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.
Renew or Join the Lloyd Center - Membership Has Its Benefits!
Lloyd Center membership grants you access to exclusive benefits, including:
- Invitations to Special Events & Programs – Enjoy our annual Music in the Woods, workshops, and seasonal events.
- Discounts on Programs & Summer Programs – Get reduced rates on engaging educational experiences for children and adults.
- Early Access to Registration – Secure your spot in our most popular programs before they open to the public.
- A Deeper Connection to Nature – Stay informed with our newsletter; enjoy the Center’s hiking trails that are open dawn to dusk, free of charge.
The Lloyd Center: A Vital Resource
The Lloyd Center is a hub for environmental education and community engagement. Our trails, exhibits, and education programs provide opportunities for hands-on learning and outdoor exploration.
- We educate almost 10,000 students each year through school programs, field trips, and science initiatives.
- Our research and endangered species monitoring protects local ecosystems and wildlife.
- We offer a place for individuals and families to connect with nature, fostering a lifelong appreciation for the environment.
- The Welcome Center pursuing Living Building Challenge™ certification reclaims and treats its own water, generates its own energy, and uses the natural topography of the site for storm management. The Lloyd Center is a portal to experiential learning for the next generation of environmental stewards.
Membership Supports Education
Your membership fees directly fund the Lloyd Center’s education programs, ensuring that children and adults alike can experience the wonders of the natural world. By being a member, you help provide hands-on learning experiences that inspire future scientists, environmentalists, and nature enthusiasts.
Not a Member Yet? Now is the Perfect Time to Join!
If you’re not already a member, we encourage you to become one today! Membership is a simple yet powerful way to support environmental education and research, while enjoying all the benefits the Lloyd Center has to offer.
Renewing your membership or joining for the first time is easy. Click here to sign up today.
Thank you for being a part of the Lloyd Center family. Together, we can make a lasting impact!
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.
More Information
Take your dog for a wonderful walk around the Lloyd Center! We are funded in part by state agencies Massachusetts Cultural Council and Massachusetts Environmental Trust.
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