January Theme: Black & White 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 […]
Join us on a casual stroll through River Road Preserve where Conservancy staff will point out unique plants, animals, and answer any questions participants have along the way. Walk-ins welcome.
Join the Conservancy 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.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Fire is an important component of ecosystem health in the Southeast. Join us as we learn about the history and benefits of prescribed fire from Brian Byrne, who oversees this management technique for the Conservancy. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) […]
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
*FULLY COMMITTED* | People may be shocked to learn that wild turkeys roam Palmetto Bluff, but this is the animal the Conservancy’s management is geared towards! Join the Conservancy as we seek out these large, but elusive birds and help us get an idea of where these Galliformes are spending their days. Closed-toed shoes, and […]
March Theme: Evergreen 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? […]
*FULLY COMMITTED* | 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. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
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.
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.
*FULLY COMMITTED* | 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.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Do you want to know what birds are feeding around your house? Or maybe the species singing while you are on a walk? What about telling apart all those wading birds at the rookery? Join the Conservancy Science & Education Manager, Aaron Palmieri, as he gives you a rundown of the common bird species seen […]
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 the stunning view of the New River from what will one day […]
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.
Sustenance, herbal remedies, and materials for clothing are some of the many wonderful phenomena derived from plants. Join the Conservancy as we observe plants growing in Sandhill Loop and discuss how people used them in the past and present. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Join us on a casual stroll through River Road Preserve where Conservancy staff will point out unique plants, animals, and answer any questions participants have along the way. Walk-ins welcome.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
*FULLY COMMITTED* | Join the Conservancy 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.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Join Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she delves into the history, archaeology, and cemeteries of Theus Plantation, the antebellum plantation south of Moreland. If you have never been on our Theus Cemetery Tour, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this serene landscape. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the […]
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 as we monitor 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 staff any bird-related questions they may have! Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather […]
Do you want to see what happens on a bluebird survey? Spend the morning with our Science & Education Manager, 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 as we look for migratory birds moving through the pine hardwood uplands and maritime forest edge of Cemetery Loop. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
The Southeast is home to a diversity of ferns that thrive in moist and shady habitats. Join Brian Byrne, Land & Wildlife Manager, as he shows us what varieties of ferns can be found here at Palmetto Bluff. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the FeederWatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during […]
Feathers are as diverse as the birds they are found on, and their structure gives us insight into a bird’s life history. Join the Conservancy as we discuss shape, function, and other unique traits that can be found in bird feathers. Walk-ins welcome.
April Theme: 'Inspiring' 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? […]
The Southeast is home to a diversity of ferns that thrive in moist and shady habitats. Join Brian Byrne, Land & Wildlife Manager, as he shows us what varieties of ferns can be found here at Palmetto Bluff. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Join the Conservancy as we monitor the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the FeederWatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that congregate at feeders during […]
American alligators have been a part of the Lowcountry landscape since before the first Europeans stepped foot on the continent. As the number of people moving into alligators’ habitat increases, so do the chances of encountering them. Join the Conservancy as we help build an understanding of how to coexist with alligators. 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.
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.
*FULLY COMMITTED* | 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.