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SUMMARY:Vernal Pool Variety Hour: Secrets to Frog and Salamander Survival
DESCRIPTION:Why are the still waters and muck of vernal pools the most attractive pieces of real estate for amphibians in the spring? What is a “Big Night”? Join us for this drop-in program exploring the soggy lives of frogs\, toads\, and salamanders and their dangerous migration journeys. For children ages 7 and up and their families. Includes a game and crafting. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/vernal-pool-variety-hour-secrets-to-frog-and-salamander-survival/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T210000
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CREATED:20250314T205956Z
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UID:4880-1744398000-1744405200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Shenanigans with Friends
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Shenanigans with Friends brings an eclectic mix of uplifting songs—folksy\, country\, bluesy\, and rocky. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-shenanigans-with-friends/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T140000
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CREATED:20250314T202002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T202002Z
UID:4860-1744376400-1744380000@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-39/
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:20250411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250314T204422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T204422Z
UID:4874-1744367400-1744371000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Osprey
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about our wildlife neighbors in the Connecticut River Watershed. Program includes a story\, activities\, and crafts. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-osprey-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250314T213541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T213541Z
UID:4883-1744243200-1746057599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing: Outdoor StoryWalk® — Spring is Here!
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring a children’s picture book. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Spring is Here! by Heidi Pross Gay is for ages 2—8 and everyone looking for the first signs of spring. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-spring-is-here/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250406T153000
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CREATED:20250314T203833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T152722Z
UID:4871-1743948000-1743953400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist talk by Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude cover artist Arista Alanis *
DESCRIPTION:Meet Arista Alanis and hear how her painting “on down the road” became the image used for Ross Gay’s Catalogue of Unabashed Gratitude book cover and about her creative process. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries NEA Big Read of Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude. Meet in the Great Hall. \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-talk-by-catalog-of-unabashed-gratitude-cover-artist-arista-alanis/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250405T150000
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CREATED:20250314T203537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T203602Z
UID:4868-1743858000-1743865200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Haiku postcards *
DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on workshop for families\, Denise Fontaine-Pincince teaches participants how to create a haiga (art with haiku) postcard. Poems and all materials are provided. Sample ‘haiga postcards’ can be viewed by looking up Haiku Gifts: Art with Poetry by Denise Fontaine-Pincince on YouTube. Ages 8 and up. No pre-registration required. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries as part of NEA Big Read activities. Meet in the Great Hall. \n*  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/haiku-postcards/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T180000
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CREATED:20250314T203003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153414Z
UID:4866-1743782400-1743789600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Bird Zines
DESCRIPTION:Make a small booklet all about birds from a single piece of paper then fill it with your bird observations for this drop-in program. You can make your own personal field guide or start your life list. All materials provided. For all ages. Families welcome! Take a moment to enjoy hot chocolate too. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-bird-zines/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250314T201641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T201641Z
UID:4858-1743771600-1743775200@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-38/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250314T200253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T200253Z
UID:4856-1743638400-1746057599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing: Indoor StoryWalk ® — One Earth
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the indoor StoryWalk®\, One Earth by Eileen Spinelli\, which is an open invitation to both celebrate our planet and honor it through stewardship. Count the reasons to love the planet and ways to protect it. For ages 4—8 and anyone who loves the earth\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalk-one-earth/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250330T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250223T190556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T192157Z
UID:4846-1743345000-1743352200@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-15/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250223T190347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153211Z
UID:4843-1743260400-1743267600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist reception: Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are\, Together *
DESCRIPTION:View Cameron Schmitz’s exhibit of paintings\, enjoy refreshments\, and meet the artist. Cameron Schmitz uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. At 4:15 p.m.\, Cameron speaks briefly about her work\, with a Q&A. Sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries as part of the Big Read. Meet in the Great Hall. \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-cameron-schmitz-where-we-are-together/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Talk
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T191503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T191503Z
UID:4819-1743166800-1743170400@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-37/
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:20250328T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250328T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T194856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T194856Z
UID:4833-1743157800-1743161400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Frogs
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-frogs-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250223T190120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153101Z
UID:4840-1742734800-1742743800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Haiku Tiny Books *
DESCRIPTION:Co-sponsored by PVMA and Montague Public Libraries\, join Denise Fontaine-Pincince in this hands-on workshop to create a ‘Tiny Book’ to showcase a haiku of your choice. Bring up to five of your favorite haikus. Registered participants receive a sample selection of modern-day haiku prior to the workshop to help you choose. All book-making materials are provided for free. View sample ‘tiny books’ on the YouTube video— Haiku Gifts: art with poetry by Denise Fontaine-Pincince. For adults and young adults ages 16 and up. Limited space. Registration is required: call the Carnegie Library at (413) 863-3214. Meet in the Great Hall. \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/haiku-tiny-books/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250223T184854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250223T184854Z
UID:4837-1742648400-1742652000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Reptile Nook: Animal Talk
DESCRIPTION:For ages 5-16\, accompanied by an adult. Join us to meet four animals up close and dive into learning about a variety of reptile\, amphibian\, and invertebrate species. Free. Sponsored by the Montague Public Libraries. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/reptile-nook-animal-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T191255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T191255Z
UID:4817-1742562000-1742565600@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-36/
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:20250321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T194648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T194648Z
UID:4831-1742553000-1742556600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Salamanders
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-salamanders-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Stewardship,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250315T220000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250223T183511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T153726Z
UID:4835-1742065200-1742076000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:All Cooped Up!
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Musicians Cooperative (COOP) features solo artists\, established duos\, and small group performers who perform an unpredictable mix of folk\, rock\, country\, Celtic\, jazz and swing. Suggested donations. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/all-cooped-up/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T191031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T191031Z
UID:4814-1741957200-1741960800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Riverside neighborhood in Gill.
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. Special topic March 14: Riverside neighborhood in Gill. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walk-riverside-neighborhood-in-gill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250314T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T194436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T194436Z
UID:4829-1741948200-1741951800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - When Will it Be Spring?
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-when-will-it-be-spring-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;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250331
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250216T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T225415Z
UID:4801-1741737600-1743379199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing: Indoor StoryWalk®-The Salamander Room
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of our favorite mud season amphibians. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \n3/12—3/30: The Salamander Room by Anne Mazer \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-storywalk-the-salamander-room/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T194138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T194138Z
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SUMMARY:Quabbin Obscura: The Swift River in Black-&-White
DESCRIPTION:From farm to canvas to camera\, artist Burt V. Brooks (1849-1934) captured the landscapes and daily life in the “drowned towns” before the Quabbin Reservoir (today managed by DCR) was filled. Join DCR staff as we look back on Brooks’ work for answers about who he was and what life in the Swift River Valley was like around the turn of the century. Ages 12 and up. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/quabbin-obscura-the-swift-river-in-black-white/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250308T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T193915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T193915Z
UID:4823-1741442400-1741447800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Matinee Documentaries: Millers Falls Tools & Martin Machine Co.
DESCRIPTION:Join us for two back-to-back documentaries\, brought back to life by the Montague Historical Society\, about local machine companies. Join Ed Gregory and Chris Clawson from the Montague Historical Society\, and Dawn Ward from our Friends Group for Q & A. For teens and adults. Hot chocolate included! Meet in the Great Hall. \nThe Mill at Montague \nAn oral history time capsule from 1991 of the Martin Machine Company\, once in operation in the location now known as the Montague Bookmill. (29 minutes) \nFactory Tour of Millers Falls Tools \nSeveral generations of the Shortell family\, of Greenfield MA\, were involved with the famous Millers Falls Tool Company\, which once had manufacturing facilities in both Greenfield and Erving (at the border with Millers Falls). Ed Shortell was the last manager of production before the company’s absorption by the Ingersol-Rand company in the 1970s. The footage is from 1943 and includes recent narration from Rich Shortell and Ed Gregory. It is a unique and amazing war time tour of the factory at Millers Falls (Ervingside). Watch how production from another era at war got the job done! (14 minutes)
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/saturday-matinee-documentaries-millers-falls-tools-martin-machine-co/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T191910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T191910Z
UID:4821-1741363200-1741370400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:First Friday: Big Night for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Every First Friday of the Month\, Turners Falls businesses and organizations stay open late for activities. On a mild\, rainy night in early Spring\, thousands of frogs\, toads\, and salamanders move across Massachusetts to reach their vernal pools and start the next generation of amphibians. But the journey across roads and lawns can be deadly. For this drop-in program\, come for crafting\, a game\, and stay for conversations about how you can help a local Big Night Brigade! Take a moment to enjoy hot chocolate too. For all ages. Families welcome! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/first-friday-big-night-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250307T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T190336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T190356Z
UID:4811-1741352400-1741356000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walk - Tenements of Turners Falls
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. Special topics—March 7: Turners Falls Tenements; March 14: Riverside neighborhood in Gill.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-tenements-of-turners-falls/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250222T184739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250222T184739Z
UID:4808-1740924000-1740927600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250301T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250216T224828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T224828Z
UID:4797-1740837600-1740841200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250527
DTSTAMP:20260408T104734
CREATED:20250216T224558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T152848Z
UID:4794-1740787200-1748303999@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing Great Hall Exhibit— Cameron Schmitz: Where We Are\, Together
DESCRIPTION:The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” Enjoy the paintings of Greenfield artist\, Cameron Schmitz\, who uses color and mark-making as her language of expression. “Dashes of paint and gestural strokes tell a story— orchestrated by movement\, intuition\, and the shifting of time.” Our Great Hall room is also a programming space. If there is a program in progress\, you are welcome to visit the Great Hall to view the exhibits. \n *  The Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association (PVMA)\, in partnership with Montague Public Libraries\, celebrates its eighth National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Big Read. Focused on Ross Gay’s book of poetry\, Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude\, exhibits and events explore this year’s theme of “Where We Live.” NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-exhibit-cameron-schmitz-where-we-are-together/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association":MAILTO:pvmaoffice@deerfieldmuseum.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250301
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
DTSTAMP:20260408T104735
CREATED:20250216T225143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250216T225143Z
UID:4799-1740787200-1741737599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Ongoing - Indoor Story Walk® 999 Tadpoles
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of our favorite mud season amphibians. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-indoor-story-walk-999-tadpoles/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
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