Biking For Conservation
Palmetto Bluff resident, David Sebastian, has embarked on the trek of a lifetime – a 3,000-mile cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego to Palmetto Bluff. Riding solo, the six week […]
In the Field: August Spotlight Survey
Every year in August, on nights with no moon, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy conducts its annual Spotlight Survey. This survey is designed to provide an accurate estimate of Palmetto Bluff’s […]
Palmetto Bluff Preserved: Cataloging Artifacts Found at the Bluff
History is the fabric of our community, and with the help of our on-site archaeologists, Dr. Mary Socci and Katie Epps, we’re expanding what we know about those who came […]
Explore the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge: A Visitors Guide When it comes to going outdoors and enjoying nature, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge provides the ideal setting. It is a […]
In the Field: August Eye to the Sky
July was a hot month at Palmetto Bluff, and I am not surprised that bird sightings were few and far between. The cool temperatures of an air-conditioned building were too […]
In the Field: July Eye to the Sky
Throughout May and June, my eyes were not to the sky as my wife and I were busy welcoming our own little songbird into the world. Thankfully, we had residents […]
In the Field: April Eye to the Sky
Don’t forget to download the April bird checklist! Click here or scroll to the bottom for this month’s guide. “Trilllllllpip… Trilllllllpip…” Did you hear that? That was the sound […]
In the Field: March Eye to the Sky
February was a fickle month this year and could not decide if it was going to be hot or cold. Depending on what day someone participated in the Great Backyard […]
In the Field: February Eye to the Sky
Did you hear a chickadee singing in January? I used to believe that birds singing in the winter were just confused by a brief warm spell and thought spring had […]
From Dusk to Dawn: Bats in the Winter
What do bats in South Carolina do in the winter? The winter activities of southeastern bats are as diverse as the bats themselves. If you are in the habit […]
