Palmetto Bluff

Let’s Talk About… Insects!
2025-07-10 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

Under the Microscope: Saltwater
2025-07-09 14:00 - 15:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Manatees in South Carolina
2025-07-09 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 these creatures, and what we can do to reduce human impacts on manatees.
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_gFxyLRivTCCda8utjsg-fg

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
2025-07-08 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-06-24 13:00 - 15:30, 2025-06-10 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-27 09:00 - 11:30, 2025-05-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

Divided Loyalties: A Walk Through the Revolutionary War
2025-07-05 09:00 - 12:00 | South Carolina
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 County’s often-overlooked role in the war. Led by archaeologist Katie Epps, the 1.8-mile tour will guide attendees through Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries while exploring the region’s deep—and sometimes violent—ties to America’s fight for independence.

To find out about Palmetto Bluff’s surprising past, and those who lived there during the Revolutionary War, please join Katie Epps on July 5, 2025 from 9am – 12pm. This special event costs $40 per person and proceeds will be used for cemetery restoration work in Palmetto Bluff cemeteries. Space is limited. To register, email info@pbconservancy.org. Closed-toe shoes and long pants are required. Light refreshments will be served.

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology
2025-07-03 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-05-21 09:30 - 10:30 | 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.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-07-03 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-06-05 08:00 - 09:30 | 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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Thomas Jefferson
2025-07-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Palmetto 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 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_rM5TTThiShOMMoMZt65eUw

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy July Photo Contest
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00 | South Carolina
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! 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.

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff
2025-06-27 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Dolphins
2025-06-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
With 150 local, full-time residents in Beaufort County, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is one of the most common oceanic species seen in our area. Dolphins are mammals and are noted for their intelligence and learning abilities, which means you’ve likely seen them playing or feeding in the May River. Join Cassie Critchlow, the Montage Naturalist, as she guides us through the life cycle and anatomy of bottlenose dolphins as well as the famous feeding method, strand feeding, which is unique to the Lowcountry.
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_de8hH7y7Qp2PdwD0zIWe9A

Ecotour with Captain Amber
2025-06-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Chapel Dock
Captain Amber has spent her life in and along the May River, and her ecotours highlight the love and knowledge she holds for the salt marsh. Join us as we explore the May River and other tidal estuaries while Captain Amber teaches us about the creatures that call these waters home.
$65 fee. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Junior Naturalist Camp
2025-06-17 08:00 - 2025-06-20 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy this summer as we head outdoors and explore the land around us. We will learn how to survive in the woods, the importance of fresh and salt water, and delve into the past.
A list of required items will be provided prior to the camp. Email us at info@pbconservancy.org for more detailed information regarding activities.
Ages: 10-13
Reservations are required. $200 per child.
Send Registration Forms to: info@pbconservancy.org
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/232675636264059

Let’s Talk About… Reptiles!
2025-06-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Reptiles are a misunderstood group of animals. The Conservancy team is here to dispel myths and discuss these scaley residents and their roles in the ecosystem.
Walk-ins welcome.

Wild Child Camp
2025-06-03 08:00 - 2025-06-06 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Who is ready to join the Conservancy in a week of ecological fun! Campers who join us will learn about plants, animals, and the environment through games, crafts, and wildlife interactions.
A list of required items will be provided prior to the camp. Email us at info@pbconservancy.org for more detailed information regarding activities.
Ages: 6-9
Reservations are required. $200 per child.
Send Registration Forms to: info@pbconservancy.org
Registration Form: https://form.jotform.com/232675636264059

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy June Photo Contest
2025-06-01 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:30 | South Carolina
June Theme: Reptiles & Amphibians
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.

Breaking it Down: Owl Pellets
2025-05-30 14:00 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Not everything a bird eats can be easily digested, and some species handle this by regurgitating pellets! Join the Conservancy as we discuss this fascinating behavior and dissect owl pellets to examine what they consumed!
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: River Road Preserve
2025-05-30 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
On the surface, the maritime forest looks lush, serene, and almost tropical, but to a plant, survival in this ecosystem is difficult. Join the Conservancy as we explore what makes a maritime forest unique and the adaptations plants have for coping against harsh conditions.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Sea Turtles
2025-05-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
There are seven species of sea turtle in the world, and four of them have been documented off the coast of South Carolina. Join Montage Naturalist, Cassie Critchlow, as she discusses the life history of these amazing reptiles and what we can do to protect them from the threats they face. During the talk, there will be an interactive intermission where we will see who can make it from an egg to adulthood!
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_lGRuI4peRF-fIQWjijuYgw

PBC Birding: Compartment 20
2025-05-22 08:00 - 10:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The dense hardwood forests, thinned pine plantations, and ephemeral wetlands in Compartment 20 attract a diversity of songbirds. Join the Conservancy as we seek out any migratory birds hiding amongst the vegetation.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Nature Crafts: Leaf Art
2025-05-16 15:30 - 16:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The variable shape of leaves provides unique artwork for each artist. One can express themselves through leaf printing or by creating their own paint brushes from leaves and sticks. Join the Conservancy as we collect materials and return to the classroom to make some unbe-leaf-able art!
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Montpelier
2025-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as we explore the first plantation established on May River Neck and the families that lived on and worked the land during the turmoil (and gunfights) of the Revolutionary War through the late 19th century.
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_LVqKFNepQIKVRVEJjkmbyQ

Birding Global Big Day – Moreland Village
2025-05-10 12:30 - 14:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Saturday, May 10
12:30 – 2:30 pm
Meet at Conservancy Classroom
Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. This excursion will take us down to Moreland Landing where we will then walk back along the marsh edge seeking potential shorebirds and wading birds.
Binoculars, closed-toe shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Birding Global Big Day – Sandhill Loop
2025-05-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. We park at Pump Field and cross the street to traverse Sandhill Loop in search of migratory warblers flying over the ancient sand ridge.
Binoculars, closed-toe shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
