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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tuesday, March 4 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, March 5 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, March 5 12 – 1 pm Conservancy Classroom or Online Eastern bluebirds can be found throughout Beaufort County, including right here at Palmetto Bluff. This vibrantly colored bird is adored by many and is seen as a symbol of happiness in multiple cultures. Join Aaron Palmieri, Conservancy Educator, as he tells us all about […]
Thursday, March 6 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. […]
Thursday, March 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.
Thursday, March 6 6:30 – 8:30 pm Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Who’s hootin’ in the woods? Join the Conservancy on this nocturnal trip and see if the Conservancy can sweet talk some owls into saying hello! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Friday, March 7 5:30 - 8 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Not many people find themselves in the woods before sunrise, but it is during this time that those lucky few may witness the magic of dawn. Join the Conservancy Land and Wildlife Manager, Brian Byrne, as he takes you out to share in […]
Friday, March 7 9 – 11:30 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologists as they lead us on a search for artifacts in one of the old fields dotting Palmetto Bluff. After seeking out pieces of history, we will gather around as they identify everything we discover and unveil a part of […]
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologists as they lead us on a search for artifacts in one of the old fields dotting Palmetto Bluff. After seeking out pieces of history, we will gather around as they identify everything we discover and unveil a part of Palmetto Bluff’s story. (No, we can’t keep […]
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 bird-related questions they may […]
Meet at Conservancy Classroom Have you seen footprints in the woods and wondered who left them? Learn how to identify tracks and other sign from common animals at the Bluff, including coyotes, bobcats, and foxes! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
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 […]
Conservancy Classroom or Online Wild turkeys are a charismatic galliform that can be found strutting through the woods of Palmetto Bluff. Join Brian Byrne, Conservancy Land & Wildlife Manager, as he discusses turkey life history and our turkey management here at the Bluff. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following […]
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 pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as we travel down to Theus Point and pay a visit to the cemeteries where plantation owners and enslaved people were laid to rest. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Not many people find themselves in the woods before sunrise, but it is during this time that those lucky few may witness the magic of dawn. Join the Conservancy Land and Wildlife Manager, Brian Byrne, as he takes you out to share in this experience. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Join the Conservancy as we look for migratory birds moving through the pine hardwood uplands and maritime forest edge. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Oysters are often considered a delicacy and best enjoyed surrounded by your community and nice cold drinks… but what are we looking at when we open their shell? Join the Conservancy as we discuss these important bivalves and peek inside at their inner workings. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org
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 […]
Waddell Mariculture Center is operated by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and is one of the largest mariculture centers in the country. The facility is dedicated to research and production of aquatic wildlife and is vital to the health of our local fish stock. Join the Conservancy as we go on a guided […]
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 […]
Join the Conservancy’s Land & Wildlife Technician, Declan Wilson, as we seek out insects buzzing, fluttering, and crawling throughout Palmetto Bluff. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org. Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
April 1st – April 30th April Theme: Pollinators 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 […]
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 bird-related questions they may […]
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom 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.
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 […]
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. Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office
Who’s hootin’ in the woods? Join the Conservancy on this nocturnal trip and see if the Conservancy can sweet talk some owls into saying hello! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org. 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. Gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org. […]
Bring the entire family to the Conservancy to hear Tony Mills, Education Director for the Lowcountry Institute, discuss the native snakes of the Lowcountry. And of course, there will be live snakes! Walk-ins welcome.