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Upcoming Can’t-Miss Conservancy Events in May

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Step outside this spring and explore with the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team! Whether you’re a budding archaeologist, an avid bird lover, or simply looking to experience the Bluff in a new way, there’s always an opportunity to learn and broaden your horizons.

The Conservancy hosts a full calendar of educational events for both residents and the public throughout the year. Here are Science & Education Manager Aaron Palmieri’s top picks for can’t-miss Conservancy excursions this May.

Explore PBC: Artifact Hunt

May 1 | 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologists as they lead us on a search for artifacts in one of the old fields dotting Palmetto Bluff.

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Explore PBC: Antler Shed Hunting

May 8 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Join the Conservancy team on a hunt for white-tailed deer antler sheds in the wild woods of the Bluff.

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Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys

May 5 | 9:00 am – 11:30 am

Always a crowd favorite, spend the morning with Science & Education Manager Aaron as he monitors 70+ bluebird boxes spread throughout Palmetto Bluff.

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Explore PBC: Firefly Foray

May 15 | 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm

Come along with the Conservancy to visit locations around Palmetto Bluff and watch these charismatic nocturnal beetles light up the Lowcountry sky. 

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Ecotour with Captain Amber

May 26 | 9:00 am – 11:00 am

Cruise along the May River and tidal estuaries with Captain Amber, as she teaches about the many creatures that call these waters home.

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