Protecting nature through research, education, and outreach

The mission of the Lloyd Center is to instill a life-long respect and affection for nature in people of all ages through research and education

Main building is currently closed.

While the Center's main building is closed to the public due to renovations, the Lloyd Center offices are open. Enjoy our walking trails, open free to the public from dawn to dusk.

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Annual Appeal 2025

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Please consider giving to the Lloyd Center’s 2025 Annual Appeal!

We are grateful for the support you have given to the Lloyd Center for the Environment. Because of your generosity, more than 100,000 students have participated in Lloyd Center programs over the last 10 years!

But as you may know, now more than ever, we need your support. Changes to federal funding combined with higher demand for our renowned programs has made it critical that we raise funds in order to continue to provide environmental education to students across the region and beyond – many of them deserving but under resourced.

The Lloyd Center is doing more with less – gaining national and international recognition for science education research, with multiple publications and conference presentations related to hands-on environmental STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) programs, while serving over 10,000 students last year.

Your donation directly supports education and research opportunities that otherwise local schools, families, and community organizations, could not afford.

Thank you for considering support of our Annual Appeal to benefit students from across southeastern Massachusetts and beyond!

Many thanks to those who have already made an Annual Appeal donation!

Otto and Rachel signatures

About The Lloyd Center

The Lloyd Center serves individuals, agencies, and organizations in southeastern New England – Rhode Island to Boston to Cape Cod. It is the only area organization focused on educating the public about coastal and watershed issues, and conducting research on coastal ecosystems and endangered species.

The Center cooperates on a broader level in coastal, environmental, and educational programming throughout New England, nationally and internationally.

Our school-based activities further expand our reach to urban audiences. A scholarship program also provides space for ten urban New Bedford students in our Summer Program.

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