Brown Bag Lunch: Montpelier

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 gunfights) of the Revolutionary War through the late 19th century. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Common Lowcountry Birds

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

Do you want to know what birds are feeding around your house?  Or maybe the species singing while you are on a walk? What about telling apart all those wading birds at the rookery?  Join the Conservancy Science & Education Manager, Aaron Palmieri, as he gives you a rundown of the common bird species seen […]

Let’s Talk About… Insects!

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

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 discuss the multi-legged residents of Palmetto Bluff. Walk-ins welcome.

Brown Bag Lunch: Bluffton History

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Michael Reynolds is a 9th generation resident of Bluffton with his family dating back to the 1690s.  With this connection, Michael has developed a fascination and passion for local history and has woven together a story of Bluffton’s history – dating back to the indigenous people who resided here to the more recent population boom […]

Let’s Talk About… Mammals!

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

What differentiates mammals from other animals?  What mammals live in the Lowcountry?  Is what I heard about certain mammals true?  Join the Conservancy as we broaden our understanding of our furry neighbors. Walk-ins welcome.

Brown Bag Lunch: Thomas Jefferson

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Palmetto Bluff resident David Miller, great-great-great-great grandson of Thomas Jefferson, shares his research and family stories of the life of his famous ancestor. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or copy and paste into your browser) to watch through zoom webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_g6fmCRbyS-K0dbWdwzjiww

Brown Bag Lunch: Revolutionary War in Beaufort County

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

Revolutionary unrest in Beaufort District began in 1772 with the Beaufort Assembly, and the years prior to the signing of the Declaration of Independence saw several other early acts of armed resistance to British presence and rule.  From that time, over 100 ambushes, battles, raids and skirmishes were fought in the local area, more than […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Eastern Wild Turkey

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

The eastern wild turkey is a charismatic species with a storied history of hunting and land stewardship involved in managing their population for future generations.  Join a biologist from the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources as they discuss the life history, management, and research dedicated to this majestic galliform. Walk-ins welcome. If you would […]

Brown Bag Lunch: Sea Turtles

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC
Hybrid Hybrid Event

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 history of these amazing reptiles and what we can do to protect them from the threats they face.  During the talk, there […]

First Friday Lecture: Lowcountry Raptors

Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC

Join Lila Arnold, Founder of Lowcountry Raptors, as she shows us amazing owls, hawks, and falcons! You and your family do not want to miss this! Walk-ins welcome.

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