Upcoming Regional Events:
| April 22, 12-2:00 pm | Aquariums Around the Country in Celebration of Earth Day with a Party for the Planet at Buttonwood Park Zoo, New Bedford! Enjoy a slice of Earth Day cake while visiting with representatives from area environmental organizations and seeing the zoo's animals open their Earth Day presents. Learn how you and your family can become more wildlife friendly and have fun while doing it. Free with zoo admission. info@bpzoo.org |
| April 22, 6:30 pm | Speaker Series: Richard Heinberg, Peak Oil Discussion. UMass Dartmouth, Library Browsing Area. sjennings@umassd.edu |
| April 24, 12:30-2 | Green Jobs Forum with Van Jones. Sponsored by UMass Dartmouth The Labor Education Center and the Department of Professional and Continuing Education. Library Browsing Area. sjennings@umassd.edu |
| April 25, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| April 26, 8:30-12:30 | Taunton River Watershed Alliance Annual Forum and Members' Meeting, at Bristol County Agricultural HS. There will be a selection of workshops relating to the resources of the Taunton River watershed, the efforts to gain Wild and Scenic designation and long-term strategies to protect the watershed's valuable natural communities. Lunch and Taunton River Watershed Alliance members' meeting at 12:30 will wrap up the conference. Added benefit: the Bristol County Conservation District's spring plant sale will be taking place in the barn as you arrive! Workshop schedule will be announced soon on the www.savethetaunton.org. |
| April 26, 9-Noon | Stone Wall Building Volunteer Day with The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR). Westport Town Farm, Drift Rd., Westport, MA. Learn the art and science of restoring stone walls, courtesy of local stone wall builder Chris Tracey, and find out how to care for these historic relics. Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115. seregion@ttor.org. |
| April 26, 11:00 am | Vernal Pool Exploration. A morning exploring local vernal pools. Join WRWA's Education Director, Shelli Costa, in an up-close and personal exploration of some local vernal pools. These seasonal water bodies provide crucial breeding habitat for mole salamanders, wood frogs, and other species. We will be getting our hands wet looking for frog/salamander eggs and other critters that are dependant on these pools. This is a free program, please call to make a reservation, 508-636-3016. Meet at Russels Mills Parking Lot. www.wrwa.com |
| April 28, 12:30-2 pm | Brown Bag: Green Building on Campus. UMass Dartmouth, Library Browsing Area. sjennings@umassd.edu |
| April 29 7:00 pm | Wine, Cheese and Drunken Elephants - Meet the Buttonwood Park Zoo zoo's new director, Dr. William Langbauer, during a wine and cheese reception. Then, enjoy tales from Africa as Dr. Langbauer recounts his research among elephants - captive and wild, sober and drunken. Dr. Langbauer is one of three researchers who discovered that elephants make sounds that humans can't hear (infrasound), which has made for some interesting research challenges. 425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford. Free; RSVP at (508) 991-6178 x 30. info@bpzoo.org |
| April 30, 6:30 pm | Film Series–‘Darwin’s Nightmare.’ UMass Dartmouth, Library Browsing Area. sjennings@umassd.edu |
| May 1, 6:30-9 pm | Lloyd Center for the Environment Annual Meeting. Join fellow-members in celebrating the Lloyd Center’s recent accomplishments, and learn about plans for the future. The fourth annual presentation of the George G. Haydock award will be given to an individual, selected by the staff and Board of Directors, who is deemed to have made a most outstanding contribution to protecting the fragility of our coastal environment. Refreshments will be served. Keynote speaker to be announced. Location: to be announced. No charge - no registration required. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-990-0505. |
| May 1-2. 9-4:30 | Diversity for Environmental & Social Change Leadership Series - Session One - Foundational Concepts, Boston, MA. This 2-day workshop is the first of a 5-part program designed to foster knowledgeable and skilled leadership to make diversity a hallmark and fundamental asset of environmental and social change efforts. The five sessions of the Leadership Series are sequential. Session One provides foundational concepts and experiential learning to:1) Demystify diversity, inclusion, and cultural competence and clarify their relevance to organizational effectiveness and movement building, 2) Understand the dynamics of power that impact organizational productivity, performance, and the ability to sustain diverse partnerships.3) Develop skills for observing and diagnosing diversity issues in work teams, organizations, and coalitions.4) Assess organizational phases of development on diversity. Request a registration form from info@diversity-matters.org; 802.299.7317. (They’re working on a web site.) The cost ranges from $350-$495, depending on the budget of your organization/agency. |
| May 2, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 3, 1:00 & 3:00 | Eye On Owls. What a hoot! Naturalist Marcia Wilson will present “Who’s Watching You? Owls of the World”. Ms. Wilson will introduce the audience to owls found in New England, as well as other parts of the world. After a slide show featuring colorful wildlife photos, a hooting lesson and much audience anticipation, Marcia will bring out the live owls one at a time. With each owl perched securely on her gloved hand, she will walk out among the audience with six or seven owls. There’s plenty of time for close-up views, photos and questions. Co-sponsored by Lloyd Center and Dartmouth YMCA, 276 Gulf Road, Dartmouth. Registration not required. Advanced Purchase: $8 Members $10 Non-members. At the door: $12. www.lloydcenter.org |
| May 3, 6-9:00 am | Birding in the Bioreserve with The Trustees of Reservations, Copicut Woods, Bioreserve, Fall River. Large, unfragmented areas like the Bioreserve support an array of warblers and other forest birds. Bring your binoculars to seek them out at the height of the spring migration. Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115. bioreserve@ttor.org. |
| May 7, 12-1:30 pm | Regional Bike Path Discussion. UMass Dartmouth, Library Browsing Area. sjennings@umassd.edu |
| May 9, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 13, 3:30 pm | SEEAL monthly meeting – Board Members Only. To be held at the New Bedford Buttowood Park Zoo. Open to the public. For more info, jmarshall@seeal.org, 508-493-4343. |
| May 15, 6:30-8:30 am |
Make a Shell Wreath. Come and make a shell wreath to hang in your home, or to give as a gift. Don’t know how? Joanne will teach you! In addition to supplies provided, feel free to bring your own beach treasures to add to the wreath. Please bring a glue gun if you have one (let us know if you can bring one when you register). Registration required. Space is limited. $15 Members $19 Non-members. Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. 508-558-2918, jcornell@lloydcenter.org. |
| May 16, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 17, 8-Noon | Operation Clean Sweep. Anti Litter Campaign – New Bedford Ward 6. Where: Ward 6 Headquarters located on West Rodney French Blvd. in the Family Dollar parking lot, New Bedford. Volunteers will be tackling the South End and neighbors are asked to put out their blue recycling bins and support the Operation Clean Sweep volunteers. C'mon everyone, let's get together and "clean up our little part of the world". Pre-Register before the clean up, 508.979.1493, info@operationcleansweep.net. Day of the clean up – sign up/ check in at the Operation Clean Sweep Headquarters. Bring your smile and join this community event! www.operationcleansweep.net |
| May 17, 9-4:00 pm | The Big Walk with The Trustees of Reservations, Copicut Woods, Bioreserve, Fall River. Experience the vastness of the unbroken forest on a 14-mile walk that spans the full length of the 13,600-acre Bioreserve. (Note: Pick-ups available at 4, 8, and 12 miles.) Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115, bioreserve@ttor.org. |
| May 17, 7:00 pm | Green Futures Monthly Meeting. Union United Methodist Church, Fall River. New Members Welcome! info@greenfutures.org |
| May 21, 7:00 pm | "Connecting agriculture, habitat and biodiversity." Join Mass Audubon Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary for an evening of speakers who will discuss interrelationships among landscape, humans and wildlife with reception to follow. Allens Pond's Lauren Miller will present her recent research on butterflies. More details coming soon. Location: Dartmouth Grange. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 23, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 30, 9-10:00 am | Spring Rambles - a hike with Allens Pond staff along the Sanctuary’s trails. Explore along the marsh, through the forest or along the beach with us, depending on the day and weather conditions. Call the Sanctuary ahead for more information and to register (508) 636-2437. This event is free and open to the public. Dartmouth, MA. allenspond@massaudubon.org |
| May 31, 9-12:30 pm | Wild Edibles of Buzzards Bay with Russ Cohen. Westport is home to over 100 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten, on a three-hour exploration of a variety of habitats (including the West Branch shoreline) to learn about more than two dozen different species of edible wild plants. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, along with guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging. After the walk enjoy some wild food prepared by Russ. Meet at WRWA office 1151 Main Road, Westport, to carpool to site. Space is limited. Please call to reserve a spot. Fee: $10 members /$12 non-members, 508-636-3016. www.wrwa.com |
| June 8, 7:00 am | East Over Bird Walk with TTOR, East Over Reservation, Rochester. Ramble through the reservation’s forests and fields in search of orioles, bobolinks, and bluebirds with Bill Gil of the Paskamansett Bird Club. Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115, bioreserve@ttor.org. |
| June 8, Noon | National River Week River Cleanup. Bring your own kayak or canoe, or rent from Osprey Sea Kayak at a special rate. Join WRWA and Osprey Sea Kayak as we kick off River Cleanup Week with a cleanup on land and water starting at Hix Bridge. Everyone who enjoys using the river can help to clean up this troublesome location. Don’t forget water and sun block for this day of fun in the sun. Meet at Hix Bridge. 508-636-3016. www.wrwa.com |
| June 14, 9-2:00 pm | Birding by Canoe on Allens Pond Estuary. Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to observe birds on this spectacular estuary, where Lloyd Center expert naturalists have worked for years to protect rare and endangered wildlife species. Leader: D’Arcy MacMahon, Executive Director. Registration required. Limit 12. $20 Members $25 Non-members. Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| June 19, 6:30-8:30 pm |
Women’s Canoe Trip. Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that you won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and drink (non-alcoholic). Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist. Registration required. Limit: 12. $20 Members $25 Non-members. Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| June 20, 7-9:00 pm | Summer Solstice By Candlelight, with The Trustees of Reservations (TTOR), Copicut Woods, Bioreserve, Fall River. We celebrate the official arrival of summer by making candle lanterns to illuminate our twilight walk down Miller Lane at Copicut Woods. Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115, bioreserve@ttor.org. |
| June 21, 8-Noon | Operation Clean Sweep. Anti Litter Campaign – New Bedford Ward 3. Where: Ward 3 Headquarters located on on Cedar Grove St. near Hayden McFadden School, New Bedford. Volunteers will be tackling this area and neighbors are asked to put out their blue recycling bins and support the Operation Clean Sweep volunteers. C'mon everyone, let's get together and "clean up our little part of the world". Pre-Register before the clean up, 508.979.1493, info@operationcleansweep.net. Day of the clean up – sign up/ check in at the Operation Clean Sweep Headquarters. Bring your smile and join this community event! www.operationcleansweep.net |
| June 21, 10:00 am | 5th Annual River Run with the Westport River Watershed Alliance and Osprey Sea Kayak Adventures. Canoe/Kayak Challenge and Family Fun Run. Westport Hix Bridge Landing to Head of Westport. www.wrwa.com, 508-636-3016 for more info. |
| June 22, 7:00 am | Westport Bird Walk with The Trustees of Reservations, Westport Town Farm, Drift Road, Westport. Explore the hay fields and salt marsh along the Westport River in search of songbirds, waterfowl, and osprey with Bill Gil of the Paskamansett Bird Club. Pre-register. Free. 508-679-2115, seregion@ttor.org. |
| June 22, 1-4:00 pm | Discovering New England Trees. Knowing some trees allows you to fully enjoy any walk in the woods. This course will introduce you to common conifers and broadleaf trees of southern New England, and show you how to recognize them using basic tree keys (bark, buds, and leaves) and field guides. We’ll “talk the talk” with an illustrated introduction, then get outside to “walk the walk” and practice tree ID on the trail. Instructor: Garry Plunkett, Credit: Elective–all certificates, Course Code: BOT3211. $25 Members $30 Non-members. Registration required. Limit: 16. Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. Co-sponsored – Lloyd Center & New England Wildflower Society |
| June 28, 9-4:00 pm | Rhode Island Butterfly Count. Participate in this unique daylong scientific research project, sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association. Counting will take place in Tiverton and Little Compton. Participants should bring a lunch; drinks will be provided. Long pants and a hat are recommended. A copy of the NABA summary report may be purchased for an additional fee. Leader: Lloyd Center Research Director, Mark Mello No charge; registration requested. Meeting place to be announced. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| July 7, 9-3:00 pm | Museum Institute for Teaching Science. A two-week teacher workshop to help the region’s teachers become more familiar with scientific concepts and the scientific inquiry process. Teachers will spend a minimum of 2 days at each site, participating in hands-on activities they can bring back to their classroom. The Lloyd Center will partner with The Whaling Museum in New Bedford, Buttonwood Park Zoo, and MA Audubon Society, Stony Brook. Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth, Whaling Museum, New Bedford, Buttonwood Park Zoo, MA Audubon Society, Stony Brook. Members and Non-Members: $75. Registration required. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| July 11, 6-11:00 pm | Clambake XXIII, hosted by the Lloyd Center for the Environment. The Clambake is the Center’s principal fund-raising event of the year, and we expect another sellout for 2008. Through the wonderful support of our contributing guests and corporate sponsors, we raised over $100,000 last year. This popular and fun summer event is essential to the Lloyd Center’s ability to continue our high quality environmental education and research programs. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-990-0505. |
| July 13, 1-3:00 pm | Discovering New England Trees. Learn to appreciate and identify some of the ferns of New England. As you begin to learn the forms, growing habits, and garden uses of native ferns, you will also become acquainted with the fern life cycle and identification characteristics. We will focus on the 12-15 most common species and habitats of local ferns. Instructor: Garry Plunkett. $25 Members $30 Non-members. Registration required. Limit: 16. Credit: Elective–all certificates, Course Code: BOT3211. Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. Co-sponsored with New England Wildflower Society. |
| July 19, 8-Noon | Operation Clean Sweep. Anti Litter Campaign – New Bedford Ward 1. Where: Ward 1 Headquarters located Campbell School, New Bedford. Volunteers will be tackling the South End and neighbors are asked to put out their blue recycling bins and support the Operation Clean Sweep volunteers. C'mon everyone, let's get together and "clean up our little part of the world". Pre-Register before the clean up, 508.979.1493, info@operationcleansweep.net. |
| July 19 | Coalition For Buzzards Bay Swim Buzzards Bay 2008. Take the plunge for the Bay this summer! This 1.2-mile open water swim through the warm, clean waters of Buzzards Bay-from Davy's Locker Beach in New Bedford to Fort Phoenix in Fairhaven-is the Coalition's most important fundraising event of the year. www.savebuzzardsbay.org, 508-527-2415. |
| July 19, 9-3:00 pm | NABA Butterfly Count. Participate in this unique daylong scientific research project, sponsored by the North American Butterfly Association. Counting for the Bristol County area will take place in Dartmouth and New Bedford. Participants should bring a lunch. Drinks will be provided. Long pants and a hat are recommended. A copy of the NABA summary report may be purchased for an additional fee. Leader: Lloyd Center Research Director, Mark Mello. Location: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. $8 Members $10 Non-members. Registration requested, www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| July 27 - August 1 | Education in a Changing Climate is a week-long workshop that takes place at Unity College in Maine. Designed for educators of all kinds, the workshop challenges participants to teach about the environment in innovative ways and aspires to find new audiences and venues for environmental learning. The workshop is co-sponsored by Unity College and The Orion Society, publisher of Orion magazine. Through field-based learning, conversations, and presentations, participants will use their creativity and imagination to develop skills that help them bring urgent environmental issues—especially climate change—into their classrooms, nature centers, zoos, museums, and curriculum. |
| August 7, 6:30-8:30 pm |
Women’s Canoe Trip. Ladies only! Enjoy canoeing the historic Slocum River. Transportation and all equipment provided. Bring footwear that you won’t mind getting wet, as well as a snack and drink (non-alcoholic). Leader: Liz Moniz, Lloyd Center Educator/Naturalist. Meeting place: Lloyd Center Headquarters, Dartmouth. $20 Members $25 Non-members. Registration required. Limit 12. www.lloydcenter.org, 508-558-2918. |
| Aug 9, 1:00 pm | Mass Audubon Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, DUCK DERBY, 2008. Ducks are already on sale: $10 each, a flock of five ducks for $40 or a box of quackers (13 ducks) for $100. To get your ducks call the Allens Pond Wildlife Sanctuary, Dartmouth (508) 636-2437, allenspond@massaudubon.org or visit allenspond.org to print out an order form. |
| Aug 9, 5-9:00 pm | WRWA Annual Summer Gala & Silent Auction. Turtle Hill Farm, Horseneck Road, Westport, MA. www.wrwa.com, 508-636-3016 for more info. |
| Aug 17, 8-Noon | Operation Clean Sweep. Anti Litter Campaign – New Bedford Ward 4. Where: Ward 4 Headquarters located at the Gomes School near Rt.18, New Bedford. Volunteers will be tackling the South End and neighbors are asked to put out their blue recycling bins and support the Operation Clean Sweep volunteers. C'mon everyone, let's get together and "clean up our little part of the world". Pre-Register before the clean up, 508.979.1493, info@operationcleansweep.net. |
| Sept 20 | Lloyd Center’s 3rd Annual Slocum River Regatta – Save The Date. This event is open to more than 15 different classes that include single and double racing sculls, recreational rowing crafts, whaleboats, kayaks, and canoes, all in men’s, women’s and mixed categories. The emphasis of the Regatta is on good fun and enjoyment of the scenic Slocum River. A post-race light lunch and awards ceremonies will follow the race. Meeting Place: Demarest Lloyd State Park, Dartmouth. More information soon; www.lloydcenter.org. |
| Sept 21, 12-3 pm | Fall Family Fun Fest. Lloyd Center HQ, Dartmouth. www.lloydcenter.org. |
| Oct 5 | 2nd annual Watershed Ride. The Ride will take cyclists from Westport to Woods Hole, covering some of the most beautiful cycling routes in the region. Cyclists of all levels will enjoy a fully-supported ride, raise much needed funds for the work of the Coalition and raise awareness of the rich variety of our watershed. Hosted by the Coalition for Buzzards Bay. www.savebuzzardsbay.org, 508-999-6363 for more info. |
| Oct 23-26 | Bioneers By the Bay: Connecting For Change. Hosted by the Marion Institute, the BBB will be hosted in New Bedford this year. www.marioninstitute.org, 508-748-0818 for more info. |
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