With a vast outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to each resident and guest, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process.
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy July Photo Contest
July Theme: Lowcountry Oaks The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy hosts a monthly photo contest that highlights the flora and fauna of the Lowcountry, and we want to see what you’ve seen! […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Thomas Jefferson
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCPalmetto Bluff resident David Miller, great-great-great-great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, shares his research and family stories of the life of his famous ancestor. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend […]
Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
Wilson Village Post Office 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SCJoin Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as we stroll among the cemeteries of Wilson Village and hear tales of the lives of those who lay at rest. Closed-toed shoes and long pants […]
Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology
Moreland LandingWhat lives in the salt marsh? Come find out as we head to Moreland Landing to check crab traps, throw cast nets, and search for critters just below the surface. […]
Divided Loyalties: A Walk Through the Revolutionary War
On July 5th, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy will partner with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special walking tour honoring Beaufort […]
Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCDo you want to see what happens on a bluebird survey? Spend the morning with our Educator, Aaron, as he monitors his portion of the 70+ bluebird boxes spread throughout […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Manatees in South Carolina
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCPeople may be surprised to hear about manatees outside of Florida, but this species is a seasonal visitor to our coastal waters. Join Dr. Al Segars, retired veterinarian for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, as he informs us on when and where to find these gentle giants, ongoing research and rescue efforts surrounding […]
Under the Microscope: Saltwater
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCMicroorganisms are directly or indirectly connected to each plant and animal we see around us. Join the Conservancy as we collect water samples from the salt marsh and see what microorganisms make Lowcountry creeks murky. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Let’s Talk About… Insects!
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCThe United States is home to over 90,000 described species of insects. Some are admired while others are despised, but most insects go unnoticed in our daily lives. Join the Conservancy as we discuss the multi-legged residents of Palmetto Bluff. Walk-ins welcome.
Explore PBC: Road to Anson
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCNew to Palmetto Bluff and wish to have a glimpse of what the Conservancy does? Join us as we travel down Whitehouse Road, stopping at various locations to observe areas where we conduct research and land management. At the end, we will see the stunning view of the New River from what will one day […]
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The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, focuses on outreach, education, research, land and wildlife management, and conservation of Palmetto Bluff’s natural and cultural resources. Our team includes land and wildlife managers, a biologist, a full-time educator, and seasonal interns.
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