Conservation / The Bluff - Turkey Trot When I ask Jay Walea, the director of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, why he loves hunting turkeys, his response is quick and confident, as if the importance of the turkey... MAR 2023 7 min Read7 min Read
Conservation / Stewarding This Great Land Stewardship: The art of taking care of something, such as an organization or property Steward: A person who takes care of something, such as an organization or property The simplicity of these... JAN 2023 6 min Read6 min Read
Conservation / Christmas Bird Count 2022 During past Christmas Bird Counts, I used to wake up before my alarm in anticipation of a long, but exciting day of bird watching. I fully expected to be awake... JAN 2023 8 min Read8 min Read
Conservation / Species Profile: Seminole Bat Description Seminole bats (Lasiurus seminolus) are a medium-sized bat, measuring around 4.5 inches from head to tail with a wingspan of approximately 12 inches. They weigh between 8-15 g with females... NOV 2022 7 min Read7 min Read
Conservation / Biking For Conservation Palmetto Bluff resident, David Sebastian, has embarked on the trek of a lifetime - a 3,000-mile cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego to Palmetto Bluff. Riding solo, the six week... OCT 2022 2 min Read2 min Read
Conservation / The Magic of the Resurrection Fern If you've ever wandered the streets of Palmetto Bluff and gazed up at our centuries-old live oaks, you probably noticed delicate green fronds creeping up and curling around the massive... OCT 2022 3 min Read3 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: August Spotlight Survey Every year in August, on nights with no moon, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy conducts its annual Spotlight Survey. This survey is designed to provide an accurate estimate of Palmetto Bluff’s... AUG 2022 4 min Read4 min Read
Conservation / Palmetto Bluff Preserved: Cataloging Artifacts Found at the Bluff History is the fabric of our community, and with the help of our on-site archaeologists, Dr. Mary Socci and Katie Epps, we’re expanding what we know about those who came... AUG 2022 2 min Read2 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: August Eye to the Sky July was a hot month at Palmetto Bluff, and I am not surprised that bird sightings were few and far between. The cool temperatures of an air-conditioned building were too... AUG 2022 5 min Read5 min Read
Conservation / In the Field: July Eye to the Sky Throughout May and June, my eyes were not to the sky as my wife and I were busy welcoming our own little songbird into the world. Thankfully, we had residents... JUL 2022 5 min Read5 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: April Eye to the Sky Don't forget to download the April bird checklist! Click here or scroll to the bottom for this month's guide. “Trilllllllpip… Trilllllllpip…” Did you hear that? That was the sound of... APR 2022 4 min Read4 min Read
Sporting Life / In the Field: March Eye to the Sky February was a fickle month this year and could not decide if it was going to be hot or cold. Depending on what day someone participated in the Great Backyard... MAR 2022 7 min Read7 min Read