BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center - ECPv6.15.19//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of The Great Falls Discovery Center
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20230312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20231105T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20240310T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20241103T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240615T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240420T213009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240530T190516Z
UID:4135-1718445600-1718460000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:17th Annual Free Family Fishing Day*
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of FREE fishing fun at Barton Cove in Gill\, MA\, with additional activities at the Great Falls Discovery Center. Adults and children of all ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Event is held rain or shine. Parking is free. \nAt Barton Cove Campground: Barton Cove Road in Gill \n\nFree fishing from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m. All ages welcome.\nFishing equipment provided – limited supplies available. Bring your own pole if you have one.\nNo MA fishing license needed.\n\nAt Great Falls Discovery Center: 2 Avenue A \n\nFly lure tying demonstrations.\nCome see a guest fish from the USGS Conte Anadromous Fish Research Lab.\nFish printing – The art of Gyotaku\, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 pm.\nCATCH THE FISH BUS HERE! Free shuttle bus to and from Barton Cove\, as needed\, from 10:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.\n\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. \nhttps://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Family-Fish-Day-2024-with-fade-out.mp4
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/save-the-date-16th-annual-free-family-fishing-day-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Food farms and factories,Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/240525_GFDC_BartonCove_001-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240518T143426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240601T154212Z
UID:4197-1718533800-1718539200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Fields & Forests – What do Bees Need? *
DESCRIPTION:Help us kick-off Pollinator Week! Make your own native bee habitat by “painting” with yarn\, fleece\, pre-felt shapes\, and soapy water. Will your bees live in a tree trunk or holes in the ground? Will they build their nests with mud or leaves? Learn how important our native bees are\, especially for growing food\, and what they need to thrive. For ages 4 and up\, including teens and adults. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Designed especially for families (including dads)\, but all are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/fields-forests-what-do-bees-need-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/What-do-Bees-need-image.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240616T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240518T193433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240518T193433Z
UID:4202-1718548200-1718555400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 16\, 2:30— 4:30 p.m. \nAn informal group of musicians gather to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, 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-7/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Richard-Little-Armored-Mud-balls-comic.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240621T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240518T194423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T211425Z
UID:4207-1718965800-1718969400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Turtles
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. Special thanks to Montague Public Libraries for bringing books on each topic for you to check out!  \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-turtles-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Turtle-scaled.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240622T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/cutlery-block-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240628T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240518T202731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T211503Z
UID:4213-1719570600-1719574200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Eagles
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.  Special thanks to Montague Public Libraries for bringing books on each topic for you to check out!  \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-eagles-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/eagle-with-dam-resized.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T201519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T201528Z
UID:4300-1719655200-1719662400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market! *
DESCRIPTION:Montague Public Libraries is joining in our Food\, Farms\, and Factories fun with summer visits to the Farmers Market\, with books and activities about growing food. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. \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/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-3/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Food farms and factories
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Find-us-at-the-Farmers-Market-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240629T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240518T203506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T192159Z
UID:4215-1719669600-1719676800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Closing Reception and Performance: What’s on Your Plate? *
DESCRIPTION:Dynamic art\, word\, and performance conclude Exploded View’s exhibit on the theme of food\, farms\, hope\, community\, and climate. Features readings of selected work by Exploded View\, and family sing-along with community bard Annie Hassett. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall. \nFood\, Farms\, and Factories \n*In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. This performance is funded by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/closing-reception-and-performance-whats-on-your-plate/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Food farms and factories,Music,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Whats-on-your-Plate_Closing_image-7536-smaller.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240702
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240729
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240616T204444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T160826Z
UID:4253-1719878400-1722211199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Exhibit:  Remnants *
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Joe Wallace captures the stark beauty of Turners Falls’ abandoned Strathmore and Griswold mills. Interior photos from 2010 reveal remnants of the town’s industrial past along the Turners Falls canal. \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/great-hall-exhibit-remnants/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Remnants-image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240702T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T170419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192848Z
UID:4261-1719934200-1719937800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Rots to Riches * 
DESCRIPTION:Designed for children and teens. A hands-on interactive 50-minute session about the wonders of compost\, and the creatures that help turn old scraps into new plants. Hosted at the Carnegie Library at 201 Avenue A\, as part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Led by a Hitchcock Center educator\, kids and their grown-ups read an empowering story\, learn the basic science of decomposition\, play a “what’s compostable?” game and meet live insects and annelids from their collection. \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/rots-to-riches/
LOCATION:Carnegie Library\, 201 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Rots-to-Riches-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240821
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240616T212043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240616T212043Z
UID:4255-1720051200-1724198399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® — Dear Treefrog
DESCRIPTION:For families with children. Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the center’s grounds for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book Dear Treefrog by Joyce Sidman for readers ages 4-7 and everyone who celebrates frogs. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route.  The 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/storywalk-dear-treefrog/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/DearTreefrogcover.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240706T130000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T190318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240705T214003Z
UID:4270-1720261800-1720270800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Postponed to Sept. 7th due to Thunderstorms- Find Us at the Farmers Market: All About Pollinators *
DESCRIPTION:Postponed to Sept. 7th due to Thunderstorms- \nAs part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, join DCR staff\, the Friends of the Center\, and Western Massachusetts Master Gardeners for family activities and information with a special focus on pollinators. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. \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/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-all-about-pollinators/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/210831_GFDC_Bee_001.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T173000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T191532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T191532Z
UID:4272-1720711800-1720719000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party!
DESCRIPTION:Free and for all ages. Join Wildland Firefighters from the DCR Bureau of Fire Control & Forestry. Hear a reading of the Smokey Bear Story at 3:30 and 4:30 p.m. Learn about campfire safety. Tour a Wildland Fire Engine\, try a scavenger hunt\, and at 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. meet Smokey Bear himself! Take home a Smokey Story mini book and a party favor bag\, including Smokey Bear materials. Refreshments provided. Sponsored by DCR and Montague Public Libraries. Rain or shine. Meet outside the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/smokey-bears-80th-birthday-party/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Stewardship,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Smokey-Bear-80th-birthday-graphic-smaller.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T191824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T191824Z
UID:4276-1720780200-1720783800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bobcats
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-bobcats-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/bobcat.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240713T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T192754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240630T161558Z
UID:4283-1720866600-1720872000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Painting with Inks from the Garden *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by the natural world to take home. Learn how to make ink from cabbage and more! For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided. \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/art-naturally-series-painting-with-inks-from-the-garden/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,Nature,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Botanical-illustrations-natural-inks-photo.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240714T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T193216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240704T175535Z
UID:4288-1720962000-1720969200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Artist Reception and Talk: Remnants *
DESCRIPTION:Photographer Joe Wallace captures the stark beauty of Turners Falls’ abandoned Strathmore and Griswold mills. Refreshments provided from 1 -3 p.m.\, and starting at 1:30 p.m. Joe discusses his photography in the mills and hear from town administrator Walter Ramsey about the past and future of the mill sites.   Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/artist-reception-and-talk-remnants/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Remnants-image.jpeg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240719T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T192116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192255Z
UID:4278-1721385000-1721388600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Snakes
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-snakes-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/water-snake-for-scavenger-hunt-resized.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240720T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T193645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T193735Z
UID:4290-1721484000-1721491200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Made in Montague Talk *
DESCRIPTION:Anne Harding and Michaela Henry present their findings to the question\, what’s being made in Montague today? Some companies have a long local history. Others are on the cutting edge of technology. Businesses include food\, farms\, beverages\, factories\, music\, movies\, electricity\, arts\, photography\, fabric\, and fashion. Meet in the Great Hall. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/made-in-montague-talk/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Made-in-Montague-image-smaller.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240726T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T192510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T192510Z
UID:4280-1721989800-1721993400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Coyotes
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-coyotes-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Stewardship,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/coyote.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T110000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
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
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/upper-bend-breakfast-sandwich-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T201214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T201331Z
UID:4296-1722074400-1722081600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Find Us at the Farmers Market! *
DESCRIPTION:Montague Public Libraries is joining in our Food\, Farms\, and Factories fun with summer visits to the Farmers Market\, with books and activities about growing food. The Great Falls Farmers Market is located between 6th and 7th streets along Avenue A at Peskeompskut Park. \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/find-us-at-the-farmers-market-2/
LOCATION:Peskeompskut Park\, Avenue A between 6th and 7th Streets\, Turners Falls\, 01376
CATEGORIES:Children,Food farms and factories,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Find-us-at-the-Farmers-Market-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240801
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240720T161311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T161311Z
UID:4354-1722470400-1725321599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Exhibit:  Local Birds in Colored Pencil
DESCRIPTION:Artist Mark Majeski takes photographs of birds and plants and arranges them into collages as a guide for his drawings. Using this process\, he emphasizes the coloration and behavior of commonly seen Massachusetts birds.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-exhibit-local-birds-in-colored-pencil/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Nature,Science,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/ROBIN-smaller-cropped.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240803T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240719T205547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240726T200702Z
UID:4331-1722679200-1722704400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Pocumtuck Homelands Festival: Fish Printing at Unity Park *
DESCRIPTION:A free two-day celebration at Unity Park in Turners Falls\, sponsored by the Nolumbeka Project and RiverCulture. This festival is the perfect combination of live music\, drumming\, dancing\, storytelling\, native crafts and food. On Saturday August 3\, 10 a.m.— 5 p.m.\, families may visit the Northfield Mountain and Great Falls Discovery Center tent to make your own vibrantly colored fish print to take home. All materials provided. For more information on the entire event visit nolumbekaproject.org/events. Unity Park is located at 56 First Street. \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/pocumtuck-homelands-festival-fish-printing-at-unity-park/
LOCATION:Unity Park\, 56 First Street\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Food farms and factories,Nature,Science,Stewardship
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/flounder_fixed.jpg.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240809T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240719T211708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T172009Z
UID:4339-1723230000-1723237200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: The Klines
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Michael and Carrie Kline\nwith Joe Blumenthal and Jim Armenti. As folklorist-musicians The Klines weave songs and stories\, evoking times that\nreally matter; time with family and friends\, spiritual times\, wrapped in a patchwork quilt of vivid imagery. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-michael-nix-gloria-matlock/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Klines.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240816T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240719T205843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T205843Z
UID:4333-1723804200-1723807800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - River Otters
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-river-otters-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science,Story Time
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/coyote.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240817T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T210657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T175951Z
UID:4307-1723890600-1723896000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally Series: Papermaking *
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature and history through story\, poetry\, and art in our series of free Art Naturally programs. Using words and images\, instruction and techniques you create an art piece inspired by this place to take home. \nLearn how to make your own paper in a machine shop (the Great Hall) that used to fix machines that made paper and how Turners Falls papermakers innovated in their pursuit of raw materials for pulp\, from using recycled manila hemp rope (actually abaca) in the 1800s–think manila envelopes and file folders–to making “Blue Jean Bond” from old jeans in the late 1900s. \nFor adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). Art materials provided. Using the tin-can method\, you can make paper that is smooth flat and ready to write on! \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/art-naturally-series-papermaking/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,Crafts,Food farms and factories,History
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Picture1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240719T214107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T214107Z
UID:4345-1723987800-1723995000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:A French/Breton Jam Session
DESCRIPTION:An informal group of musicians gathers to play the enchanting traditional dance music from France and Brittany\, commonly known as bal folk. Please note\, 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-8/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240818T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240719T213927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T213927Z
UID:4343-1723995000-1723998600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:An Intro to French/Breton Dancing
DESCRIPTION:You’ve heard the music\, now learn the dances! A very informal introduction to the dances that accompany the bal folk music played at the French/Breton session (see above). Note: to protect the floor of the Great Hall\, bring clean soled or dance shoes for dancing. Please\, no fresh-off-the-street shoes. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/an-intro-to-french-breton-dancing/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/french-breton-image.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240821T180000
DTSTAMP:20260408T135836
CREATED:20240619T211611Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240619T211619Z
UID:4310-1724259600-1724263200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer *
DESCRIPTION:For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series\, local author\, Cathy Stanton\, discusses her new book\, Food Margins: Lessons from an Unlikely Grocer. Cathy Stanton is a writer and anthropologist who stumbled into the grocery business as part of a community effort to save a small food co-op in Orange. This presentation and conversation will share what she learned and where she thinks the “local food” movement should go next. \n* Food\, Farms\, & Factories: In 2024\, the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories\, continuing conversations about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and Montague Public Libraries. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Visit greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-margins-lessons-from-an-unlikely-grocer/
LOCATION:Montague Center Library\, 17 Center Street\, Montague\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,Talk
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/food-margins.jpg
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR