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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Wednesday, February 5 FeederWatch 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 […]
Wednesday, February 5 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online Fire is an important component of ecosystem health in the Southeast. Join us as we learn about the history […]
Thursday, February 6 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 […]
Thursday, February 6 1 – 3 pm Meet at 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. Gardening […]
Thursday, February 6 3 – 4:30 pm Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office 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.
Friday, February 7 8 – 9:30 am Meet at the Conservancy Shop Hunters and gatherers of Palmetto Bluff’s past had to be clever with their energy expenditure when prowling the woods in search of resources. It is time to return to these roots. At this Primal, participants will join the Conservancy and Fitness teams as […]
Friday, February 7 1 – 3:30 pm Meet at Conservancy Classroom Join the Conservancy as we see what bird species are moving through the mixed pine-hardwood uplands and flatwoods of Rice Field. Closed-toed shoes, and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Tuesday, February 11 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, February 12 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, February 12 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online The Conservancy is honored to host Michael Smalls, a 7th generation basket-sewer, and his protégé Dino Badger for a discussion of the art and history of the sweet grass basket - an iconic treasure of the Lowcountry. Mr. Smalls was taught the story and […]
Wednesday, February 12 2 - 4 pm Conservancy Classroom Join Michael Smalls and Dino Badger for a two-hour instructional workshop where attendees will have a hands-on lesson in making their own sweet grass coaster. $65. Registration Required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Thursday, February 13 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, February 13 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, February 14 9 – 11:30 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Today is the beginning of the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count, a 4-day citizen science project spearheaded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The purpose of this event is to help these organizations track trends in bird populations […]
Friday, February 14 2 – 4:30 pm Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Today is the beginning of the 2025 Great Backyard Bird Count, a 4-day citizen science project spearheaded by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. The purpose of this event is to help these organizations track trends in bird populations […]
Tuesday, February 18 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 […]
3 – 4:30 pm Conservancy Classroom Many different kinds of plants can be used to create rope and twine. Certain materials are better suited for different tasks, but in a survival situation, being able to make any type of cord is a valuable skill. Join the Conservancy as we collect, process, and create our own […]
Wednesday, February 19 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, February 19 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online Beaufort County is steeped in history from the Reconstruction Era - the period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War. Join us as a park ranger from the Reconstruction Era National Historical Park discusses events that occurred during the ‘Second Founding’ of the United […]
Friday, February 21 6 – 7 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation preserves historical sites throughout Georgia and advocates their importance and use. Join us as Wright Mitchell, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust, informs us of their mission and the programs implemented to support this mission. He will […]
Tuesday, February 25 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, February 26 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as they discuss and pass around some of the artifacts they excavated on property. Walk-ins welcome.
Thursday, February 27 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. […]
First created as a final project for a master’s degree program, iNaturalist has evolved into an invaluable global database of living organisms. Join us as we discuss the discoveries made through this resource, how to use iNaturalist and the sister app, Seek, and how you can assist the Conservancy in documenting flora and fauna at […]
Friday, February 28 9 – 11:30 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom 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 […]
March Theme: Songbirds 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 […]