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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: Day of the Dead Altar
DESCRIPTION:View a Day of the Dead Altar built by local families with support from the Heartwing Center. Learn about the tradition of leaving messages of love to honor and commemorate loved ones. For all ages. Accessible during open hours.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-art-exhibit-day-of-the-dead-altar/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture,History
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Great Hall Art Exhibit: Migrations
DESCRIPTION:Migrations paintings\, curated by GuateMaya Art and Culture Connection\, celebrate the human and natural diversity of the upper Connecticut River Valley and the Americas. Colorful works depict scenes integral to village life\, Mayan culture\, and the history of Lake Atitlan in Guatemala. Accessible during open hours. For all ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-great-hall-art-exhibit-migrations/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Culture
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SUMMARY:Ongoing - Outdoor StoryWalk® — Mole Music
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a story\, fresh air\, and exercise! Join us on the Discovery Center’s grounds for a free self-guided Story Walk® featuring Mole Music by David McPhail\, about the power of music to bring peace. For ages 4–7 and everyone who loves moles playing violins! \n  \nThe StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier\, VT\, and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library. Story Walk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson. This StoryWalk® is provided by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Interpretive Services.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/ongoing-outdoor-storywalk-mole-music-2/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Culture,Music,Story Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261023T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Night Animals
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall. \n\n10/23: Night Animals\n10/30: Bats
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-night-animals-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:20261024T150000
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SUMMARY:Saturday Movie Matinee: The Extraordinary Caterpillar
DESCRIPTION:The Extraordinary Caterpillar documentary follows scientists and community activists in the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. From suburbia to exurban meadows\, abandoned lots to city parks\, this captivating family movie shows that exploring our environment begins not in distant wilderness\, but right outside our doors! Filmmaker Jeff McKay’s documentary features Sam Jaffe and the Caterpillar Lab\, Doug Tallamy\, and David Wagner. Accept this invitation to discover the amazing creatures quietly working miracles in our backyards and find out practical ways to make a difference. Sponsored by Magic Wings. All ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/saturday-movie-matinee-the-extraordinary-caterpillar/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature,Science
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SUMMARY:Art Naturally: Tin Can Paper Making
DESCRIPTION:Discover nature through story\, poetry and art in our series of free art programs. With instruction and technique\, you create an art piece to take home from scrap paper\, denim shoddy\, abacá\, a sponge\, screens and even two tin cans. For adults\, teens\, and children ages 6 and up. Free. All art materials provided. Meet in the Great Hall at 10:30 am for complete instructions.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/art-naturally-tin-can-paper-making/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Crafts,History
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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. 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. For all ages. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/a-french-breton-jam-session-34/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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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 older adults\, but open to all. Enjoy some natural and local history along the way. Dress for the weather with sturdy footwear and bring water. Inclement weather cancels. Meet at the main entrance.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/nice-and-easy-walk-68/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Culture,Geology,History,Nature,Science,Walk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261030T103000
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SUMMARY:Kidleidoscope Story Hour - Bats
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 are welcome. Meet in the Great Hall.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/kidleidoscope-story-hour-bats-4/
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:20261030T170000
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UID:6461-1793379600-1793386800@greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org
SUMMARY:The Remarkable Landscapes of the Montague Plains
DESCRIPTION:This illustrated talk for adults explores the natural history of the Montague Plains through four complementary perspectives. Geologist Richard Little explains the glacial lake Hitchcock origins of the Montague plain and why Turners Falls would not exist if not for this delta. Pat Conlin\, Habitat Biologist at MassWildlife\, describes the agency’s long-term stewardship and restoration of imperiled natural plant communities\, Caren Caljouw\, Prescribed Fire Manager at MassWildlife\, covers the benefits of prescribed fire\, and ecologist Mike Akresh\, PhD\, reviews findings from wildlife research conducted there. Together they show how geology\, land management\, and ecological research have shaped our understanding of one of New England’s most distinctive pine and oak barrens. There is time for questions following the presentations. Meet in the Great Hall. Registration is requested:  https://www.mass.gov/forms/remarkable-landscapes-of-montague-plains-presentation \n 
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/the-remarkable-landscapes-of-the-montague-plains/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Geology,History,Nature,Science,Talk
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261031T103000
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SUMMARY:Wildlife Costume and Bat Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Become an animal and show off your wildlife-themed Halloween costume! Enjoy a treat at the welcome desk and at our investigation station\, learn all about the many ways that bats are the best! Stop by the Center after the annual Turners Falls Rag Shag Parade which begins at 5:00 pm at Peskeompskut Park on Avenue A and then ends at the 2nd Street parking lot nearby. The parade is sponsored by the Montague Parks and Recreation Department. All ages.
URL:https://greatfallsdiscoverycenter.org/calendar/wildlife-costume-and-bat-appreciation-day/
LOCATION:Great Falls Discovery Center\, 2 Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Children,Music,Science
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