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...