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…
Lloyd Center Holiday Oyster Sale Brings in Funds for Education Programs
On Wednesday, December 21, the Lloyd Center hosted its 2nd Annual Holiday Oyster Sale. A big thank you to Seth Garfield of Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms for providing the delicious oysters! Oyster lovers were able to order fresh oysters ahead of time and pick them up at the Center. A veteran…
Balmy Temperatures and Storm Impacts Highlight Lloyd Center’s Annual New Year’s Day Walk
by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate One year ago, at a time when winter coats are the norm, the Center’s annual New Year’s walk at Gooseberry occurred under dreary but unusually warm conditions. This year, warm and outright balmy temperatures returned, to which bird life surely responded after a…
A Tribute to Carol Veiga: A Friend, Teacher, and Champion of the Environment
It is with great sadness that we announce the 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 behind…
Lloyd Center 32nd Annual New Year’s Day Beach Walk – Sunday, January 1
Looking for fresh air, exercise or to learn more about the natural world around you? If so, this is the perfect trip for you! Join Research Associate, Jamie Bogart, for the 32nd Annual Lloyd Center tradition and celebrate the New Year with a peaceful walk on Gooseberry Neck beach. Focusing…
Thank You for Your Support of the Lloyd Center!
Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! We can’t thank you enough for Supporting the Lloyd Center’s 2022 Annual Fund!! The Annual Fund is a critical piece of our operating budget; your donation directly supports education and research opportunities that otherwise could not be afforded…
Canada Goose Numbers Rebound for December 2022 Lloyd Center Winter Waterfowl Count
by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate On Sunday, December 4th, Lloyd Center staff and volunteers returned to coastal systems from the Sakonnet Point region in Rhode Island to Padanaram Harbor in Dartmouth, MA, for “count one” of the 36th Annual Winter Waterfowl Survey. The count seeks to determine waterfowl…
Annual Holiday Oyster Sale, Wednesday, December 20, at the Lloyd Center for the Environment
The Lloyd Center for the Environment is, once again, offering Fresh Cuttyhunk Oysters from Cuttyhunk Shellfish Farms! A wonderful holiday tradition to benefit the Lloyd Center’s education programs. Supporters can order fresh oysters by the dozen, as well as shucking knives. Oysters are $30 per dozen and will keep well…
Lloyd Center 32nd Annual New Year’s Day Beach Walk – Sunday, January 1
Looking for fresh air, exercise or to learn more about the natural world around you? If so, this is the perfect trip for you! Join Research Associate, Jamie Bogart, for the 32nd Annual Lloyd Center tradition and celebrate the New Year with a peaceful walk on Gooseberry Neck beach. Focusing…
Lloyd Center Embarks on 36th Annual Winter Waterfowl Survey
by Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate Each year the fall migration brings a myriad of bird life to our region, including waterfowl that rely upon healthy embayments as an overwintering food source. By early December, our estuaries and coastal ponds have become active with Canada Geese, American Black Ducks,…
Make Your 2022 Tax Deductible Annual Fund Donation to the Lloyd Center Today!
If you haven’t already, please consider giving to the Lloyd Center’s 2022 Annual Fund! Due to the generous support of our donors, together we have made these experiences possible: “I loved learning about these animals. It makes me want to learn more.” – Nine-year-old student “Thank you for always making…
How Deer Stay Warm In The Winter
Deer are amazingly adaptive creatures. It doesn’t take long before they adapt to their surroundings. One of the most interesting deer adaptations is their ability to stay warm in the winter. Why do deer need to stay warm in the winter? Deer are warm-blooded animals and need to maintain their…
How To Protect Yourself From Lyme Disease When Walking On Trails
Ailments related to Lyme Disease are on the rise. These include: headaches, fever, chills, and neck stiffness. Learn more about how to protect yourself from getting it from a walk you might take in an area (such as a park) where ticks are prevalent. What is Lyme Disease? Lyme disease…
Lloyd Center Speaker Series to Begin on November 16
The Lloyd Center for the Environment will begin a new speaker series on November 16 at the Southworth Library located at 732 Dartmouth Street in Dartmouth. The first of the series, “Public Outreach as an Important Tool for Science and Conservation” will take place on Wednesday, November 16, 4:30 pm…
Will You Help With The Lloyd Center’s Annual Appeal?
Please consider giving to the Lloyd Center’s 2022 Annual Appeal! Due to the generous support of our donors, together we have made these experiences possible: “I loved learning about these animals. It makes me want to learn more.” – Nine-year-old student “Thank you for always making program days exciting and…
Wednesday Bird Walks Return to the Lloyd Center
Wednesday Bird Walks are returning to the Lloyd Center property, which offers a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. Oak-hickory forest, cedars and hollies, red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh, and a bird feeding station, all host species of songbirds, raptors, waterfowl and shorebirds, depending upon the…