The Plight of Pollinators
If I asked you to think of native pollinators, you would most likely imagine butterflies lazily meandering from flower to flower, catching the breeze on their gently flapping wings. Or […]
Southbound 17
The story of Southbound 17 begins with a banjo. A long-forgotten banjo passed down to Jacob Simmons from his grandfather and stashed in a closet. When Simmons came across the […]
From Dusk to Dawn: Why Should We Care about Bats?
Why should we care about bats? When people learn what I do, they often ask me, “Why bats?” To which I respond, “Why not bats?” Bats are incredible! There are […]
Eye Candy
Written and photography by: Allison Lane In a city whose story continues to unfold and evolve with every passing day, Adam Turoni is working hard to pen his own chapter […]
In the Field: May Eye to the Sky
Activity in the Conservancy’s nest boxes ramped up in April with bluebirds tending to their first set of eggs and chicks. On average, bluebirds lay 2-3 clutches of eggs every […]
BlackSheep
Written by: Courtney Hampson | Photography by: Krisztian Lonyai An emergency room administrator walks away from a six-figure salary for a six-dollar-an-hour gig in a kitchen. After a decade in […]
Meet Our June Artist in Residence
On June 14, we are excited to welcome our next Artist in Residence, Anne Blackwell Thompson of Blackwell Botanicals. Known for pressed blooms and foliage collected from the nooks and […]
From the Farm: Spring Planting
Spring planting is officially complete at the Palmetto Bluff Farm. Farm manager Shane Rahn oversaw the planting of seven different fruits and vegetables for harvest by Palmetto Bluff chefs this […]
Champion Heart
Written by: Patrick Kerrison When you drive to the famed shorelines of South Carolina, you’ll often see two-, three-, or four-rail fences housing bucolic farmlands. Inside those gates, you will […]
From Dusk to Dawn: Busting Myths About Bats
Written by Lydia Moore, Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Research + Education Coordinator The word “bat” often evokes horrific (and, in my opinion, over the top) images of Nosferatu and Dracula, sucking […]
