Palmetto Bluff

Herp Blitz with SCPARC
2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Conservancy Shop
Multiple time slots:
8 – 11 am
11:30 am – 2 pm,
full day (8 am – 2 pm)
Join us for our semi-annual herp blitz with the South Carolina Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (SCPARC). Herp blitzes are a great way to quickly document the amphibians and reptiles in an area. We will be checking turtle traps, hoop traps, and cover boards. Help us survey Palmetto Bluff by signing up. Please indicate which of the three time slots you are reserving when you RSVP.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Bring water, snacks, and (if you are staying for the full day) lunch.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy October Photo Contest
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | South Carolina
October Theme: Spiders
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! Each month will celebrate a different, Conservancy-related theme. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Photos must be submitted to info@pbconservancy.org to participate.
How are the photos judged?
Conservancy Educator, Aaron, will review each submission to ensure the photos meet all requirements. Approved entries will be sent to the Conservancy team to be judged in a blind judging.
Prizes: Our top three participants will receive raffle tickets (3 tickets for first place, 2 tickets for second place, and 1 ticket for third place) that will go into a pot for the chance to win a pair of Burn Fest tickets. The drawing will occur following the last Brown Bag Lunch of October 2024.
Rules:

Submitting a photo to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy photo contest gives the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy permission to use the photo for posts, publications, products, and advertising.
Each participant may submit one photo per month related to that month’s theme. The photo does not need to be taken within that month.
All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
The animal must be alive, and the photo be taken under natural conditions and in an ethical manner that places the welfare of the subject above the photographer’s desire to obtain an image.
Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

Brown Bag Lunch: Cemetery Restoration: Conserving the Past for the Future
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Did you know there are 12 cemeteries on Palmetto Bluff? Join Katie Epps, Assistant Archaeologist, as she discusses these cemeteries, the completed restoration work, and future projects.
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar:

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-10-02 09:00 - 10:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join 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 required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-10-02 13:00 - 15:00, 2025-11-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Do you need volunteer hours or just want to get your hands dirty? Volunteer with Aaron Palmieri, Conservancy Educator, as we spend time tending to the pollinator garden in Moreland Village. We will be weeding the garden beds and providing any necessary TLC.
Gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with your Wild Neighbors
2025-10-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Palmetto Bluff prides itself on its balance between nature and development. This opportunity to live among nature also means that wildlife lives among us. Brian Byrne, Land and Wildlife Manager, discusses the different animals you may encounter and how to coexist with our two, four, and no-legged neighbors.
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Z9BDIzsiSEeDvmPl7lsKeg

Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
2025-10-14 08:30 - 11:30 | South Carolina
Meet at the Pinckney Island NWR Parking Lot
Pinckney Island is one of the best bird watching spots in Beaufort County. In the fall, the woods are bustling with migratory birds searching for insects and fruit to fuel the next leg of their journey. Join us as we explore the diversity of bird life at Pinckney Island NWR.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Snakes of South Carolina
2025-10-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The Southeast is home to more than 50 species of snake, 38 of which can be found in South Carolina and only 6 of which are venomous. Join the Conservancy as we talk about the diversity of snakes in South Carolina and the beneficial roles they play in our ecosystems.
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_u-o-_ljRTPSDlOie20RXxg

PBC Birding: Cemetery Marsh Nature Trail
2025-10-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
What birds are moving along the border of the great swamp? Join the Conservancy team and find out!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Field Trip: Jarvis Creek Park
2025-10-21 08:30 - 11:00 | Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States
Located on the north end of Hilton Head Island, Jarvis Creek Park is a hidden gem for bird watching. The paved 1-mile loop encompasses a lagoon frequented by wading birds and various raptors soaring overhead. In recent years, Jarvis has become a hotspot for warblers in October. Join us as we take a leisurely stroll around the lake and see what fall migrants await us.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: Moreland Village
2025-10-23 13:00 - 14:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Sustenance, herbal remedies, and materials for clothing are some of the many wonderful phenomena derived from plants. Join the Conservancy as we observe plants growing around Moreland Village and discuss their past and present uses.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night
2025-10-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
What goes bump in the night? Join the Conservancy as we head out into the woods to look and listen for nocturnal wildlife residing at Palmetto Bluff. We will listen for nocturnal wildlife, check light traps for insects, and use echo meter detectors to listen for bats.

Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
Head lamps, closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff
2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Palmetto Bluff is steeped in stories of ghastly creatures, friendly spirits, and strange happenings throughout the property. Join the Conservancy as they regale us with their eerie encounters and stories from past and present employees of Palmetto Bluff.
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Oa3Z104_TEWjfKVNOftBbg

PBC Birding: Hog Island
2025-10-30 08:00 - 10:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we search for birds moving through Hog Island Drain and the canopy of Hog Island Hill.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy November Photo Contest
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | South Carolina
November Theme: Scenic Views of the Lowcountry
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! Each month will celebrate a different, Conservancy-related theme. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Photos must be submitted to info@pbconservancy.org to participate.
How are the photos judged?
Conservancy Educator, Aaron, will review each submission to ensure the photos meet all requirements. Approved entries will be sent to the Conservancy team to be judged in a blind judging.
Prizes: Our top three participants will receive raffle tickets (3 tickets for first place, 2 tickets for second place, and 1 ticket for third place) that will go into a pot for the chance to win a pair of Burn Fest tickets. The drawing will occur following the last Brown Bag Lunch of October 2024.
Rules:

Submitting a photo to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy photo contest gives the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy permission to use the photo for posts, publications, products, and advertising.
Each participant may submit one photo per month related to that month’s theme. The photo does not need to be taken within that month.
All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
The animal must be alive, and the photo be taken under natural conditions and in an ethical manner that places the welfare of the subject above the photographer’s desire to obtain an image.
Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

PBC Birding: Theus Point
2025-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we head down to Theus Point to see what birdlife is moving through the pine stands, maritime forest, and tidal creeks.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join 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 required.
Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Rephraim Cemetery Walk
2025-11-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists on a visit to Rephraim Cemetery to honor the Union soldiers who are buried on the plantation where they were once enslaved.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: Moreland Village
2025-11-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Bird life in Moreland Village is nothing short of bountiful! Join the Conservancy as we stroll around the village and see what species are on the move.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2025-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 be Anson Village.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as we conduct the monthly cavity nest box survey. These large nest boxes are located in multiple habitats throughout Palmetto Bluff, and we are excited to see what animals call them home!
Closed-toed shoes/waterproof boots and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as he monitors the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the Feederwatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KDChw2M-S6qda6IvtkM2iw

FeederWatch
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as he monitors the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the Feederwatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Y_Eae5XfTW-9C4zjSuI5gw

Conservancy Pop-up Shop
2025-11-21 09:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-24 09:30 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Do you want gear that rocks the Conservancy logo? The Conservancy Classroom is the place to be! On November 21st and November 24th, the classroom will be your one-stop shop for Conservancy swag, including t-shirts, “A Guide to the History of Palmetto Bluff” by Dr. Socci, water bottles, greeting cards, and more! Your purchases support the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy.
Credit/Debit cards or checks only. We cannot charge member accounts.
The pop-up shop is Bring Your Own Bag!

FeederWatch
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as he monitors the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the Feederwatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NjqrGQRGStimmDZgihAW_g

FeederWatch
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as he monitors the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the Feederwatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
Walk-ins welcome.
If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ak6EZTeBRHSl_N1TtjWtng
