Brown Bag Lunch: Manatees in South Carolina

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

People 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, SC

Microorganisms 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, SC

The 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, SC

New 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 […]

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

Do 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 Palmetto Bluff. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Hurricanes of Beaufort’s Past

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Since 1680, over 100 hurricanes have made their mark on Beaufort County. Some hurricanes were given names, other titles, and then some simply named after the year they hit. Grace Cordial, Beaufort District Collection Manager, has coalesced historical documents from the vast resources of our libraries to give us a glimpse of what our predecessors […]

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Moreland Landing

What 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. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

What turtles live at Palmetto Bluff? Let’s find out! Join the Conservancy as we check turtle traps throughout the Bluff, identify what we catch, and discuss the features and adaptations that make these reptiles so cool! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Nature Crafts: Nature Art

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

The variable patterns in nature provide unique artwork for each artist through the use of leaves, flowers, seeds, and shells. Join the Conservancy as we collect materials and make some unbe-leaf-able art! Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Sharks of SC

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Bryan Frazier is a Marine Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and studies shark populations along the Carolina coast.  Join us in taking a dive into the life history of sharks, learn what species are here, and how researchers study these elegant and powerful creatures. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend […]

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