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What Sets the Lloyd Center Apart?
The Lloyd Center’s Southcoast location makes it part of a community of non-profits addressing different, important needs. As an organization, the Lloyd Center is supported by being part of this group. At the same time, the public is often confused about what makes the Lloyd Center unique, and everything that happens over the course of…
Read MoreThank You Clambake XXXVIII Supporters!
A big THANK YOU to all those who joined and supported the Lloyd Center at “Not Your Average” Clambake XXXVIII, “38 years of Celebrating Science & Education!” We appreciate your support and hope all those that attended the event had as much fun as we did! A special thank you to all of our Sponsors,…
Read MoreLloyd Center – Cold Brew & Construction – Drop-in Events!
We hope you will join us to visit especially the unique, innovative components of the 105% energy rejuvenating Welcome Center, the preliminary construction and plans for the main building, the campus upgrades, and the new Teaching Pavilion. This will also be an opportunity to ask the variety of questions that surround our projects. The Drop-in…
Read MoreNot 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, and Tacofied Food Trucks will…
Read MoreLloyd Center’s Not Your Average Clambake XXXVIII – Details and Tickets!
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, and Tacofied Food Trucks will be…
Read MoreDharma Voyage Holds Next Level Rowing Camp at the Lloyd Center
From June 2nd through June 4th, Next Level Rowing held a training camp at the Lloyd Center to prepare its high-performance coastal rowing team for the US Beach Sprint National Team trials. The Beach Sprints are a dynamic racing format where the rowers start on the beach, run a 50 meter sprint to their boat,…
Read MoreStudy at Lloyd Center – Microbially-Influenced Corrosion in Marine Sediments
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth’s Assistant Professor Ryan Beemer and Master Student Dayna Logan, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and Professor Pia Moisander and Master Student Stephanie Richard, Department of Biology, are conducting a study at the Lloyd Center’s dock. To address gaps in knowledge, this study involves installing small scale piles (pipes) made of…
Read MoreLloyd Center – Cold Brew & Construction!
We hope you will join us to visit especially the unique, innovative components of the 105% energy rejuvenating Welcome Center, the preliminary construction and plans for the main building, the campus upgrades, and the new Teaching Pavilion. This will also be an opportunity to ask the variety of questions that surround our projects. The Cold…
Read MoreNew Bedford’s Voc-Tech Students Put Final Touches on Lloyd Center Building Renovation
by Seth Chitwood, Standard-Times Started in 2016, the “Living Building Challenge™” has been a project built entirely by Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School students. The Lloyd Center’s environmentally sustainable new welcome center will be a hub for visitors and provide students with educational programs. “Honestly, this is the most unique project I’ve ever worked on,” said…
Read MoreLloyd 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 Town Beach on April 25th,…
Read MoreLloyd 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!
Read MoreLloyd 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 also the futures of our…
Read MoreDartmouth 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 with collection and safety.” “Thank…
Read MoreIntegrating 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 of integrating technology-based modeling while…
Read MoreProtecting 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 explore the endangered species of…
Read MoreHow 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 physical and mental health? In…
Read MoreLloyd 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, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.…
Read MoreSave 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 on Sunday, July 16, 2023,…
Read MoreLloyd 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 study of science to life!…
Read MoreLloyd 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 asking you to join or…
Read MoreThe 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 restorative principals through design elements:…
Read MoreLloyd 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 sustained food source of mainly…
Read MoreLloyd 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 for the past year. Featured…
Read MoreTransforming 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 world of the 21st century.…
Read MoreExploring 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 preserving our natural resources and…
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