Environmental Education
At Lowell Parks and Conservation Trust, we devote much of our energy to Environmental Education. Here are recent news and updates related to Environmental Education.
2023 Sustainability Summit & Awards
In a vibrant display of civic engagement and interest in a sustainable future, the 6th Annual Lowell Sustainability Summit …
Read More »Trouble at Turtle Pond – Meet the Author
Meet the Author…and the Turtles! Join us at lala books to meet Diana Renn, local author of Trouble at Turtle Pond. Author Diana…
Read More »Dragonfly Mercury Project – community science
LP&CT volunteers contribute to community science…
Read More »Women in Science in the Merrimack
Our watershed has some amazing women scientists doing impactful science in the community…
Read More »Lowell 6th graders to study phenology
How are trees in Lowell responding to changes in climate? What story does the data tell? These are the two essential questions that…
Read More »Learning to make insects fun
Insects get a mixed reaction in our after-school program. We often discuss the importance of insects as pollinators. Butterflies, bees, and ants can…
Read More »Stepping Up for Climate Change
The Environmental Youth Task Force members were recently featured in the Smithsonian Magazine for their work in climate change. This team will be…
Read More »Explore Hawk Valley Farm – Latino Conservation Week
Join us for an exploration of Hawk Valley Farm in celebration of Latino Conservation Week (Fri., July 23) …
Read More »Family Outdoors Days
Family Outdoors Days will run as a series of three dates: Sat. July 17 (9am-12pm), Wedn. August 11 (5-7pm), and Sat. Sept. 25th (10 am-1pm). This is a great opportunity to …
Read More »Family Outdoors Days
Family Outdoors Days will run as a series of three dates: Sat. July 17 (9am-12pm), Wedn. August 11 (5-7pm), and Sat. Sept. 25th (10 am-1pm). Activities to be offered include …
Read More »Webinar: Why Do We Need Science?
Join us for a lively presentation and discussion about science …
Read More »Turtle LIVE Webcam (7am-9pm)
VOTE for the TURTLES in the Chamber of Commerce video contest. Last summer we rescued a nest of eight Blanding’s turtles. We’ve been…
Read More »Environmental Youth Task Force to present project to Smithsonian Affliations
The Environmental Youth Task Force is a Lowell based youth group that “strives to educate, inspire, and create change.” This task force empowers…
Read More »New Cable TV show with Lowell Telemedia Center
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Check out our new cable access TV show, Conservation Through Learning …
Read More »The Merrimack Film Screening
The Merrimack: River at Risk looks at one of the country’s most threatened watersheds
Read More »Mid-Summer update
Silent auction, art exhibit, virtual summer classes, and see where are graduating teens are headed …
Read More »Arbor Day At Home 2020
Lowell, MA – On Wednesday, April 22 Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust (LP&CT) will partner with the City of Lowell celebrate the 50th…
Read More »Lowell High School STEM After-School Programs
Do you know a high school student that wants to explore the outdoors…
Read More »Climate Change: Teachers are the Most Important Influence
“Teachers are the most important influence on the future of climate change action.” – Lori Weeden Thank you to the UMass Lowell Climate…
Read More »Look for our new Eco-mobile at upcoming events!
Our new Eco-mobile debuted at our Summer Solstice Soiree! Soiree donors over the past two years have generously funded the exterior design and…
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