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.  

Junior Naturalist Camp

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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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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Hurricanes of Beaufort’s Past

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:32 PM

Since 1680, over 100 hurricanes have made their mark on Beaufort County. Some hurricanes were given names, other titles, and then some simply named after the year they hit. Grace Cordial, Beaufort...

Explore PBC: Turtles of Palmetto Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:35 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...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:32 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Sharks of SC

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:36 PM

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...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:38 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...

Nature Crafts: Nature Art

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:36 PM

The variable patterns in nature provide unique artwork for each artist through the use of leaves, flowers, seeds, and shells. Join the Conservancy as we collect materials and make some...

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with Alligators

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:42 PM

American alligators have been a part of the Lowcountry landscape since before the first Europeans stepped foot on the continent. As the number of people moving into alligators’ habitat increases,...

Nature Crafts: Natural Rope

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:42 PM

Many different kinds of plants can be used to create rope and twine. Certain materials are better suited for different tasks, but in a survival situation, being able to make any type of cord is a...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:40 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...

Let's Talk About... Mammals!

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:39 PM

What differentiates mammals from other animals? What mammals live in the Lowcountry? Is what I heard about certain mammals true? Join the Conservancy as we broaden our understanding of our furry...

First Friday lecture: Lowcountry Raptors

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:39 PM

Join Lila Arnold, Founder of Lowcountry Raptors, as she shows us amazing owls, hawks, and falcons! You and your family do not want to miss this! Walk-ins welcome.  

Brown Bag Lunch: Coyotes

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:48 PM

Coyotes are highly adaptable animals that have made a niche for themselves in a variety of habitats, including urban environments. Join us as Summer Fink, doctoral student from the University of...

Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:48 PM

The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science effort created by the University of Georgia to document pollinators within the Southeast. To get involved, participants can count at home...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:43 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...

Under the Microscope: Saltwater

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:43 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...

Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:51 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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:50 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...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:50 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Wilson Family History

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:54 PM

Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she reveals the rags to riches story of the Wilson family. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or...

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:52 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...

PBC Birding: Headwaters Nature Trail

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:55 PM

Headwaters Nature Trail is a lightly used Conservancy trail that borders the southern edge of Lake Haynes. Join the Conservancy to see what species are enjoying these peaceful woods. Closed-toed...

Explore PBC: Insects and Wildflowers

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:56 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:57 PM

Most people are familiar with white-tailed deer, whether it is seeing them on the side of the road at night or chasing them away from your begonias. Beyond that, how many people know about their...

Explore PBC: Hog Stalk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:56 PM

Join the team as we go out and search for the infamous wild hogs. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Binoculars recommended. Reservations required through: [email protected].  

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:58 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: Creatures of the Night

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 1:01 PM

What goes bump in the night? Join the Conservancy as we head out into the woods to look and listen for nocturnal wildlife residing at Palmetto Bluff. We will listen for nocturnal wildlife, check...

Track & Sign

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 1:02 PM

Have you seen footprints in the woods and wondered who left them? Learn how to identify tracks and other sign from common animals at the Bluff, including coyotes, bobcats, and foxes! Closed-toed...

PBC Birding: Theus Road

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 1:02 PM

Theus Road intersects one of the ancient sand hills that forms Palmetto Bluff. Join the Conservancy as we seek out birds from lower mixed pine-hardwoods to open longleaf pine habitat. Closed-toed...

Explore PBC: Moreland Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 1:09 PM

Dive into the past of Moreland Plantation with Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologists as they enlighten us with the history tied to the residents of the Moreland cemeteries. Closed-toed shoes and long...

Herp Blitz with SCPARC

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 1:14 PM

Join us for our semi-annual herp blitz with the South Carolina Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation (SCPARC). Herp blitzes are a great way to quickly document the amphibians and reptiles...

Brown Bag Lunch: Cemetery Restoration: Conserving the Past for the Future

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:32 PM

Did you know there are 12 cemeteries on Palmetto Bluff? Join Katie Epps, Assistant Archaeologist, as she discusses these cemeteries, the completed restoration work, and future projects. Walk-ins...

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:33 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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:33 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: Living with your Wild Neighbors

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:34 PM

Palmetto Bluff prides itself on its balance between nature and development. This opportunity to live among nature also means that wildlife lives among us. Brian Byrne, Land and Wildlife Manager,...

Brown Bag Lunch: Snakes of South Carolina

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:36 PM

The Southeast is home to more than 50 species of snake, 38 of which can be found in South Carolina and only 6 of which are venomous. Join the Conservancy as we talk about the diversity of snakes in...

Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:35 PM

Pinckney Island is one of the best bird watching spots in Beaufort County. In the fall, the woods are bustling with migratory birds searching for insects and fruit to fuel the next leg of their...

PBC Birding: Cemetery Marsh Nature Trail

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:37 PM

What birds are moving along the border of the great swamp? Join the Conservancy team and find out! Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: [email protected].  

Field Trip: Jarvis Creek Park

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:38 PM

Located on the north end of Hilton Head Island, Jarvis Creek Park is a hidden gem for bird watching. The paved 1-mile loop encompasses a lagoon frequented by wading birds and various raptors...

Brown Bag Lunch: Oak Island

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:50 PM

Down towards the southern end of Palmetto Bluff, Oak Island was an 18th and 19th century plantation. Following the Civil War, freed people made their homes in the Oak Island area. Join Palmetto...

PBC Birding: Hog Island

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:42 PM

Join the Conservancy as we search for birds moving through Hog Island Drain and the canopy of Hog Island Hill. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through:...

Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:41 PM

Palmetto Bluff is steeped in stories of ghastly creatures, friendly spirits, and strange happenings throughout the property. Join the Conservancy as they regale us with their eerie encounters and...

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: Moreland Village

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:39 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 around Moreland Village and...

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:40 PM

What goes bump in the night? Join the Conservancy as we head out into the woods to look and listen for nocturnal wildlife residing at Palmetto Bluff. We will listen for nocturnal wildlife, check...

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:54 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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:53 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...

PBC Birding: Theus Point

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:52 PM

Join the Conservancy as we head down to Theus Point to see what birdlife is moving through the pine stands, maritime forest, and tidal creeks. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required....

Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:55 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...

PBC Birding: Moreland Village

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:55 PM

Bird life in Moreland Village is nothing short of bountiful! Join the Conservancy as we stroll around the village and see what species are on the move. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required....

Explore PBC: Rephraim Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:54 PM

Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists on a visit to Rephraim Cemetery to honor the Union soldiers who are buried on the plantation where they were once enslaved. Closed-toed shoes and long pants...

FeederWatch

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 2:57 PM

Join the Conservancy Educator, Aaron Palmieri, as he monitors the Conservancy bird feeders as part of the Feederwatch citizen science project. Participants will learn how to identify birds that...