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Please note: While the Center's main building is closed to the public due to renovations, the Lloyd Center offices are open, as well as the walking trails on our 82-acre site in South Dartmouth.
For routine events, registered patrons will be contacted for a cancellation, but should otherwise report to the site as indicated for the event. For special events such as van trips, patrons will be contacted to discuss any unique logistics.
Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Inclement Weather Date: April 25, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 11am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email.
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Lloyd Center Annual Meeting
Date: April 24, 2024
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Place: Dartmouth Public Library, North Branch - Suzanne E McDonald Community Room
Price: Free to the public
The Lloyd Center for the Environment is pleased to announce that our Annual Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. We are excited to hold this year's meeting in the Suzanne E McDonald Community Room of the Dartmouth Public Library - North Branch, located at 211 Cross Rd., Dartmouth.
During the meeting, Lloyd Center Executive Director Rachel Stronach will provide an overview of the Center's activities over the past year.
Join us for this event! This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about the Lloyd Center for the Environment and our ongoing efforts to provide environmental education and awareness in the community.
We look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, April 24, at 5:00 p.m. at the Dartmouth Public Library - North Branch.
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Lloyd Center Spring Bird Walk II – Arrival of the Breeders
Inclement Weather Date: April 28, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Members: $10 Non-members: $13 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 years and older
On this walk, we may see birds setting up forest territories, including migrants which continue to filter in from outside the region, and first osprey sightings occurring at the waterfront.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, binoculars, camera and a bird guide (if available).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Reading the Landscape
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Bruce Traban, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Member: $15 Non-member: $20
Attendee Limit: 15
Join Lloyd Center Naturalist/Educator Bruce Traban, as you hike the Lloyd Center property and examine the evidence left behind from the past. Learn the difference between the old stone walls found throughout New England, and how to read the forests’ growth over time.
Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for hiking a trail, pack a non-alcoholic drink, and get ready to look at landscape in a whole new way!
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Bruce via email bruce@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Presents: Snowy Owls to Saw-Whet Owls
Time: 10:30 am - 12 noon
Meeting Place: Dartmouth Public Library, North Branch - Suzanne E McDonald Community Room
Leader: Norman Smith, Raptor Specialist, MA Audubon
Price: Free to the public
Since 1981, Norman Smith has spent countless days and nights, in every imaginable weather condition, observing, capturing, banding and relocating Snowy Owls at Logan International Airport. Data has been collected on roosting, hunting and behavior while on their wintering grounds. Since 2000, satellite transmitters have been attached to owls to learn more about their movements. Find out what has been learned to date, what questions remain and how this project developed to include research on Saw-whet Owls.
His research work has been published in National Geographic, National Wildlife, Ranger Rick, Yankee, Massachusetts Wildlife, Bird Observer, Birding, Sanctuary, Geo, Nature, Grolier Encyclopedia, Owls of the Northern Hemisphere and Owls of the World.
Join us for this fascinating presentation!
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Inclement Weather Date: May 2, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email.
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Lloyd Center Spring Bird Walk III – Chorus in the Trees
Inclement Weather Date: May 3, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Members: $10 Non-members: $13 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 and older
Take a late afternoon woodland stroll when, under the right conditions, bird activity can be as high as the early morning hours. Breeding pairs continue to arrive and set up territories, especially the orioles whose melodious call has begun taking command of the treetops.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, binoculars, camera and a bird guide (if available)
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Spring Bird Walk IV – Ready to Nest
Inclement Weather Date: May 5, 2024
Time: 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Members: $10 Non-members: $13 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 10
Age Limit: 10 years and older
On this final walk of the series, the property is alive with bird life, a variety of species possibly encountered. Stop by our woodlands and waterfront at this time when eggs are filling nests!
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, binoculars, camera and a bird guide (if available)
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Inclement Weather Date: May 9, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 11am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Inclement Weather Date: May 7, 2024
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot, near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity.
Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email.
Photo courtesy of Robert Feingold
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Exploring the Lloyd Center’s Estuary
Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Meeting Place: Bond Building classroom
Leader: Amanda Nowicki, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Members: $20 (family) Non-members: $25 (family)
Attendee Limit: 15
Join our Lloyd Center staff member in exploring the unique estuary habitat. We will begin with a brief lesson about what an estuary is and discuss what types of creatures live here.
After the lesson we will use dip nets to try and catch some of these organisms! Children and adults alike will be able to get up close and hands-on with some of the animals that call this unique habitat home.
This program is appropriate for families with children ages 7 and older.
We will be hiking through the forest to the estuary, so rain boots, or secure water shoes, are recommended for dip netting. Also bringing a towel or spare clothes is encouraged.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Amanda at Amanda@lloydcenter.org.
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Leaf it to Me! Tree ID Walk
Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Bruce Traban, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Members (Family): $15 Non-members (Family): $20
Attendee Limit: 15
Do you want to learn more about trees? Leaf it to me! Come with me to explore the Lloyd Center property where we will be identifying tree species and discussing their strategies for survival.
Wear clothing and footwear appropriate for hiking a trail, pack a non-alcoholic drink, and be ready to learn some interesting facts about the trees that make up our landscape!
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Bruce via email bruce@lloydcenter.org.
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Summer Solstice Plover Stroll at DCR Demarest Lloyd State Park
Inclement Weather Date: June 21, 2024
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Meeting Place: Demarest Lloyd State Park (proceed through entrance gate to main lot)
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Members: $8 Non-members: $10 Children under 12: half price
Attendee Limit: 20
Kick-off the summer season by learning about nesting shorebirds at the dynamic ecosystem of Demarest Lloyd State Park! Discover its large vegetated sand spit at the mouth of the Slocum River, where endangered shorebirds nest and a vast mudflat where shorebirds feed at low tide.
The estuary, salt marsh, and forest areas nearby offer yet more bird habitat. In addition to the plovers and terns that nest on the spit, oystercatchers, willets, ospreys, and waders, are potential sightings. Held on the evening of the summer solstice, don’t miss this one!
Items to bring: birding equipment (binoculars or scope, camera, bird guide), bug spray, and footwear appropriate for walking along the beach.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Women’s Canoe Trip
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Education/Outreach Director
Price: Member: $50 Non-member: $60
Attendee Limit: 12
Ladies night out! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. There is a short hike through our forest to the launch site and all equipment is provided.
Wear clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet and pack a non-alcoholic beverage and snack.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Liz at 774 328-4820, or email liz@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Shorebird Migration Stroll at Gooseberry Neck Island
Inclement Weather Date: July 14, 2024
Time: 8:00 am – 10:00 am
Meeting Place: Gooseberry Neck Island parking lot (across causeway on island)
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $8 Non-member: $10 Children under 12: half price
Attendee Limit: 20
Gooseberry Neck Island, adjacent to and part of Horseneck Beach State Reservation, is a renown birding destination in all seasons, and a significant stopover site during the shorebird migration. In addition to shorebirds such as Semipalmated Plover, Sanderling, Dunlin, Ruddy Turnstone, Short-billed Dowitcher, and Black-bellied Plover, offshore sightings may include terns, cormorants, waterfowl, and Ospreys.
In the island interior, songbirds are abundant and other hawks may be seen in flight. White-tailed Deer live on the island, and Grey seals summer close to shore, so mammal sightings are also possible at this unique spot!
Items to bring: bring birding equipment, camera, water, wear sturdy footwear for walking over cobbled sections, and light clothing for possibly hot, muggy conditions.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Robert Feingold
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Lloyd Center Women’s Canoe Trip
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Education/Outreach Director
Price: Member: $50 Non-member: $60
Attendee Limit: 12
Ladies night out! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. There is a short hike through our forest to the launch site and all equipment is provided.
Wear clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet and pack a non-alcoholic beverage and snack.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Liz at 774 328-4820, or email liz@lloydcenter.org.
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New Moon Shorebird Migration in Chatham
Inclement Weather Date: August 4, 2024
Time: 7:00 am (van departs) – 7:00 pm (approximate van return)
Meeting Place: Shaw’s Parking Lot - RTE 6 Dartmouth
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $68 Non-member: $85 Children under 12: half price
Attendee Limit: 12
Age Limit: 10 years and older
This trip offers a look at shorebirds when migratory movements are peaking and species diversity is high. Chatham is a superb place for migrants, including the shoreline along Morris Island of the Monomoy National Wildlife refuge, which will be the featured stop. Time permitting, other stops may be added.
Items to bring: lunch, water, sunscreen, and wear footwear for walking in wet intertidal areas and on sand.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Women’s Canoe Trip
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Education/Outreach Director
Price: Member: $50 Non-member: $60
Attendee Limit: 12
Ladies night out! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. There is a short hike through our forest to the launch site, and all equipment is provided.
Wear clothing and footwear you don’t mind getting wet and pack a non-alcoholic beverage and snack.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Liz at 774 328-4820, or email liz@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Critter Hike
Time: 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Amanda Nowicki, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Members (Family): $20 Non-members (Family) $25
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: Appropriate for ages 5 years & older
Join us for a hike through the Lloyd Center's maritime forest. During this adventure we will be investigating what types of animals call this forest home. We will hunt for herps like frogs, snakes, and salamanders. We will seek out the tiny critters that move beneath our feet like worms, beetles, and millipedes.
To wrap up this journey, we will listen for the different bird species that fly through our forest.
This hike is appropriate for families with children ages 5 years and older. Please dress for the weather and wear closed-toed shoes.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Amanda at amanda@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Robert Feingold
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Women’s Canoe Trip
Time: 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Education/Outreach Director
Price: Member: $50 Non-member: $60
Attendee Limit: 12
Ladies night out! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. There is a short hike through the Center's forest to the launch site; all equipment is provided.
Wear clothing and footwear you don't mind getting wet, and pack a non-alcoholic beverage and snack.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Liz at liz@lloydcenter.org, or call 774-328-4820.
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Past Events
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (April 17, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (April 10, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. Photo courtesy of Robert Feingold |
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Lloyd Center Early Spring Woodcock Walk II (April 2, 2024)
The fabled American woodcock (Scolopax minor) courtship flights are a true sign of spring that occurs across open landscapes often before the last snows have melted. Experience the spectacle at Noquochoke Wildlife Management Area in Dartmouth, a known staging area where the state manages habitat specifically for woodcocks. The right conditions yield a dazzling show! We’ll spend the first hour on a leisurely stroll across the beautiful property when other avian life may still be active. Then we return to the “stage” and settle in for the main event. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, flashlight, binoculars, camera, and a chair Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Lloyd Center Early Spring Woodcock Walk I (March 27, 2024)
The fabled American woodcock (Scolopax minor) courtship flights are a true sign of spring that occurs across open landscapes often before the last snows have melted. Experience the spectacle at Noquochoke Wildlife Management Area in Dartmouth, a known staging area where the state manages habitat specifically for woodcocks. The right conditions yield a dazzling show! We’ll spend the first hour on a leisurely stroll across the beautiful property when other avian life may still be active. Then we return to the “stage” and settle in for the main event. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, flashlight, binoculars, camera, and a chair Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (March 27, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera. Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Lloyd Center Spring Evening Owl Prowl II – Under the Moonlight (March 25, 2024)
Visit the Lloyd Center for a prowl at a friendlier hour and beneath a full moon, when the landscape is showing subtle signs of winter’s end. We’ll start with a sunset stroll to our waterfront when other bird life is often seen, then prowl for owls as darkness nears. We’ll end up on the Lloyd Woods Trail loop where we’ll watch the moon rise over Little River while waiting for owl callbacks, before returning to the woodland interior in attempt to see an owl. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, flashlight, binoculars, camera. Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (March 20, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera. Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (March 13, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera. Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center now Thursday Due to Weather (February 29, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera. Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (February 21, 2024)
On these walks designed for beginning and expert birders alike, we’ll walk the property including our forest bird feeder station, our lookout from which ospreys or Bald Eagles may be seen, and our waterfront pier where waterbirds are present year-round. Mammals, trees, plants and insects are also a component of our biodiversity. Items to bring: Hiking footwear, birding binoculars, camera Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org, or call 508-990-0505 x23. During ongoing construction, the best way to reach staff is via email. |
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