Junior Naturalist Camp

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Join the Conservancy this summer as we head outdoors and explore the land around us. We will learn how to survive in the woods, the importance of fresh and salt water, and delve into the past. A...

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: Conservancy Gardens

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Sustenance, herbal remedies, and materials for clothing are some of the many wonderful phenomena derived from plants. Join the Conservancy as we learn about the plants in and around the Conservancy...

Brown Bag Lunch: Thomas Jefferson

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Palmetto Bluff resident David Miller, great-great-great-great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, shares his research and family stories of the life of his famous ancestor. Walk-ins welcome. If you would...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

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...

Breaking it Down: Oysters

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Oysters are often considered a delicacy best enjoyed surrounded by community and nice cold drinks… but what are we looking at when we open their shell? Join the Conservancy as we discuss these...

Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

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...

PBC Birding: Old Moreland Road

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Bikers, joggers, and bird watchers all benefit from the network of bike paths throughout Palmetto Bluff. Join the Conservancy as we amble along Old Moreland Road’s bike path and see what birds are...

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

What turtles live at Palmetto Bluff? Let’s find out! Join the Conservancy as we check turtle traps throughout the Bluff, identify what we catch, and discuss the features and adaptations that make...

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

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 River Road Preserve and...

Nature Crafts: Natural Dyes

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Fabric dyeing has a long history, and the end result can vary drastically depending on the methods and materials used in the process. Join the Conservancy as we experiment with this colorful craft....

Brown Bag Lunch: Manatees in South Carolina

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

People may be surprised to hear about manatees outside of Florida, but this species is a seasonal visitor to our coastal waters. Join Dr. Al Segars, retired veterinarian for the South Carolina...

Let's Talk About... Insects!

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

North America is home to over 90,000 described species of insects. Some are admired while others are despised, but most insects go unnoticed in our daily lives. Join the Conservancy as we discuss...

Under the Microscope: Freshwater

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Microorganisms are directly or indirectly connected to each plant and animal we see around us. Join the Conservancy as we collect water samples from freshwater wetlands and see what microorganisms...

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

What turtles live at Palmetto Bluff? Let’s find out! Join the Conservancy as we check turtle traps throughout the Bluff, identify what we catch, and discuss the features and adaptations that make...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

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...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

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...

PBC Birding: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Curious about what birds may be flitting about in River Road Preserve? Join the Conservancy as we meander down the trails in search of songbirds. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required....

Brown Bag Lunch: Sharks of SC

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Bryan Frazier is a Marine Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and studies shark populations along the Carolina coast. Join us in taking a dive into the life history of...

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Brown Bag Lunch: Pollination

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

What do you think of when you hear the word “pollinator?” Is it bees and butterflies? What about wasps, beetles, roaches, and bats? Join Lydia Moore, the Conservancy’s Research and Education...

PBC Birding: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Join the Conservancy as we meander through River Road Preserve in search of migratory songbirds heading north for the breeding season., Binoculars, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required....

Explore PBC: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Join the Conservancy’s 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....

Volunteer Day - Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Do you need volunteer hours or just want to get your hands dirty? Aaron Palmieri, Conservancy Educator, will be spending the morning tending to the pollinator garden in Moreland Village. We will be...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Do you want to see what happens on a bluebird survey? Spend time with our Educator, Aaron, as he monitors his portion of the 70+ bluebird boxes spread throughout Palmetto Bluff. Closed-toed shoes...

*Fully Committed* Explore PBC: Owl Prowl

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Who’s hootin’ in the woods? Join the Conservancy on this nocturnal trip and see if Jay can sweet talk some owls into saying hello! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

What lives in the salt marsh? Come find out as we stroll along the marsh edge to Moreland Landing and discuss the ecology of the marsh. Once at the Landing, we will check crab traps, throw cast...

Volunteer Day - Land & Wildlife Management

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Join the Conservancy land & wildlife management team as we work on an array of day-to-day physical tasks required of a Land & Wildlife Manager. This is a great way to earn volunteer hours and to...

Explore PBC: Snakes of Oak Island

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Oak Island is an area burned every year at Palmetto Bluff. This annual fire regime creates a diverse understory that is attractive to rodents and the snakes feeding on them. Join the Conservancy as...

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey

Calendar Event · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 7:56 AM

Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as we conduct the monthly cavity nest box survey. These large nest boxes are located in multiple habitats throughout Palmetto Bluff, and we are...