Songbirds of Spring

As April approaches the promise of spring is unmistakable here at the Bluff, especially for bird enthusiasts. Above us, migratory flocks signal the start of a new season. Northern parulas, […]
Three Can’t-Miss Conservancy Events

The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy is starting 2025 off with a calendar full of exciting educational events and workshops. At the Bluff, we are lucky to have an abundance of programming […]
Leading The Herd: 10th Annual Buffalo Run A Success!

Fireside Feast: Celebrating Conservation at the Palmetto Bluff Burn Dinner

Noticing November’s Natural Shifts

As summer’s heavy air fades into fall’s cool breezes, our resident wildlife are busy preparing for another Lowcountry winter. In the fall, eastern wild turkeys move into habitats mostly dominated […]
Mother Nature’s Medicine

Preserving Paradise: The Mission of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy

Protecting Nature and History at Palmetto Bluff In the heart of South Carolina’s Lowcountry lies Palmetto Bluff, a sanctuary of natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant ecosystems. Since its establishment […]
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy 2024 Summer Camps

The Conservancy is looking forward to another summer of fun with our upcoming kid’s programs! Wild Child Camp and Junior Naturalist Camp will have dedicated weeks in June. Registration is […]
Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 2023: A Celebration of Endurance, Nature, and Community

A Recap of the 2034 Buffalo Run The Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, December 11, 2023, drawing in a record-breaking crowd of over 500 runners. […]
From The Ashes

Story and Photographs by Joel Caldwell I am driving through the predawn dark, trying to find the office of Jay Walea, the longtime Director of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. It’s […]