SPRING BIRD WALK
Date: Friday, May 18th Rain date: Saturday, May 19th
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, lower lot, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: No charge. Donations welcomed.
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Pre-registration required by Thursday, May 17th Limit: 20
Rise early to see and hear bird activity during mid-spring before the leaves are fully out and the forest birds are highly visible with many species having already arrived for the nesting season. The walk will begin with bird observations at the Lloyd Center’s Headquarters where many songbirds may be seen along the forest edges and on the Center’s birdfeeders. Participants will then walk through the forest, and past Kettle Pond, where additional forest birds may be observed.
Upon reaching the waterfront of the Slocum River, one may see Ospreys and other waterbirds. Following a return trip through the woods, participants will head up to the Center’s Osprey Room Observatory with its great treetop views of songbirds and a viewscape that on a clear day includes the Elizabethan Chain.
This walk is suitable for all levels … novice birders especially welcome. Participants should bring binoculars, a camera and a bird guide (if available).
To pre-register, contact Jamie at 508-990-0505 ext. 23 or jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
Date: Wednesday, May 23rd
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $38 Non-members: $45
Pre-registration required by noon on Tuesday, May 22nd
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River! You’ll feel your stress dissolve as you glide along this spectacular estuary, enjoying the setting sun. Watch wading and shore birds flock to feed, see fish jump and await the multitude of color changes in the sky.
This is a wonderful and relaxing way to explore the delicate ecosystem of this salt marsh. Inexperienced paddlers are welcome. All tours include basic kayak equipment and instruction by certified guides.
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
WOMEN’S FULL MOON CANOE TRIP
Date: Monday, June 4th
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator-Naturalist
Price: Lloyd Center members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by noon on Sunday, June 3rd. Limit: 12
Sorry gents, this one’s for ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation to launching site and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and libation (non-alcoholic).
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Liz at 508-990-0505 x15, or email her at liz@lloydcenter.org.
INTRODUCTION TO STAND-UP PADDLING
Date: Sunday, June 10th
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, June 8th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is a fun way to explore the waterways, improve your balance and get a fantastic core workout. Anyone can Stand-Up Paddle! Instructors specialize in teaching people with no surfing or paddling experience at all. The only prerequisite is that you are comfortable in the water, and want to try something new!
The one and a half hour introduction session will take place in the calm waters of the Slocum River. Participants will be introduced to all the basics; getting familiar with equipment, water entry and balance, proper stance and positioning on the board, efficient paddling technique, safety and etiquette. Come out and give it a try… you’ll love it!
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
SOUTHCOAST ALL TAXA BIODIVERSITY INITIATIVE: BIODIVERSITY WEEK
Dates: Monday, June 11th – Saturday, June 16th
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Lloyd Center Research Director Mark Mello
June 11 – 15: Scientists and naturalists lead walks and conduct “collecting” trips within the local watershed. A schedule of trips, open to the public (pre-registration required) will be posted on our website.
June 16: Scientists and naturalists finalize lists of collected species…many of which will be on display at Lloyd Center headquarters.
Scientists and naturalists with expertise in specific groups of plants or animals are needed. We also welcome members of the public interested in helping discover the plant and animal life which inhabits our watershed.
Additional information is available by contacting Lloyd Center Research Director Mark Mello at markmello@lloydcenter.org or (508) 990-0505 ext. 22.
This program is supported by the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Dominion Foundation.
SLOCUM RIVER KAYAK TOUR
Date: Saturday, June 23rd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $45 Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, June 22nd
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
The Slocum River is a peaceful scenic estuary, offering extraordinary views, great birding and paddling. Come explore the many coves and marshes along this classic New England landscape. Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. All tours include basic kayak equipment and instruction by certified guides.
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
Museum Insitute for Teaching Science
Southeast Region
Explore! Investigate! Invent!
How Science Inspires Engineering
Dates: July 9-20, 2012 (10 Days, Monday – Friday)
Price: $300/1 educator; $275 each/ team of 2 educators; $250 each/ team of 3 or more educators Graduate Credit will be offered from Framingham State University (4 credits/$300) and Cambridge College (4 credits/$200)
Registration Deadline: June 6th; call for availability after deadline
For Elementary & Middle School Educators
Nature has inspired engineering design for millennia. From airplane wings to high tech fabrics to Velcro, the technologies that make our lives easier and more efficient often have their roots in natural systems. Dive into marine animal research, exploring how the anatomical and physiological characteristics of marine animals have inspired naval architecture and the design of underwater vehicles. How many examples of nature’s superior design skills can you find among the surf and sand?
Discover how processes used by mussels and other shellfish inspire the design of products you use in daily life, such as cement. Look to the sky at the avian world for more inspiration. From the structure and function of eggs, to a peregrine falcon’s unique adaptations to high speed flight, humans have looked to the avian world for models to solve flight and other technology designs.
What have we learned about sustainability from the natural world? Explore how structures built by animals have influenced human architecture and products, from the mound building skills of termites to the flow-control mechanisms of beavers. Learn how to make engineering come alive with hands-on, minds-on activities to inspire your students to connect science and technology, and perhaps become the next generation of engineers.
A Unique Professional Development Opportunity
• Participate in a balance of indoor, classroom and outdoor experiences.
• Learn to use inquiry-based, hands-on methods in your classroom.
• Visit each site for 1-2 days and participate in both content and skill development sessions.
• Learn about educational resources in your community.
• Experience inquiry-based investigations linked to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. • Earn PDPs or PDPs and 4 graduate credits (for an additional cost).
• Take home a resource kit containing investigations and materials for your classroom.
For a full brochure or to register, visit www.mits.org, or email mits@mits.org / call 617-328-1515
CLAMBAKE XXVII “SIMPLY, THE BEST!”
Date: Friday, July 13th
Location: Demarest Lloyd State Park, Barney’s Joy Road, Dartmouth
Price: Personal “patron” and corporate “sponsorship” levels vary; general ticket price $150 per person.
Dinner, Dance, Open bar and Silent Auction. Back by popular demand… traditional New England boiled lobster clambake dinner and dancing to “Men in Black”!
For reservations, call 508-990-0505 x10
INTRODUCTION TO STAND-UP PADDLING
Date: Saturday, July 21st
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, July 20th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is a fun way to explore the waterways, improve your balance and get a fantastic core workout. Anyone can Stand-Up Paddle! Instructors specialize in teaching people with no surfing or paddling experience at all. The only prerequisite is that you are comfortable in the water, and want to try something new!
The one and a half hour introduction session will take place in the calm waters of the Slocum River. Participants will be introduced to all the basics; getting familiar with equipment, water entry and balance, proper stance and positioning on the board, efficient paddling technique, safety and etiquette. Come out and give it a try… you’ll love it!
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
26th ANNUAL NORTH AMERICAN BUTTERFLY ASSOCIATION BUTTERFLY COUNT
Date: Sunday, July 22nd
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Mark Mello, Lloyd Center Research Director
Price: Lloyd Center members: $8 Non-members: $10
Pre-registration required by noon on Saturday, July 21st
Participate in this unique daylong scientific research project, sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association. Counting for the Bristol County area will take place in Dartmouth and New Bedford. Participants should bring a lunch. Drinks will be provided. Long pants and a hat are recommended. A copy of the NABA summary report can be purchased for an additional fee.
Butterflies are one of the most beautiful elements of the natural world, and scientists now recognize that they can also serve as an important indicator of the health of ecosystems.
Pre-register online, or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Mark at 508-990-0505 x 22.
FLY-BY-NIGHTERS CELEBRATE NATIONAL MOTH WEEK
Date: Sunday, July 22nd (optional) – Friday, July 27th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Lloyd Center Research Director Mark Mello
Price: Lloyd Center members: $325 Non-members: $375
Pre-registration required Limit: 8
Thanks to grants from the Motorola Solutions Foundation and the Dominion Foundation, the Lloyd Center has initiated a biodiversity monitoring program to document the current status of our region’s natural resources as a baseline to compare and prepare for climate change. Lepidoptera (moths and butterflies) are a major link in the food web and changes that affect these species will have an impact throughout the ecosystem.
The Lloyd Center is offering a week-long program geared towards high school students looking for a research experience to participate in the Lloyd Center’s Biodiversity Initiative, focusing on moths and butterflies in the Slocum/Paskamansett watershed during National Moth Week*.
National Moth Week is a week long, global “mothing” event to promote the understanding and enjoyment of moths and to raise awareness about biodiversity. Please join us as we celebrate moths, biodiversity and the natural world around us. (www.nationalmothweek.org)
Participants will collect, photograph, prepare specimens, and submit data to the Butterflies and Moths of North America database during National Moth Week. They will learn basic moth identification of the more than 1,000 species of moths in our area as well as collecting techniques for both adults and caterpillars. Students will also participate in one overnight collecting experience at the Lloyd Center.
For more information or to arrange an interview to sign up for this program, contact Mark Mello at 508 990-0505 x 22 or markmello@lloydcenter.org.
SUMMER SHORE-BIRD WALK Rain date: Saturday, July 28th
Date: Friday, July 27th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Demarest Lloyd State Park, Barney’s Joy Road, Dartmouth (meet at main parking area or at the entrance gate if it is still locked)
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: No Charge. Donations welcomed.
Pre-registration required by Thursday, July 26th Limit: 20
Come observe a variety of shore birds visible on the sandspits, mud flats, and tidal pond present at Demarest Lloyd State Park at the mouth of the Slocum River Estuary. During late July migratory movements are underway, and a variety of shore birds including Yellowlegs, Willets, Glossy Ibis, and Semipalmated Plover stop over at the site to feed. Breeding pairs of the federally endangered Piping Plover are also visible, possibly with broods.
In addition to waterbirds, a variety of songbirds and raptors may be viewed in the highly diverse habitat the park offers. This walk is suitable for all levels … novice birders especially welcome. Participants should bring binoculars, a camera and a bird guide (if available).
To pre-register, contact Jamie at 508-990-0505 ext. 23 or at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
WOMEN’S FULL MOON CANOE TRIP
Date: Wednesday, August 1st
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Jasmine Smith-Gillen, Lloyd Center Educator-Naturalist
Price: Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by noon on Tuesday, July 31st Limit: 12
Sorry gents, this one’s for ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation to launching site and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that can get wet, as well as a snack and beverage (non-alcoholic).
Pre-register online, or call 508-990-0505 x10. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Jasmine at 508-990-0505 x13, or email jasmine@lloydcenter.org.
INTRODUCTION TO STAND-UP PADDLING
Date: Saturday, August 11th
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $50 Non-members: $60
Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, August 10th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
Stand-Up Paddle Boarding is a fun way to explore the waterways, improve your balance and get a fantastic core workout. Anyone can Stand-Up Paddle! Instructors specialize in teaching people with no surfing or paddling experience at all. The only prerequisite is that you are comfortable in the water, and want to try something new!
The one and a half hour introduction session will take place in the calm waters of the Slocum River. Participants will be introduced to all the basics; getting familiar with equipment, water entry and balance, proper stance and positioning on the board, efficient paddling technique, safety and etiquette. Come out and give it a try… you’ll love it!
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
BIRDING ON SOUTH BEACH, MONOMOY ISLAND
Date: Saturday, August 18th
Time: 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: South Beach, Monomoy Island National Wildlife Refuge Meet at Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot, Route 6, Dartmouth
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Lloyd Center members: $36 Non-members: $48 (Price includes van transportation to and from South Beach.)
Pre-registration required by noon on Friday, August 17th Limit: 14
Enjoy a day of birding on South Beach in the Monomoy Island National Wildlife Refuge! Most migrating shore birds which travel the Atlantic “flyway” stop over on Monomoy, making it one of our area’s greatest birding sites. You may see Godwits, Whimbrels, Dowitchers, Glossy Ibises, Oyster-catchers, Black Skimmers, Roseate Terns and many more. Transportation provided. Bring a lunch, your binoculars (if possible) and footwear that won’t mind getting wet. Great trip for experienced and novice birders alike.
Pre-register online, or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Jamie at 508-990-0505 ext. 23 or at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
SLOCUM RIVER KAYAK TOUR
Date: Saturday, August 18th
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $45 Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required by Noon on Friday, August 17th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
The Slocum River is a peaceful scenic estuary, offering extraordinary views, great birding and paddling. Come explore the many coves and marshes along this classic New England landscape. Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. All tours include basic kayak equipment and instruction by certified guides.
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
Date: Wednesday, August 29th
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $38 Non-members: $45
Pre-registration required by noon on Tuesday, August 28th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River. You’ll feel your stress dissolve as you glide along this spectacular estuary, enjoying the setting sun. Watch wading and shore birds flock to feed, see fish jump and await the multitude of color changes in the sky.
This is a wonderful and relaxing way to explore the delicate ecosystem of this salt marsh. Inexperienced paddlers are welcome.
All tours include basic kayak equipment and instruction by certified guides.
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
WOMEN’S FULL MOON CANOE TRIP
Date: Friday, August 31st
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator-Naturalist
Price: Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by noon on Thursday, August 30th Limit: 12
Sorry gents, this one’s for ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation to launching site and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that can get wet, as well as a snack and beverage (non-alcoholic).
Pre-register online, or call 508-990-0505 x10. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Liz at 508-990-0505 x15, or email liz@lloydcenter.org.
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
Date: Wednesday, September 12th
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Price: Members: $38 Non-members: $45
Pre-registration required by noon on Tuesday, September 11th
Age 14 and up. Limit: 10
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River. You’ll feel your stress dissolve as you glide along this spectacular estuary, enjoying the setting sun. Watch wading and shore birds flock to feed, see fish jump and await the multitude of color changes in the sky.
This is a wonderful and relaxing way to explore the delicate ecosystem of this salt marsh. Inexperienced paddlers are welcome. All tours include basic kayak equipment and instruction by certified guides.
Pre-register online, or call the Center’s event line at 508-558-2918.
WOMEN’S FULL MOON CANOE TRIP
Date: Friday, September 28th
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator-Naturalist
Price: Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required by noon on Thursday, September 27th Limit: 12
Sorry gents, this one’s for ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation to launching site and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that can get wet, as well as a snack and beverage (non-alcoholic).
Pre-register online, or call 508-990-0505 x10. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Liz at 508-990-0505 x15, or email liz@lloydcenter.org.
