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T130000
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-47/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T140000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T151204Z
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-48/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260425T212210Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Turners Falls Tenement Tour
DESCRIPTION:Discover how tenements tested every aspect of the town\, from sanitation to wages. On this May Day tour\, learn about the storekeepers and laborers who made this planned industrial community. Meet DCR staff outside the Great Hall for a 1.5-mile guided walk through downtown Turners Falls. Ages 8 and up.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-turners-falls-tenement-tour-5/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T183337
CREATED:20260425T144226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T145546Z
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-walks-16/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000
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SUMMARY:Battlefield History Walking Tour with David Brule
DESCRIPTION:May 19th marks the 350th anniversary of the massacre at Peskeompskut. Join David Brule\, local historian and coordinator of the Battlefield Advisory Committee (a National Park Service American Battlefield Protection Program (ABPP)-funded study)\, to learn about this attack and its significance within the King Philip’s War. This program will take place along the bike path where new interpretive panels (going up this month) detail the findings of the Battle of Great Falls/Wissantinnewag-Peskeompskut study. David will provide further context and develop more on the stories highlighted in the panels. \nWe will meet outside the Great Falls Discovery Center at 10am to walk to the panels as a group. Registration is not required\, but is encouraged for planning purposes.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/battlefield-history-walking-tour-with-david-brule-3/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260514T140000
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CREATED:20260425T145744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T150843Z
UID:5989-1778763600-1778767200@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-50/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000
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CREATED:20260425T214058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260426T160832Z
UID:6019-1779368400-1779372000@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks-17/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Music,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260528T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T183337
CREATED:20260503T202734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260503T204238Z
UID:6053-1779973200-1779976800@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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-52/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Stewardship,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260529T213000
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CREATED:20260515T154011Z
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SUMMARY:Montague Plains: Enjoy a moonlit bird walk with MassWildlife
DESCRIPTION:The walk is scheduled for 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. at the Montague Plains Wildlife Management Area. The restored habitats of Montague Plains offer the perfect place to experience the iconic whip-poor-will call\, along with American woodcock peents\, firsthand. Birders of all experience levels are welcome. Participants should be prepared for a ~1.5 mile walk and dress for the weather and walking on uneven ground. \nLimited spots available. Registration is required. Register using Mass Wildlife’s bird walk form: MassWildlife 2026 Spring Bird Walks | Mass.gov
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/montague-plains-enjoy-a-moonlit-bird-walk-with-masswildlife/
LOCATION:Montague Plains\, Montague\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: there is no walk on April 16.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-54/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260605T173000
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CREATED:20260516T190709Z
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SUMMARY:First Friday: Turners Falls Brick-by-Brick Tour
DESCRIPTION:Under every cornice is a building with a story. This First Friday\, learn about the brickmakers\, builders and businesses behind the designs of the village blocks. Meet DCR staff outside the Great Hall for a 1.2-mile guided walk through downtown Turners Falls. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Ages 8 and up. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-turners-falls-brick-by-brick-tour/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T183337
CREATED:20260522T212105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T212105Z
UID:6124-1781431200-1781438400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Pride Hike
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature and community by hiking along the Canalside Rail Trail! Learn about birds\, beavers and each other as we walk and talk beside a historic canal. This is a 2.6-mile hike on a flat\, paved trail. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. For ages 10 and up. Meet outside the main entrance. \nCelebrate Pride month by getting outdoors and on the trails on one of our Pride Hikes!\nAll DCR programs are welcoming and inclusive\, these hikes are geared towards our\nLGBTQIA+ communities\, their families\, and allies; providing an enjoyable and safe\nopportunity to enjoy the outdoors. For ADA/reasonable accommodations: call (617) 645-0358\, or email moneesha.dasgupta2@mass.gov.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/pride-hike/
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:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T183337
CREATED:20260522T213544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213544Z
UID:6128-1781776800-1781780400@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: we are transitioning to our summer schedule of hosting walks at 10 am. to avoid afternoon heat.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-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:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T183337
CREATED:20260522T213735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T213735Z
UID:6131-1782381600-1782385200@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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some 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. Note: we are transitioning to our summer schedule of hosting walks at 10 am. to avoid afternoon heat.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-58/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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