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Lloyd Center Resumes Coastal Pond Piping Plover Management
by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate As Memorial Day weekend arrives, Piping Plover season is in full swing. Many nests are under incubation, hatching looms for a few pairs, and terns are showing up at some sites. Nesting began in late April, with a nest discovered on West Island…
Lloyd Center Work Day Volunteers – Thank You!
We would like to thank Amanda Heck, Robert Bernert, Bettina Borders & Victor Mailey for donating their time to ready our trails and gardens for the summer season. Come visit the Center’s Hardscrabble Nature Preserve from dawn to dusk, free of charge!
Lloyd Center – Cold Brew & Construction!
We are excited to share and celebrate the facilities achievements of Transforming A Legacy, the Lloyd Center’s multi-year Capital Campaign. In 2015, Eric A. Braitmayer and Peter L. Macdonald, co-chairs of the campaign, wrote, If the Lloyd Center for the Environment is to continue to transform not only lives, but…
Dartmouth Fire District 1 Donates Inflatable to the Lloyd Center
“On behalf of the Lloyd Center, I am happy to accept this gift of an inflatable raft from Dartmouth Fire Department, District 1. It is particularly well-suited to our riverfront location where it will assist in fulfilling our research and outreach mission. It will provide improved waterfront access, and assistance…
Not Your Average Clambake XXXVIII – Sunday, July 16
Reserve your ticket today! Join us for Clambake XXXVIII, “38 years of Celebrating Science & Education!” at Buzzards Bay Brewing in Westport on Sunday, July 16, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. with dining, live music, dancing, lawn games and auction artwork on display! Dining – Gnarly Vines, The Oxcart,…
Integrating Technology-Based Modeling with Environmental Education
At the Dartmouth Cultural Center – Thursday, June 1st The session will start with a talk about the importance of environmental education centers such as Lloyd Center for the Environment and their programs impact on students’ understanding of various environmental topics. The talk will also highlight the importance and ways…
Protecting Endangered Species in New England
Did you know that many species in New England are considered endangered or threatened? These species face a range of challenges, from habitat loss and fragmentation to climate change and pollution. But why is it important to protect these species, and what is being done to help them recover? Let’s…
How Outdoor Activities Can Improve Your Physical and Mental Health
Do you ever feel stressed, overwhelmed, or disconnected from the world around you? If so, you’re not alone. In our fast-paced, technology-driven society, it’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind and lose touch with nature. But did you know that spending time outdoors can actually improve your…
Lloyd Center 2023 Environmental Education/Outreach Summer Internships
Do you have a passion for environmental science? Are you experienced or interested in working with youth? The Lloyd Center is in need of Environmental Education/Outreach interns to assist educators in teaching outdoor nature/science-based programs for our summer season. The Lloyd Center’s educational philosophy is that hands-on learning brings the…
Lloyd Center Halfway to Membership Goal!
The Lloyd Center for the Environment is a local treasure with an exceptional estuary on the Slocum River, breath-taking views, and over five miles of unique hiking trails. Your membership support allows us to offer access to our grounds and future exhibits at no charge to the public. We are…
The Lloyd Center’s Living Building
The Lloyd Center’s new Welcome Center is a cutting-edge, 900-square foot building designed to meet the Living Building Challenge™ (LBC™), the most stringent building standard in the world. The LBC™ requirements include educational mandates as the building and the site must show case, for users and the public, the on-going…
Save the Date! Not Your Average Clambake XXXVIII – Sunday, July 16th
Save the Date! Join us for Clambake XXXVIII, “38 years of Celebrating Science & Education!” as we return to an in-person event, while maintaining our popular online auction. This summer’s event will be very different – starting with the location, date, and time! This year, the event will take place…
Lloyd Center Educates About Cuttyhunk Seals
On Saturday, April 15, the Lloyd Center partnered with the Buzzards Bay Coalition to view “wintering” seals on Gull Island, a small sandbar near Cuttyhunk Island where seals haul out at low tide. During colder months seal numbers increase in Buzzards Bay which provides shallow, warmer waters that provide a…
Lloyd Center Annual Meeting – Thursday, April 27
The Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Annual Meeting will take place on April 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:15 p.m., in the community room of the Dartmouth Public Library – North Branch, located at 211 Cross Road. Lloyd Center Executive Director Rachel Stronach will present an overview of the Center…
Transforming A Legacy Evolves Into Completing The Transformation
Early in the 2010s, after in-depth analysis and research, the Lloyd Center Board of Directors and staff agreed that continuing to offer and expand the best and most relevant environmental education programs based on real research required the Center to move to new levels of excellence required in the dynamic…
Lloyd Center – Not Your Average Clambake XXXVIII – Save the Date!
Stay tuned for Clambake XXXVIII – Celebrating Science & Education! as we return to an in-person event, while maintaining our popular online auction. This summer’s event will be very different – starting with the location, date and time! This year, the event will take place on Sunday, July 16, 2023,…
Exploring the Fascinating Osprey: Nesting and Hunting Behaviors
The Osprey is a magnificent bird of prey that can be found along the coast of southeastern Massachusetts. With its distinctive white head and dark brown wings, the osprey is easily recognized as it soars above the water in search of prey. In this article, we will explore the nesting…
Discovering the Diversity of Local Southeastern Massachusetts Wildlife
Living in southeastern Massachusetts, we are fortunate to be surrounded by a wealth of diverse coastal ecosystems and wildlife. From sandy beaches to rocky shorelines, salt marshes to estuaries, there is a vast array of habitats to explore and enjoy. At the Lloyd Center for the Environment, we are dedicated…
Exploring the Benefits of Environmental Education for Children
Environmental education is a critical aspect of learning that instills respect, admiration, and care for our natural world in children. It is vital that we start teaching children about the environment and the need to protect it at an early age. Environmental education helps children to understand the importance of…
Bald Eagle Sightings Near the Lloyd Center
The Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus lecocephalus), the largest bird of prey in Massachusetts, at one time suffered similar fates to many bird species, including targeted killing, habitat loss, and mortality due to DDT and other pesticide uses, which ultimately resulted in federal endangerment status effective in 1967. Protections efforts brought eagles…
Become a Lloyd Center Member or Renew Your Membership Today!
The Lloyd Center for the Environment is a local treasure with an exceptional estuary on the Slocum River, breath-taking views, and over five miles of unique hiking trails. Your membership support allows us to offer access to our grounds and future exhibits at no charge to the public. We are…
January Thaw Impacts Lloyd Center Estuarine Winter Waterfowl Survey
by Jamie Bogart, Research Associate One year ago, the second count (the winter portion) for the Lloyd Center Winter Waterfowl Survey was postponed a week by a blizzard, remnant snow and ice blanketing the landscape. Birds were searching for water, the perfect mixture of ice, snowy fields, and minimal open…
Lloyd Center Bids Farewell to Long-time Supporter and Volunteer Carol Veiga
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of Carol Veiga, a beloved member of the Lloyd Center for the Environment community. Carol was a remarkable artist in many media, and her passion for life and the natural world was evident in everything she did. Carol leaves…
Lloyd Center Supporters Donate Feeders and Food for Birds
One of the integral aspects of a nature center is its station of bird feeders that attract the familiar backyard forest species or the occasional rarity. Just ask anyone who visited our grounds to view the Red-headed Woodpecker that was a hit for many months. Many visitors stop to check…
