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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230325
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UID:2529-1679702400-1682553599@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Crossroads Exhibit - Life is______: An exploration of Being Through the Eyes of Local Young People
DESCRIPTION:Created and curated by local Brick House youth\, this exhibit in the Great Hall\, through a variety of mediums\, explores their perspectives and experiences living in modern-day rural America. This show is on display through 4-26. \nThis art show is inspired by Crossroads: Change in Rural America\, which is on display February 5 through March 18 in the Great Hall. (over now) \n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” part of Museum on Main Street\, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and Mass Humanities. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress.\n\n“Crossroads: Change in Rural America” is a collaboration between Department of Conservation and Recreation\, RiverCulture\, Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center\, the Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association\, Montague Public Libraries\, and New England Public Media. See the full calendar of events at https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/crossroads
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/crossroads-exhibit-life-is______-an-exploration-of-being-through-the-eyes-of-local-young-people/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Children,crossroads
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Frogs
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story\, activities\, and a craft. 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/
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:20230407T130000
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UID:2863-1680872400-1680876000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walks/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230414
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230501
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UID:2887-1681430400-1682899199@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk®—We Planted A Tree
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air and exercise! Join us on the grounds of the center for a free self-guided StoryWalk® featuring the children’s picture book We Planted a Tree by Diane Muldrow\, for readers ages 3-7 and everyone who celebrates trees. Follow the path to book pages posted along the route. Happy Arbor Day\, Friday\, April 28th! \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/storywalk-we-planted-a-tree/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Story Walk,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T113000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Chipmunks
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story\, activities\, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-chipmunks/
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:20230414T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T140000
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CREATED:20230326T181557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T181557Z
UID:2866-1681477200-1681480800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-9/
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:20230414T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T210000
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CREATED:20230326T193548Z
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UID:2884-1681498800-1681506000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Great Falls Coffeehouse Presents: Alive & Pickin’
DESCRIPTION:The Coffeehouse is back! Join us in the Great Hall spring\, summer\, and fall for the Friends of the Great Falls Discovery Center’s concert series featuring local talent. Alive & Pickin’ plays an eclectic mix of country\, bluegrass\, blues\, and Americana. Refreshments available. Sliding scale suggested donations\, all in support of educational programming at the Center.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/great-falls-coffeehouse-presents-alive-pickin/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Coffeehouse,Music
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230424
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SUMMARY:Earth Week Investigation Station: Trees
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the welcome desk during school vacation week in activities to inspire taking care of where we live\, with a special focus on trees\, including scavenger hunts.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/earth-week-investigation-station-trees/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T120000
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UID:2890-1681554600-1681560000@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Art Naturally
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. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up (accompanied by an adult). All materials are free. Meet in the Great Hall. The Art Naturally series continues next month! 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T195316Z
UID:2894-1681653600-1681660800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Have a Ball! Join the 1st Jurassic Mud Ball Festival in 200 Million Years
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate mud season with an exploration of rare Jurassic-age rocks found only in Turners Falls- armored mud balls! Family friendly activities for all ages. How were they formed millions of years ago? How were they discovered by geologist Richard Little? Make your own armored mud ball to take home\, with help from local geologist Steve Winters and DCR staff. Enjoy a tasty\, armored mud ball treat. Meet in the Great Hall. Weather permitting\, hunt for Jurassic armored mud balls on an easy walk to nearby Unity Park.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/lets-have-a-ball-join-the-1st-jurassic-mud-ball-festival-in-200-million-years/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Crafts,Nature,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T113000
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CREATED:20230326T191516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T174157Z
UID:2878-1682073000-1682076600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Beavers
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story\, activities\, and a craft. 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/
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:20230421T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005851
CREATED:20230326T185325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T185325Z
UID:2868-1682082000-1682085600@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-10/
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:20230422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T120000
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CREATED:20230326T200004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T200004Z
UID:2898-1682157600-1682164800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Park Serve Day: Give a Day\, Make A Difference
DESCRIPTION:The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to Great Falls Discovery Center to lend a hand during this day of volunteer service to our state parks. For any special accommodations or needs you may have for the day\, please call (413) 863-3221. Bring your own water and snack. Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dcr-park-serve-day-at-great-falls-discovery-center-tickets-588375766757?aff=ebdssbdestsearchEventbrite.com or visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-park-serve-day to learn more. Meet at Main Entrance. 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/park-serve-day-give-a-day-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Stewardship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230428
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230429
DTSTAMP:20260610T005851
CREATED:20230326T200155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T200155Z
UID:2901-1682640000-1682726399@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Arbor Day—Montague Celebrates Trees!
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, April 28\nAt 10:30 a.m.\, our story hour features the book\, Who Lives in a Tree?\, our ongoing outdoor story walk is We Planted a Tree\, our 1 p.m. Nice & Easy Walk features trees\, and the Carnegie Library has drop-in Arbor Day scavenger hunts from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stay tuned for updates on Montague Tree Committee activities!
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/arbor-day-montague-celebrates-trees/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Nature,Stewardship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T113000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005851
CREATED:20230326T192312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T192312Z
UID:2881-1682677800-1682681400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Trees
DESCRIPTION:For ages 3-6\, accompanied by an adult. Learn more about our wildlife neighbors who share our home. Program includes a story\, activities\, and a craft. Activities are indoors and outdoors\, weather permitting. Siblings and friends welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-trees/
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:20230428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260610T005851
CREATED:20230326T185510Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230326T200228Z
UID:2870-1682686800-1682690400@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:Nice and Easy Walk - Trees
DESCRIPTION:An easy-paced\, 1 to 2-mile guided walk\, along the Canalside Rail Trail or downtown Turners Falls\, geared for seniors\, but open to all ages. Join others seeking fresh air and exercise. A DCR Park Interpreter highlights natural and local history along the way. Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and sturdy boots. Meet outside the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-11/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:History,Nature,Walk
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