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 […]
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. Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
May Theme: Clouds 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. […]
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 […]
Thursday, May 1 9 – 11 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Do you need volunteer hours or just want to get your hands dirty? Volunteer with Aaron Palmieri, Conservancy […]
Friday, May 2 10 – 11:30 am Meet at the Conservancy Classroom Sustenance, herbal remedies, and materials for clothing are some of the many wonderful phenomena derived from plants. Join […]
Tuesday, May 6 9 – 12 pm Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as we conduct the monthly cavity nest box survey. These large nest boxes are located in multiple […]
The Squire Pope Carriage House, located by The Church of the Cross in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, has recently undergone major rehabilitation. Purchased by the Town of Bluffton […]
Thursday, May 8 9 – 11 am Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office Wilson Village has a wonderful diversity of bird life if you know where to look. Join […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]