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Lloyd Center’s 34th Annual Clambake is less than 10 days away (Friday, July 12)! 


Click here to secure your ticket before time runs out!!   

A South Coast tradition and one of the summer’s most popular events, the Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Clambake XXXIV “Celebrating Science and Education!” will take place in just ten days!! Festivities will begin at 6:00 pm on the evening of Friday, July 12, by the side of the sea at DCR Demarest Lloyd State Park in Dartmouth.

The theme for Clambake XXXIV is “Sandcastles!” 

This year, in addition to our regular tickets, we are adding a limited number of “late-night” tickets for guests with early evening commitments that would still like to come join the festivities.

“Late-night” tickets include event entry at 8:00 pm, spectacular silent auction, late night snacks, top shelf open bar and dancing to live music by Lucky 13, $50 per person.

“Regular” event tickets include event entry at 6:00 pm, hors d’oeuvres, a classic clambake boil dinner including whole lobsters, clams, barbeque chicken, and more, spectacular silent auction, late night snacks, top shelf open bar and dancing to live music by Lucky 13, $175 per person or $325 per couple.

All tickets are on sale now at https://lloydcenter.org/clambake.

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.

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Meet the Lloyd Center for the Environment’s Summer Interns 

The Lloyd Center would like to introduce our talented summer interns: Olivia Aguiar, Brandon Costa, Victoria D’Antoni, Ronni Mak, Steve Parks and Page Veazie. 

Olivia Aguiar is attending the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and is particularly interested in herpetology and conservation.

Brandon Costa has received his Associates Degree from Bristol Community College in Environmental Science, attended the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth to study Portuguese Language Arts, and is currently studying Natural Resources Conservation at the University of Massachusetts. He loves birds and is an aspiring ornithologist.

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Lloyd Center 2019 Beach Research Season Underway by Lloyd Center Research Associate Jamie Bogart

The Lloyd Center Research Department kicked off its 2019 campaign by embarking on its 33rd season of Piping Plover Conservation, a cornerstone project in place since 1986 when the shorebird was first declared endangered due to habitat loss and increased human presence on beaches. After a season of great change as site responsibilities switched hands, the Center returns in 2019 to privately-owned Bakers Beach in Westport, and West Island Town Beach in Fairhaven - two contracted sites last year. Both enjoyed stellar seasons as unique challenges were overcome and productivity results were high. 

At Bakers Beach, the two pairs of the previous year returned to their habitats, including the dune “bowl” adjacent to the beach, and the famed parking lot where a pair nests successfully each year. On June 7, the lot nest successfully hatched four chicks. Although the brood has only two chicks left, due likely to either crow or coyote predation, fledging any chicks at all from this brood is an accomplishment, considering the uniqueness of the pair and situation. We always hope for full fledge success, but losing broods where predator stress is high is commonplace.

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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) (filled, waiting list only), 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!

*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.

Upcoming events


Click HERE for more details and to pre-register. Pre-registration is required for most events.

Slocum River Sunset Kayak Tour
Thursday, July 11, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Clambake XXXIV, “Celebrating Science and Education!”
Friday, July 12, 6pm

Coastal Studies: Wetland Wonders (grades 3 - 5)
Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Woman’s Canoe Trip
Tuesday, July 16, 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

Shorebird Migration Stroll at Gooseberry Neck Island
Saturday, July 20, 7:00 am – 9:00 am

32nd Annual North American Butterfly Association (NABA) Butterfly Count
Saturday, July 20, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Coastal Studies: Tidal Surge: The Ocean and Climate Change (grades 4 - 6)
Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Slocum River Sunset Stand Up Paddling Tour
Friday, July 26, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm



Lloyd Center has a new online Wish List

Check out our Wish List on Amazon.com. Help if you can!

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.

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