January 1st – January 31st January Theme: Raptors 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 […]
10 – 12 pm Conservancy Classroom Fabric dyeing has a long history, and the end result can vary drastically depending on the methods and materials used in the process. Join the Conservancy as we experiment with this colorful craft. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Wednesday, January 8 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online Waterfowl have long been treasured by South Carolinians. In a time where climate change and land conservation are common topics among conservationists in the migratory bird community, how do these issues influence waterfowl in South Carolina? Join us for a talk on current waterfowl trends, habitat restoration, […]
10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Friday, January 10th 1 – 3 pm Meet at the Conservancy Classroom 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. […]
Wednesday, January 15 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Wednesday, January 15 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online Right whales are winter visitors off the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia. Michael Williamson, founder of WhaleNet, will tell us all about right whales, their habits, and conservation efforts for this imperiled species. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on […]
Thursday, January 16 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Thursday, January 16 1 – 4 pm Meet at the Conservancy Classroom 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 […]
Friday, January 17 9 – 11:30 am Meet at Wilson Village Post Office Duck Pond is the body of water on the right visible to everyone who enters Palmetto Bluff. Formerly the rice impoundments of Rephraim Plantation, Duck Pond is now the best place at Palmetto Bluff to observe wintering waterfowl. Join the Conservancy as […]
Tuesday, January 21 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Friday, January 24 9 – 12 pm Meet at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center The historic rice impoundments that encompass the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive are home to a diversity of birds attracted to the tall grasses and shallow bodies of freshwater. Join the Conservancy as we visit Savannah National Wildlife Refuge to search for […]
Tuesday, January 28 10 – 12 pm Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Interested in the Conservancy’s prescribed fire management? Come see recently burned stands within the managed forest and learn why this management technique is crucial to ecosystems in the Southeast. We might even see a burn in progress! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. […]
Wednesday, January 29 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Thursday, January 30 10 – 11 am Conservancy Classroom or Online 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 […]
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy February Photo Contest February 1st – February 28th February Theme: Lowcountry Squirrels 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 […]