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SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The Griswold Cotton Mill
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the Griswold Cotton Mill and the community of Turners Falls. Part of our 2024 Food\, Farms\, and Factories program series. For teens and adults. \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/tbd-factory-talk-the-griswold-cotton-mill/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240309T150000
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SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories* Exhibit Reception: New Roots in River Banks
DESCRIPTION:Join the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association for a reception in the Great Hall celebrating Polish and and other Eastern European immigration stories and their contributions in the Connecticut River Valley. Hands on activities with Susan Urban\, Polish craft and culture specialist. For all ages. Free refreshments. Snow date 3/16.*
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/exhibit-reception-new-roots-in-riverbanks/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240308T140000
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CREATED:20240217T212057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212057Z
UID:3903-1709902800-1709906400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-4/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240103T220114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T220630Z
UID:3776-1709388000-1709391600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Factory Talk: The John Russell Cutlery Company
DESCRIPTION:A historical presentation on the John Russell Cutlery Company and the Turners Falls community. Part of our Food\, Farms\, and Factories program series. For teens and adults. \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/factory-talk-the-john-russell-cutlery-company/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240429
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240217T205206Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T212445Z
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SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories Exhibit: New Roots in River Banks*
DESCRIPTION:An exhibit on Polish and other Eastern European immigration stories and their contributions in the Connecticut River Valley. Presented by the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association and funded by Mass Humanities as part of the Expanding Massachusetts Stories initiative. In collaboration with the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s Mass Humanities 2024 Food\, Farms\, and Factories project\, highlighting the hard work of all peoples in farms and factories. For all ages. \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/food-farms-and-factories-exhibit-new-roots-in-river-banks/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240316
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240217T210822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211413Z
UID:3895-1709337600-1710547199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Indoor StoryWalks® - When Will it be Spring?
DESCRIPTION:Explore the lives of emerging spring wildlife in When Will it be Spring? by Catherine Walters. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. 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/indoor-storywalks-when-will-it-be-spring/
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:20240301T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240301T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240217T211830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T211830Z
UID:3901-1709298000-1709301600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice & Easy Walks
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-easy-walks-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,History,Nature,Stewardship,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240103T165441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240103T170702Z
UID:3768-1708869600-1708876800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series – Food for Change
DESCRIPTION:Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in America by Steve Alves. A film focusing on food co-ops as a force for dynamic social and economic change. Meet filmmaker Steve Alves for a discussion after the film.  Snow date: 3/3. \n“This is the first film to examine the important historical role played by food co-ops\, their pioneering quest for organic foods\, and their current efforts to create regional food systems. Additionally\, the film shows how cooperatives today strengthen local economies and build food security.” —  foodforchange.coop \nIn this Food\, Farms\, and Factories documentary series you’ll hear directly from historians and those who are a part of local food systems\, agriculture\, or manufacturing in our region. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners\, including the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/3768/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T223437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240224T145232Z
UID:3862-1708770600-1708774200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Who’s Been Here? A Tracking Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Update – 2/24: There’s no snow today\, but we still have lots of tracking fun planned! Come on over. \nJoin DCR staff for a tracking adventure. Find out who has been outside in the snow. Investigate the mysterious signs that wildlife leave behind. Bundle up! For ages 3–8 with a parent or guardian. Siblings and friends are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/whos-been-here-a-tracking-adventure-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231222T192717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240217T212218Z
UID:3740-1708693200-1708696800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: The topic will be American shad for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Meet at the main entrance. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more. Supported by the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-food-farms-and-factories-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Talk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240223T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T213621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T213621Z
UID:3838-1708684200-1708687800@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-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;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240218T163000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240202T191646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T191646Z
UID:3875-1708259400-1708273800@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. \n* This exact time and date for this is depending on weather conditions on 2/11\, due to scheduled snow dates for our documentary series.  If there is snow on 2/11\, then this music event will be on 2/25\, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-3/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240302
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T204713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T204713Z
UID:3830-1708214400-1709337599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Snowy Indoor StoryWalks® - Rabbit's Snow Dance
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the StoryWalk® Rabbit’s Snow Dance by Joseph Bruchac. 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/snowy-indoor-storywalks-rabbits-snow-dance-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240217T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T223017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T223017Z
UID:3856-1708165800-1708169400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Sweeten Up! A Maple Syrup adventure
DESCRIPTION:For children ages 6-10. Explore the amazing transformation of tree sap into maple syrup. Learn how the hard work of a winter harvest sweetens up your pancakes through crafts and activities. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/sweeten-up-a-maple-syrup-adventure/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Science
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240226
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T223245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T223245Z
UID:3859-1708128000-1708905599@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.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/investigation-station-amphibians-and-reptiles-in-winter/
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:20240216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240216T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T214339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T214423Z
UID:3845-1708088400-1708092000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-23/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240103T163642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240202T183318Z
UID:3763-1707660000-1707665400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Series – Root Hog or Die
DESCRIPTION:Root Hog or Die by Rawn Fulton and Newbold Noyes. Western Massachusetts farmers describe their lives in the 1970s. Meet Rawn Fulton for a discussion after the film. Snow date: 2/18. \n“Root Hog or Die is a portrait of a living remnant of this once pervasive but rapidly vanishing way of life. Filmed in 1973 in hilltowns across Western Massachusetts and Southern Vermont\, it follows the cycle of the farming year from spring to winter. In its course we visit with an array of elders\, who reflect on farming’s deep natural patterns\, share their family histories and personal memories\, and ponder the inevitable forces of technological and social change they have endured. The bittersweet nature of their challenges is manifest\, as is the quiet pride they take in their lives as farmers.”\n—  Documentary Educational Resources\n\n“A significant contribution to American oral history.”\n— Alan Lomax\nIn this Food\, Farms\, and Factories documentary series you’ll hear directly from historians and those who are a part of local food systems\, agriculture\, or manufacturing in our region. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners\, including the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, RiverCulture\, Montague Public Libraries\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-sunday-matinee-documentary-series-root-hog-or-die/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240211T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T222618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T222618Z
UID:3853-1707645600-1707670800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Who Do You Love? Valentines for Wildlife
DESCRIPTION:For all ages. 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. Meet at the Welcome Desk.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/who-do-you-love-valentines-for-wildlife/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Crafts,Nature,Stewardship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240210T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T215232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T215232Z
UID:3849-1707561000-1707564600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Where are all the Animals Hiding?
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3–6+ with a parent or guardian. How do animals stay snug and warm for winter? Come investigate hidden winter animal homes through stories\, crafts\, and activities. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting\, we may explore outside. Bundle up!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/where-are-all-the-animals-hiding/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T214213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T214213Z
UID:3843-1707483600-1707487200@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 2/23: For our Food\, Farms\, and Factories Fourth Friday Series the topic is American Shad. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-22/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240209T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T213334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T213334Z
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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/
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;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240204T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240127T163403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T163408Z
UID:3865-1707055200-1707060600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Food\, Farms\, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Double Feature - Genesis of Turners Falls Community and the Franklin County Fair
DESCRIPTION:Double Feature from the Montague Historical Society!  \nThe Genesis of the Turners Falls Community – The post-colonial creation of Montague’s largest village. \n“This 20 minute ‘crash course’ history of the Turners Falls Canal uses vintage media and music to introduce the story of the birth of a new industrial community.” — From Montaguearchive.org \nThe Franklin County Fair – History of the Fair and why it’s important today. \n“Produced in 2021\, this is a full length history of the fair and why it is still an important part of community life today. The story is told using archival movies\, images and music.” –From Montaguearchive.org. \nJoin Chris Clawson and Ed Gregory of the Montague Historical Society for a discussion after the films. \nIn this Food\, Farms\, and Factories documentary series you’ll hear directly from historians and those who are a part of local food systems\, agriculture\, or manufacturing in our region. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners\, including the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, RiverCulture\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/food-farms-and-factories-sunday-matinee-documentary-double-feature-genesis-of-turners-falls-community-and-the-franklin-county-fair/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Culture,Food farms and factories,History,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T204146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240404T213837Z
UID:3828-1706965200-1706972400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Hall Art Reception: On the Ground and In the Air and In Between
DESCRIPTION:Meet the artist Amy Dawn Kotel and enjoy an artist reception including food and music\, all in celebration of the exhibit\, On the Ground and In the Air and In Between. Meet in the Great Hall. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-hall-art-reception-on-the-ground-and-in-the-air-and-in-between/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T213943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T213943Z
UID:3841-1706878800-1706882400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the Main Entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-21/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240202T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20240120T205022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T205022Z
UID:3832-1706869800-1706873400@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-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Time
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T153000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231129T210712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240127T163431Z
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SUMMARY:Postponed to 2/4 at 2 p.m. - Food\, Farms\, and Factories: Sunday Matinee Documentary Double Feature - Genesis of Turners Falls Community and the Franklin County Fair
DESCRIPTION:This program is postponed to 2/4 at 2 p.m. due to the forecast of inclement weather. \nDouble Feature from the Montague Historical Society!  \nThe Genesis of the Turners Falls Community – The post-colonial creation of Montague’s largest village. \n“This 20 minute ‘crash course’ history of the Turners Falls Canal uses vintage media and music to introduce the story of the birth of a new industrial community.” — From Montaguearchive.org \nThe Franklin County Fair – History of the Fair and why it’s important today. \n“Produced in 2021\, this is a full length history of the fair and why it is still an important part of community life today. The story is told using archival movies\, images and music.” –From Montaguearchive.org. \nJoin Chris Clawson and Ed Gregory of the Montague Historical Society for a discussion after the films. Snow date: 2/4. \nIn this Food\, Farms\, and Factories documentary series you’ll hear directly from historians and those who are a part of local food systems\, agriculture\, or manufacturing in our region. Sponsored by Mass Humanities\, the Massachusetts Cultural Council\, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Light refreshments. Meet in the Great Hall. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners\, including the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, Montague Public Libraries\, RiverCulture\, the Department of Conservation and Recreation\, and the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association. Funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/coming-soon-documentary-film-series-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:crossroads,Food farms and factories,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240127T150000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231219T211507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231226T181105Z
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SUMMARY:Going against the flow: The History of Montague’s Navigational Canal
DESCRIPTION:The Connecticut River used to be navigable. Come learn about the original canal connecting Montague City to what is now Turners Falls and why it was important for moving molasses! Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/going-against-the-flow-the-history-of-montagues-navigational-canal/
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:20240126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231219T204701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T182423Z
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SUMMARY: Nice and Easy Walk: Food\, Farms\, and Factories - The John Russell Cutlery Factory
DESCRIPTION:Easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all. Enjoy natural and local history highlights along the way. Dress for winter weather\, sturdy footwear\, and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Friday 1/26 topic: the John Russell Cutlery Factory for our Food\, Farms\, and Factories series. Meet at the main entrance. \nOngoing in 2024 \nThroughout 2024 the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center present programs and exhibits about Food\, Farms\, and Factories. Building on the success of Crossroads: Change in Rural America in 2023\, the conversation continues about rural life in Turners Falls and Franklin County. Supported by several local partners and funded by Mass Humanities through the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Visit:  greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/foodfarmsandfactories to learn more.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-20/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Food farms and factories,History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240126T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231219T202925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T203014Z
UID:3695-1706265000-1706268600@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/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Science,Story Time
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240126
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240218
DTSTAMP:20260408T190636
CREATED:20231219T201741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231219T201815Z
UID:3688-1706227200-1708214399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Snowy Indoor StoryWalks®* - Tracks in the Snow
DESCRIPTION:January 26—February 17: Tracks in the Snow\, by Wong Herbert Yee\nExplore the lives of active and resting winter wildlife. For ages 3 and up\, accompanied by an adult. Meet at the welcome desk. \n*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 the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/snowy-indoor-storywalks-tracks-in-the-snow/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Story Walk
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