Have you reserved your ticket to Clambake XXXIV “Celebrating Science and Education!” - Friday, July 12, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
 With a limited number of tickets, the event is sure to sell out soon!
This year’s event theme is “Sandcastles!” and will feature live music by Lucky 13, a classic menu including whole lobsters, clams, barbeque chicken, top shelf open bar, and a spectacular silent auction.
A tradition upon which so much depends, the Clambake helps to underwrite the costs of the Lloyd Center’s critically important environmental research and education programs. Today, the Lloyd Center is working hard to protect the nature of our beautiful coast and to bring first-rate environmental science classes to thousands of deserving children in our area’s public schools.
Click here to reserve your ticket or to learn more about this fun-filled way to support the Lloyd Center.
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Lloyd Center for the Environment Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
On Thursday, May 2nd, the Lloyd Center for the Environment hosted their Annual Meeting at the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational-Technical High School (GNBRVTH) where four new members were welcomed to the Board of Directors.
Joining the Board of Directors are Ellie Lash, Jonathan Lash, Danielle Nihill, and Michael Sweetser.
In addition, the following board members were unanimously voted in as officers: Kinnaird Howland, Chair; Suzanne W. Prescott, Co-Vice Chair; Jonathan S. Carvalho, Co-Vice Chair; Kathleen G. Clear, Clerk; and Otto W. Schleinkofer III, C.P.A., Treasurer.
Leaving the Board of Directors: Myrna W. Hall, Chair; Richard J. Rheaume, P.E., L.S.P., Treasurer; Peter L. Macdonald, who is currently one of the co-chairs of the capital campaign; and Kelly C. Rebello, who was the Lloyd Center’s Clambake Chair for five years. These individuals were all amazing contributors and will be greatly missed!
Click here to learn more about the Lloyd Center’s newest board members.
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Lloyd Center celebrates its past, present, and future by Douglas McCulloch, Dartmouth Week
 This past year was a busy one at the Lloyd Center with building projects, fundraising, and an ever-growing list of events and educational programs. And there’s even more to look forward to in 2020.
That was the message from Lloyd Center officials at the center’s 2019 annual meeting, held on May 2. During the meeting, Lloyd Center Executive Director Rachel L. Stronach highlighted all that went on in the past year — including two major construction projects.
Construction crews made up of New Bedford Vocational Technical High School students are putting the finishing touches on the exterior of the center’s new Welcome Center.
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Photo: Joanne and Al Humphrey are presented with the award. Photo by: Douglas McCulloch
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Adventure for your children and teens this summer!
 Join the Lloyd Center for an exciting summer outdoors! Animal collection, habitat investigations, and fishing are just a few of the activities offered through the 2019 Summer Programs.
In its 38th season, the Lloyd Center’s Summer Programs are designed to give motivated students an opportunity to explore different aspects of environmental science.
All sessions include field study, laboratory work, and fun!
Coastal Studies: Wetland Wonders (grades 3 - 5), July 15 – 19, 9:00am – 3:30pm; Tidal Surge: The Ocean and Climate Change (grades 4 - 6), July 22 – 26, 9:00am – 3:30pm; Forest Explorers (grades 3 - 5), August 5 - 9, 9:00am – 3:30pm; Marine Biology (grades 6 – 8), August 12 - 16, 9:00am – 3:30pm
Young Naturalist Summer Programs for children ages 5 – 7 (June 24 – August 16): Under the Sea, In the Sky, Forest Frenzy, Ponds & Streams, Eureka Fridays!
A fun-filled summer of exploration, discovery and wonder of the natural world. Throughout the summer, children will learn about the amazing creatures and habitats around the Lloyd Center using hands-on games, activities, crafts and trail walks. Each session of the summer will incorporate new activities and crafts, so feel free to sign up your child for as many programs as you like!
*Early Bird Discount: $5 off each full day session and $10 off each full week session if you register before June 19th. Inquire about sibling discounts. Member prices apply to those holding a current Family (or higher level) membership. Spaces are limited and they fill up fast! Please register ahead of time.
Please contact Ashley Gesner, Education/Outreach Specialist, for more information at 774-628-9241 or summer@lloydcenter.org. Scholarships are available.
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Upcoming events
Click HERE for more details and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required for most events.
Slocum River Sunset Stand Up Paddling Tour
Friday, June 14, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Nature Discoveries
Saturday, June 15, 9:30 am – 10:30am
Osprey Adventures
Saturday, June 15, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Women’s Canoe Trip
Sunday, June 16, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Summer Solstice Plover Stroll at Demarest Lloyd
Friday, June 21, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Estuary Exploration
Saturday, June 22, 10:00 am – 11:30 AM
Clambake XXXIV “Celebrating Science and Education!”
Friday, July 12, 6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
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Lloyd Center has a new online Wish List
Check out our Wish List on Amazon.com. Help if you can!
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Hardscrabble Nature Preserve Visitor Hours
The Lloyd Center’s Visitor Center is temporarily closed as the first phase of renovations and an addition to the main building begin. The driveway up to the main building will also be closed to the public, as well as a small portion of the Chaypee Woods Trail.
Trails will remain open from dawn to dusk, seven days a week.
Lloyd Center for the Environment
430 Potomska Road in Dartmouth MA 02748
508-990-0505 www.lloydcenter.org
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