Explore PBC: Ferns of the Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 6:57 PM

The Southeast is home to a diversity of ferns that thrive in moist, shady habitats. Join Brian Byrne, Land & Wildlife Manager, as he shows us what species of ferns can be found growing wild at...

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Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 6:58 PM

Pinckney Island is one of the best bird watching spots in Beaufort County. In the spring, Ibis Pond is bustling with breeding wading birds, warblers are searching for insects to fuel the next leg...

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Explore PBC: Insects and Wildflowers

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 6:58 PM

Join the Conservancy team as we look at the diversity of pollinators and forbs that are growing in the mixed pine hardwood uplands of Oak Island. Wait, what’s a forb? Come and find out! Closed-toed...

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Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 6:59 PM

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...

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Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:20 PM

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...

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

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:22 PM

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...

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Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:21 PM

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...

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Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:23 PM

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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Historic Preservation Month – Squire Pope Carriage House

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:29 PM

The Squire Pope Carriage House, located by The Church of the Cross in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, has recently undergone major rehabilitation. Purchased by the Town of Bluffton in...

Birding Global Big Day – River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:31 PM

Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. We will...

PBC Birding: Wilson Village

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:30 PM

Wilson Village has a wonderful diversity of bird life if you know where to look. Join the Conservancy as we seek out these “city birds.” Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations...

Birding Global Big Day – Sandhill Loop

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:32 PM

Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. We park at...

Birding Global Big Day – Moreland Village

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:36 PM

Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. This...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:37 PM

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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Montpelier

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:40 PM

Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as we explore the first plantation established on May River Neck and the families that lived on and worked the land during the turmoil (and...

Nature Crafts: Leaf Art

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:44 PM

The variable shape of leaves provides unique artwork for each artist. One can express themselves through leaf printing or by creating their own paint brushes from leaves and sticks. Join the...

Golf Calendar

Web Content Article · By greg wrobel On Dec 21, 2023 8:52 AM

Tournaments & Events The Palmetto Bluff Golf Club hosts a robust schedule of tournaments, opportunities for social play and instructional sessions. The Club's regularly scheduled events for 2025...

PBC Birding: Compartment 20

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:55 PM

The dense hardwood forests, thinned pine plantations, and ephemeral wetlands in Compartment 20 attract a diversity of songbirds. Join the Conservancy as we seek out any migratory birds hiding...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:52 PM

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...

Breaking it Down: Owl Pellets

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:00 PM

Not everything a bird eats can be easily digested, and some species handle this by regurgitating pellets! Join the Conservancy as we discuss this fascinating behavior and dissect owl pellets to...

Brown Bag Lunch: Sea Turtles

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:58 PM

There are seven species of sea turtle in the world, and four of them have been documented off the coast of South Carolina. Join Montage Naturalist, Cassie Critchlow, as she discusses the life...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:56 PM

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...

Explore PBC: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 4:59 PM

On the surface, the maritime forest looks lush, serene, and almost tropical, but to a plant, survival in this ecosystem is difficult. Join the Conservancy as we explore what makes a maritime forest...

Wild Child Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:03 PM

Who is ready to join the Conservancy in a week of ecological fun! Campers who join us will learn about plants, animals, and the environment through games, crafts, and wildlife interactions. A list...

Wild Child Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:05 PM

Who is ready to join the Conservancy in a week of ecological fun! Campers who join us will learn about plants, animals, and the environment through games, crafts, and wildlife interactions. A list...

Wild Child Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:01 PM

Who is ready to join the Conservancy in a week of ecological fun! Campers who join us will learn about plants, animals, and the environment through games, crafts, and wildlife interactions. A list...

Wild Child Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:06 PM

Who is ready to join the Conservancy in a week of ecological fun! Campers who join us will learn about plants, animals, and the environment through games, crafts, and wildlife interactions. A list...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:07 PM

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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:06 PM

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...

Junior Naturalist Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:12 PM

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...

Junior Naturalist Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:11 PM

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...

Junior Naturalist Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:10 PM

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...

Let’s Talk About… Reptiles!

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:09 PM

Reptiles are a misunderstood group of animals. The Conservancy team is here to dispel myths and discuss these scaley residents and their roles in the ecosystem. Walk-ins welcome.  

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Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:13 PM

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...

Ecotour with Captain Amber

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:15 PM

Captain Amber has spent her life in and along the May River, and her ecotours highlight the love and knowledge she holds for the salt marsh. Join us as we explore the May River and other tidal...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:16 PM

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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Dolphins

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:17 PM

With 150 local, full-time residents in Beaufort County, the Atlantic bottlenose dolphin is one of the most common oceanic species seen in our area. Dolphins are mammals and are noted for their...

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 5:18 PM

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...

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Web Content Article · By julien beaugnon On Mar 25, 2024 11:00 AM

Sophie Clymer About Sophie Sophie started riding at age 6 and competed mainly in the hunter and equitation ring but found her passion for the jumper ring and reining pen in college. She attended...

Brown Bag Lunch: Thomas Jefferson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:27 PM

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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:27 PM

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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Manatees in South Carolina

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:29 PM

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...

Under the Microscope: Saltwater

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:29 PM

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

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:28 PM

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...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:28 PM

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...

Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:30 PM

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...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:31 PM

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...

Let's Talk About... Insects!

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:30 PM

The United States 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...