First Friday Lecture: Snakes of the Lowcountry

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:40 PM

Bring the entire family to the Conservancy to hear Tony Mills, Education Director for the Lowcountry Institute, discuss the native snakes of the Lowcountry. And of course, there will be live...

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FeederWatch

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:41 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...

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Let's Talk About... Insects!

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:42 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...

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FeederWatch

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:43 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...

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Explore PBC: Snakes of Headwaters Nature Trail

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:44 PM

Snakes are largely misunderstood, and we want to share our admiration for these ecologically important creatures with you. Join us as we walk the Headwaters Nature Trail and search for these...

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Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:45 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...

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Herp Blitz with SCPARC

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:46 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...

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Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:48 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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Workshop: Carnivorous Plant Bog Gardens

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:49 PM

Carnivorous plants are a curiosity – plants that receive nutrients from “consuming” invertebrates or occasionally vertebrates. Wouldn’t it be exciting to have your very own carnivorous plants to...

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Brown Bag Lunch: Living with Alligators

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:50 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,...

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Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:51 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...

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19th Century Games

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:52 PM

For centuries, kids have found ways to entertain themselves whether it was through games of skill or activities that teach techniques useful in other applications. Join us as we take a step into...

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Explore PBC: Alligators

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:53 PM

Join the Conservancy and Montage Naturalist, Cassie Critchlow, on a duffy boat tour down the Inland Waterway as we look for and discuss American Alligators. Closed-toed shoes and long pants...

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Volunteer Day: Oyster Shell Bagging

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:55 PM

Palmetto Bluff participates in South Carolina’s Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) program, which recycles used oyster shells and turns them into new reefs. Join us for a volunteer day where...

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Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:56 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...

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Explore PBC: Ferns of the Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 13, 2024 4:57 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 4:58 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 4:58 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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About US - 3 Layout

Web Content Article · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 6:52 AM

Community Membership in the Palmetto Bluff Club means more than the chance to enjoy exceptional club amenities. It's a culture that nurtures a sense of belonging and connectivity among members—many...

Great Southeast Pollinator Census

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:48 AM

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...

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Web Content Article · By northstar admin On Dec 21, 2023 6:52 AM

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:50 AM

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 10:50 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...

Explore PBC: Road to Anson

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:51 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...

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:52 AM

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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Wilson Family History

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:54 AM

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...

PBC Birding: Headwaters Nature Trail

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:55 AM

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 10:56 AM

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...

Explore PBC: Hog Stalk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:56 AM

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].  

Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:57 AM

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: Marsh Ecology

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 10:58 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...

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 11:01 AM

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 11:02 AM

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 11:02 AM

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 11:09 AM

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 11:14 AM

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 12:32 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...

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:33 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...

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:33 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with your Wild Neighbors

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:34 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,...

Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge

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

Brown Bag Lunch: Snakes of South Carolina

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

PBC Birding: Cemetery Marsh Nature Trail

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:37 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 12:38 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...

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

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:39 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 12:40 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...

Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff

Calendar Event · By aaron palmieri On Dec 18, 2024 12:41 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...

PBC Birding: Hog Island

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

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

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