PBC Birding: Cemetery Loop

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 3, 2024 4:31 PM

Join the Conservancy as we look for migratory birds moving through the pine hardwood uplands and maritime forest edge. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through:...

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Breaking it Down: Oysters

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 3, 2024 4:32 PM

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

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Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:59 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 2:20 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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Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:21 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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Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:22 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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Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:23 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 2:29 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...

PBC Birding: Wilson Village

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:30 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 – River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:31 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...

Birding Global Big Day – Sandhill Loop

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:32 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 2:36 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 2:37 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 2:40 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 2:44 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...

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:52 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...

PBC Birding: Compartment 20

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:55 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...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:56 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Sea Turtles

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:58 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...

Explore PBC: River Road Preserve

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 2:59 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...

Breaking it Down: Owl Pellets

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 3:00 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...

Wild Child Camp

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 3:01 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 3:03 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 3:05 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 3:06 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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 3:06 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...

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 3:07 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...

Let’s Talk About… Reptiles!

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 17, 2024 3:09 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 3:10 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...