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Monday - Friday, July 6th - July 17th
MUSEUM INSTITUTE FOR TEACHING SCIENCE (MITS) WORKSHOP: Inquiry-Based Science: Investigating Water & Energy Concepts in the State Frameworks - for kindergarten through 8th grade teachers.
9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
One Educator: $250. Two educators from the same school or school district: $225. Three or more educators from the same school or school district: $200.
PDP’s provided and graduate credit is available for an additional fee.
Locations: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Whaling Museum, Buttonwood Park Zoo, MA Audubon Society, Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.
Southeastern Massachusetts is located on Buzzards Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Our history has been dependent upon and shaped by our connection with water. Join us as we discover the natural history of the estuary and a diversity of freshwater resources. Investigate the various species that live here, how they are adapted to survive in a marine or aquatic environment and how we are connected to these invaluable resources.
We will utilize these significant natural resources to create an inquiry-based program that will highlight the many forms of water and energy that cycle through the region. Explore the importance of water conservation and its effects on local habitats; including specific ways your students can work to preserve the earth’s most valuable resources. Investigate how we can capture energy for ourselves using solar, wind and water power. Examine the unceasing energy transfer within food chains and food webs. Learn about the changing forms of energy, including how energy (and water) create and transform weather and climate.
Discover just how engaging these educational activities can be while you learn content and inquiry-based, hands-on, minds-on teaching skills and seamlessly connect curriculum to the state frameworks.
Regional partners include: New Bedford Whaling Museum, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Lloyd Center for the Environment and Mass Audubon’s Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary.
For more information or to register contact MITS at 617-328-1515 or visit www.mits.org.
Friday, July 10th
CLAMBAKE XXIV “SIMPLY, THE BEST!”
Pre-registration required. Personal “patron” and corporate “sponsorship” levels vary.
Location: Demarest Lloyd State Park, Barney’s Joy Road, Dartmouth
Open bar, Dinner, Dance, and Silent Auction. Back by popular demand… traditional New England boiled lobster clambake dinner and dancing to “Men in Black”.
For reservations, call the Clambake Hotline at 508-558-2916 or Click Here.
Wednesday, July 15th
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Members: $32 Non-members: $40
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River. You'll feel your stress dissolve as we glide through the salt marsh 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 trip for exploring the delicate salt marsh ecosystem.
Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. All tours include basic kayak safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Saturday, July 18th raindate: Sunday, July 19th
LLOYD CENTER BREEDING BIRD WALKS
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Members: $6 Non-members: $8
Pre-registration Deadline: 5 p.m., Thursday, July 16th. Limit: 20
Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, lower lot
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Rise early to see and hear avian life during the peak of breeding season on the diverse Lloyd Center property with its forest, freshwater wetlands, and estuary habitats.
In addition to learning about the birds encountered during this early morning stroll through the Center’s trail system, participants will discover other interesting aspects of nature encountered on the Lloyd Center property. This walk is great for all, particularly novice birders. Participants should bring binoculars.
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the walk, please call Jamie Bogart at 508-990-0505 x23 or email him at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Thursday, July 23rd
WOMEN’S CANOE TRIP
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required. Limit: 12
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator/Naturalist
Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and libation (non-alcoholic).
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Liz at 508-990-0505 x 15 or email her at liz@lloydcenter.org.
Saturday, July 25th
SUMMER SHOREBIRD WALK
8:00 - 10:00 a.m.
No charge. Pre-registration required.
Meeting place: Gooseberry Neck Island parking lot
Stroll the shores of Gooseberry Neck Island and Horseneck Beach, both locations optimal for viewing a variety of shorebird species at any time of year.
The midsummer season features early migrants that feed in the intertidal zone, where endangered piping plovers that nest annually on these beaches may also be seen grabbing breakfast before they retreat to the dunes when the crowds arrive.
Come see what the midsummer winds might bring ashore at these barrier beach habitats.
To register, call 508-558-2918.
If you have specific questions regarding the walk, please call Jamie Bogart at 508-990-0505 x23 or email him at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Saturday, July 25th Raindate: Sunday, July 26th
NABA BUTTERFLY COUNT
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Members: $8 Non-members: $10
Pre-registration requested.
Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Mark Mello, Lloyd Center Research Director
Participate in this unique day-long 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.
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the walk, please call Mark at 508-990-0505 x22 or email him at markmello@lloydcenter.org.
Sunday, July 26th
SLOCUM RIVER KAYAK TOUR
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon
Members: $44 Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
The Slocum River is a peaceful tidal estuary that offers beautiful scenery with great birding, fishing 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 safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Wednesday, August 5th
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Members: $32 Non-members: $40
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River. You'll feel your stress dissolve as we glide through the salt marsh 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 trip for exploring the delicate salt marsh ecosystem.
Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. All tours include basic kayak safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Thursday, August 6th
WOMEN’S CANOE TRIP
6:00 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required. Limit: 12
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator/Naturalist
Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and libation (non-alcoholic).
Register online or call 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.
Friday, August 7th Raindate: Friday, August 14th
MAGNIFICENT MOTHS
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location: Copicut Woods, Indian Town Road, Fall River
No Charge. Pre-registration required.
Leader: Mark Mello, Lloyd Center Research Director
What comes to light during high summer? Moths of course, lots of them. Although often overshadowed by their more colorful cousins the butterflies, moths are no less diverse and amazing to behold. Join Mark Mello in setting up, both, a lighted sheet and bait, then standing back to see what arrives.
Sponsored by The Trustees for Reservations.
For more information or to register, call 508-679-2115, x10 or log onto “Events” at www.thetrustees.org.
Saturday, August 15th
BIRDING ON MONOMOY ISLAND
7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Members: $36, Non-Members: $48.
Pre-registration required.
Meeting place: Shaw’s Supermarket parking lot, Route 6, Dartmouth
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Enjoy a day of birding on Monomoy Island, Massachusetts’ National Wildlife Refuge! Most migrating shorebirds 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.
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the walk, please call Jamie Bogart at 508-990-0505 x23 or email him at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Friday, August 21st
SLOCUM RIVER KAYAK TOUR
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Members: $44 Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
The Slocum River is a peaceful tidal estuary that offers beautiful scenery with great birding, fishing 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 safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Saturday, August 22nd
SEINING FOR SUBTROPICALS
2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required.
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
Leader: Mark Mello, Lloyd Center Research Director
Join Mark on a short canoe paddle from Tripp's boatyard to the edge of the eelgrass beds at the mouth of the Westport River. We will be using seine nets to try to nab seahorses, jacks, groupers and other southern species that enter our waters in late summer. Plan on getting wet!
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please call Mark at 508-990-0505 x22, or email him at markmello@lloydcenter.org.
Thursday, September 3rd
WOMEN’S CANOE TRIP
5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Members: $20 Non-members: $25
Pre-registration required. Limit: 12
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, 430 Potomska Road, Dartmouth
Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Senior Educator/Naturalist
Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and libation (non-alcoholic).
Register online or call 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.
Sunday, September 6th
SLOCUM RIVER KAYAK TOUR
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Members: $44 Non-members: $55
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
The Slocum River is a peaceful tidal estuary that offers beautiful scenery with great birding, fishing 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 safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Wednesday, September 16th
SUNSET KAYAK TOUR
5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Members: $32 Non-members: $40
Pre-registration required. Age 14 and up. Limit: 8
Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters
What better way to end the day than a peaceful paddle along the Slocum River. You'll feel your stress dissolve as we glide through the salt marsh 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 trip for exploring the delicate salt marsh ecosystem.
Paddlers of all abilities are welcome. All tours include basic kayak safety and paddling instruction, equipment, and certified guides.
Register online or call 508-558-2918.
Please download Osprey Sea Kayak's Liabiltiy Waiver here (PDF file) and bring the completed form with you. This will make checking in quicker for everyone. Thank you.
Saturday, September 19th
SLOCUM RIVER REGATTA
Meeting Place: Demarest Lloyd State Park, Barney's Joy Road, Dartmouth, MA
This event is open to Single/Double Racing/Recreational Shells, Single/Tandem Kayaks, Single/Double Fixed-Seat Rowboats – Five-oared Whaleboats with Cox, all in men’s, women’s and co-ed categories.
Races will start and finish near the mouth of the Slocum River (nearby the Lloyd Center’s new pier and dock) and traverse a two-mile closed-loop buoyed course on the tidal waters of one of New England’s most beautiful estuaries.
The emphasis of the regatta is on good fun and enjoyment of the scenic Slocum River. A post-race light lunch and awards ceremonies will follow the race.
Sunday, October 18th
CANOEING THE NEMANSKETT & TAUNTON RIVERS
9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Members: $32 Non-members: $40
Pre-registration required. Limit: 12
Meeting place: “Park & Ride”, Exit 4 from Route 140
Leader: Mark Mello, Lloyd Center Research Director
Join Research Director, Mark Mello, for this annual fall foliage tour on one of the most aesthetic rivers in eastern Massachusetts. You will canoe the Taunton River and the portion of the Nemasket River where it flows into the Taunton.
Transportation and all equipment will be provided. Bring footwear that won’t mind getting wet, as well as a lunch and libation (non-alcoholic). The panoply of fall foliage should be very near it peak!
Register online or call 508-558-2918. If you have specific questions regarding the walk, please call Mark at 508-990-0505 x22 or email him at markmello@lloydcenter.org.
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