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UID:4681-1736514000-1736517600@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-28/
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:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T211857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T214624Z
UID:4696-1736690400-1736697600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Zine on the River
DESCRIPTION:Make a small booklet\, a habitat zine\, from a single piece of paper\, then fill it with your nature observations for this drop-in program. Cut and draw in it to recreate your favorite river habitats. If you’d like to use paper you made on January 3\, for First Friday’s Make Your Own Paper program\, bring it! For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/zine-on-the-river/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Culture,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T212134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T212134Z
UID:4698-1737109800-1737113400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Rabbits
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-rabbits-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T194352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194352Z
UID:4683-1737118800-1737122400@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-29/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T212926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T212926Z
UID:4704-1737205200-1737212400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Bluey Party
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-10\, accompanied by an adult. Join us for crafts and activities related to the popular cartoon character\, Bluey! This drop-in style event is sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries and hosted by the Great Falls Discovery Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/bluey-party/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250119T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T213404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T213404Z
UID:4707-1737295200-1737298800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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:20250124T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T212400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T212400Z
UID:4700-1737714600-1737718200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter Insects
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-winter-insects/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250124T140000
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CREATED:20241215T194559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194559Z
UID:4685-1737723600-1737727200@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-30/
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:20250125T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250125T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T214019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T164914Z
UID:4710-1737813600-1737817200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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:20250126T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250126T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T214325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T214325Z
UID:4715-1737901800-1737909000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-13/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T212553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T212553Z
UID:4702-1738319400-1738323000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Groundhogs
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-groundhogs-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250131T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20241215T194803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241215T194803Z
UID:4687-1738328400-1738332000@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-31/
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;VALUE=DATE:20250201
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T200503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T200911Z
UID:4730-1738368000-1739404799@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalks®- Tracks in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife through stories. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. At the end of the StoryWalk® enjoy reading more books about snow and winter from our collection. \n2/1—2/12: Tracks in the Snow\, by Wong Herbert Yee \n2/13—2/28: Rabbit’s Snow Dance by Joseph Bruchac. \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/indoor-storywalks-tracks-in-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Story Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Tracks-in-the-Snow-cover.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T201230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201230Z
UID:4736-1738405800-1738409400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Where Are All the Animals Hiding?
DESCRIPTION:How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Come investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories\, crafts\, and activities. For ages 3–6+ with a parent or guardian. Friends and siblings welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/where-are-all-the-animals-hiding-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T201559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201559Z
UID:4738-1738933200-1738936800@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-32/
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:20250207T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250207T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T204754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T204754Z
UID:4746-1738944000-1738951200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Navigate Your Neighborhood!
DESCRIPTION:Every First Friday of the Month\, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. Drop in to learn how to get your bearings with just a compass and map! While you’re here\, find out how you can care for the watershed through Leave No Trace. For all ages. Families welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-navigate-your-neighborhood/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T205012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250119T213052Z
UID:4748-1739023200-1739026800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T205255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T205255Z
UID:4750-1739095200-1739120400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:For all ages\, stop by our Welcome Desk to make Valentines to give to the ones you love\, keep for yourself\, or give to your favorite wildlife biologist — all in honor of your favorite animal.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/who-do-you-love-valentines-for-wildlife-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Culture
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250213
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T200737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T200820Z
UID:4732-1739404800-1740787199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor StoryWalks® - Rabbit’s Snow Dance
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife through stories. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. At the end of the StoryWalk® enjoy reading more books about snow and winter from our collection. \n2/1—2/12: Tracks in the Snow\, by Wong Herbert Yee \n2/13—2/28: Rabbit’s Snow Dance by Joseph Bruchac. \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/indoor-storywalks-rabbits-snow-dance/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T210633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T210633Z
UID:4752-1739529000-1739532600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Porcupines
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-porcupines-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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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250214T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T201736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201736Z
UID:4740-1739538000-1739541600@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-33/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/canal-post-card.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250215
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250224
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T212125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T212252Z
UID:4758-1739577600-1740355199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: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/investigation-station-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-winter-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science,Stewardship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T212757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T212757Z
UID:4760-1739624400-1739631600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Building a Blizzard: Snowflakes in the Great Hall!
DESCRIPTION:Get inspired by the story of Vermont’s Wilson “Snowflake” Bentley and his obsession with snowflakes. In this drop-in program make your own unique snowflake art. Keep it simple making paper snowflakes or use gel printing techniques. All art materials provided. Along the way learn just what makes each snowflake unique. Families welcome! For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up who have mastered basic scissor skills. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/building-a-blizzard-snowflakes-in-the-great-hall/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T213136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T135643Z
UID:4763-1739714400-1739718000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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:20250221T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T210854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T210854Z
UID:4754-1740133800-1740137400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Winter Birds
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-winter-birds-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250221T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T201929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T201929Z
UID:4742-1740142800-1740146400@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-34/
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:20250222T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T213525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T213525Z
UID:4766-1740236400-1740240000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Author Reading with Astrid Sheckels
DESCRIPTION:All ages. Local author\, Astrid Sheckels\, reads Hector Fox and the Map of Mystery. Look for animals from the story with a Map of Mystery scavenger hunt! Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/author-reading-with-astrid-sheckels/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250223T163000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T213731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T213731Z
UID:4769-1740321000-1740328200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:All ages. An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. This is not a performance but rather a coming together of musically minded friends. The event is free and open to the public to come and go at will. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-14/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T211845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T211845Z
UID:4756-1740738600-1740742200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
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. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-beavers-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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250228T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T051049
CREATED:20250118T202104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250118T202104Z
UID:4744-1740747600-1740751200@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-35/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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