Calendar
Please note: While the Center's main building is closed to the public due to renovations, the Lloyd Center offices are open, as well as the walking trails on our 82-acre site in South Dartmouth.
For routine events, registered patrons will be contacted for a cancellation, but should otherwise report to the site as indicated for the event. For special events such as van trips, patrons will be contacted to discuss any unique logistics.
Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: April 15, 2026Inclement Weather Date: April 16, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot near stairs
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: April 22, 2026Inclement Weather Date: April 23, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot near stairs
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Roderigues
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Lloyd Center Spring Migration Bird Walk I
Date: April 24, 2026Inclement Weather Date: April 25, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot near Welcome Center
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $10 Non-member: $15 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 years & older
Each spring the Lloyd Center’s woodland interior and forest edges, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and estuaries come to life. The northward migration brings birds passing through and resident breeders that will nest here for a diverse community in a constant state of flux. Human-created habitats include a feeder station, butterfly gardens and bird houses.
Ospreys, Bald Eagles waders, waterfowl, songbirds including warblers, and owls are all present at some time. The walk series seeks to capture the peak migration period when all bird groups may be seen.
Items to bring: footwear for hiking, clothing layers (wind/rain gear), binoculars, camera.
Pre-register online. For questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Pamela Lowell
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Lloyd Center Exhibit Open House
Date: April 25, 2026Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm (drop in event)
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Bond Building classroom
Leader: Bruce Traban, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Member: $15 (Family) Non-member: $20 (Family)
Come by the Lloyd Center Bond building classroom for an open house!
This is an opportunity to meet some of our local species up close and learn more about them. From toads and turtles to fish and crustaceans. Come see over a dozen live animal exhibits, play in the touch tank, and participate in crafts. A creature feature showing an up-close presentation of some of our animal ambassadors will happen at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
This event is open to all ages with a focus on a younger audience of 6-10 years old.
This is not a "drop off" program; parent or guardian required to stay for the duration of the program.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Bruce via email bruce@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: April 29, 2026Inclement Weather Date: April 30, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Meeting place: Lloyd Center lower lot near stairs
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Spring Migration Bird Walk II
Date: April 30, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 1, 2026
Time: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot near Welcome Center
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $10 Non-member: $15 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 years & older
Each spring, the Lloyd Center’s woodland interior and forest edges, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and estuaries come to life. The northward migration brings birds passing through and resident breeders that will nest here for a diverse community in a constant state of flux. Human created habitats include a feeder station, butterfly gardens and bird houses.
Ospreys, Bald Eagles waders, waterfowl, songbirds including warblers, and owls are all present at some time. The walk series seeks to capture the peak migration period when all bird groups may be seen.
Items to bring: footwear for hiking, clothing layers (wind/rain gear), binoculars, camera.
Pre-register online. For questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: May 6, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 7, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Lloyd Center Spring Migration Bird Walk III
Date: May 8, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 9, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot near Welcome Center
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $10 Non-member: $15 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 years & older
Each spring, the Lloyd Center’s woodland interior and forest edges, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and estuaries come to life. The northward migration brings birds passing through and resident breeders that will nest here for a diverse community in a constant state of flux. Human created habitats include a feeder station, butterfly gardens and bird houses.
Ospreys, Bald Eagles, waders, waterfowl, songbirds including warblers, and owls are all present at some time. The walk series seeks to capture the peak migration period when all bird groups may be seen.
Items to bring: footwear for hiking, clothing layers (wind/rain gear), binoculars, camera.
Pre-register online. For questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: May 13, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 14, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Roderigues
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Lloyd Center Spring Migration Bird Walk IV
Date: May 15, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 16, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower parking lot near Welcome Center
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: $10 Non-member: $15 Children under 12: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
Age Limit: 10 years & older
Each spring, the Lloyd Center’s woodland interior and forest edges, freshwater wetlands, salt marshes, and estuaries come to life. The northward migration brings birds passing through and resident breeders that will nest here for a diverse community in a constant state of flux. Human created habitats include a feeder station, butterfly gardens and bird houses.
Ospreys, Bald Eagles, waders, waterfowl, songbirds including warblers, and owls are all present at some time. The walk series seeks to capture the peak migration period when all bird groups may be seen.
Items to bring: footwear for hiking, clothing layers (wind/rain gear), binoculars, camera.
Pre-register online. For questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
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Dip Netting the Lloyd Center Estuary – A Three-Season Adventure!
Date: May 16, 2026Time: 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center Welcome Center
Leader: Shannon Ewell, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Member: $5 per child Non-member: $10 per child
Attendee Limit: 12
Join Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist Shannon in the Lloyd Center estuary during three different seasons - spring, summer & fall! Let's compare & contrast the water, vegetation, and creatures of the estuary during different times of the year. We will dip net to catch & identify live specimens.
Please bring shoes that can get wet and season-appropriate clothing. Water, sunscreen and bug spray are also recommended. We hope you can attend all three events to record the seasonal changes!
This is not a "drop off" program; parent or guardian required to stay for the duration of the program.
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Shannon via email shannon@lloydcenter.org.
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Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center
Date: May 20, 2026Inclement Weather Date: May 21, 2026
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am
Meeting Place: Lloyd Center lower lot near staircase
Leader: Jamie Bogart, Lloyd Center Research Associate
Price: Member: Free Non-member: $5
Attendee Limit: 15
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species.
Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day.
Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain).
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org.
Photo courtesy of Kevin Roderigues
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Lloyd Center Exhibit Open House
Date: May 23, 2026Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Place: Bond Building classroom
Leader: Bruce Traban, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist
Price: Member: $15 (Family) Non-member: $20 (Family)
Come by the Lloyd Center Bond building classroom for an open house! This is an opportunity to meet some of our local species up close and learn more about them.
From toads and turtles to fish and crustaceans. Come see over a dozen live animal exhibits, play in the touch tank, and participate in crafts. A creature feature showing an up-close presentation of some of our animal ambassadors will happen at 1:30pm and 2:30pm.
This event is open to all ages with a focus on a younger audience of 6-10 years old
This is not a "drop off" program; parent or guardian required to stay for the duration of the program, but you may "drop-in" anytime between 1:00pm and 3:00pm!
Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please contact Bruce via email bruce@lloydcenter.org.
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Past Events
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (April 15, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (April 8, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. Photo courtesy of Robert Feingold |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (April 1, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. Photo courtesy of Kevin Roderigues |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (March 18, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. |
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| Lloyd Center Late Winter Evening Moon Rise Owl Prowl (March 4, 2026)
Return to the Lloyd Center under the light of the full moon! This walk offers a chance to see the moon rise over Little River, with luck under slightly warmer temperatures. We’ll attempt to attract owls before settling onto the Lloyd Woods trail that overlooks the river and salt marsh to view the moon rise before resuming our quest to hear and see any owls lurking on the property. Items to bring/notes: flashlight (spotlight a plus) camera, binoculars, and footwear for light walking on forest trails and possibly snow. Pre-register online. For specific questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (March 4, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. |
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Show Your Love for the Lloyd Center! (February 28, 2026)
Due to inclement weather, this event has been postponed. It will be rescheduled for a future date.
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| Lloyd Center Mid-Winter Evening Owl Prowl (February 19, 2026)
If you prefer to go "owling" at a friendlier hour, look no further. During mid-winter, the common owl species of interest on the first prowl remain active, with Great-Horned Owls, one of the earliest nesting bird species, possibly incubating eggs at this time. For this walk we focus efforts on the Lloyd Center grounds to see what lurks! Items to bring/notes: flashlight (spotlight a plus) camera, binoculars, and footwear for light walking on forest trails and possibly snow. Pre-register online. For specific questions contact Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. Photo courtesy of Gary Reardon |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (February 18, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. Photo courtesy of Kevin Roderigues |
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| Wednesday Bird Walk at the Lloyd Center (February 11, 2026)
The Lloyd Center property has a diversity of habitats that attract birds year-round. These include a mixed forest interior (predominantly oak-hickory/with interspersed evergreens), wetlands (red maple swamp, vernal pools, estuary, salt marsh), forest edge, and butterfly gardens. This intricate landscape supports most bird groups depending upon the season including breeders, migrants, and overwintering species. Birding locations include the trail system, the Center’s waterfront pier, Lloyd Woods bordering the Little River salt marsh and estuary, and parking areas near forest edges and butterfly vegetation. Participants will also visit our main facility feeder station and upstairs observatory overlooking the Slocum River with views of Demarest Lloyd State Park, Mishaum Point, and the Elizabeth Island chain on a clear day. Items to bring/notes: camera, binoculars, hiking footwear. Terrain difficulty is easy to moderate (some hilly terrain). Pre-register online. If you have specific questions regarding the program, please email Jamie Bogart at jbogart@lloydcenter.org. |
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