Palmetto Bluff Conservancy October Photo Contest
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 UTC | GA
October Theme: Spiders
The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy hosts a monthly photo contest that highlights the flora and fauna of the Lowcountry, and we want to see what you’ve seen! Each month will celebrate a different, Conservancy-related theme. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Photos must be submitted to info@pbconservancy.org to participate.
How are the photos judged?
Conservancy Educator, Aaron, will review each submission to ensure the photos meet all requirements. Approved entries will be sent to the Conservancy team to be judged in a blind judging.
Prizes: Our top three participants will receive raffle tickets (3 tickets for first place, 2 tickets for second place, and 1 ticket for third place) that will go into a pot for the chance to win a pair of Burn Fest tickets. The drawing will occur following the last Brown Bag Lunch of October 2024.
Rules:

Submitting a photo to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy photo contest gives the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy permission to use the photo for posts, publications, products, and advertising.
Each participant may submit one photo per month related to that month’s theme. The photo does not need to be taken within that month.
All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
The animal must be alive, and the photo be taken under natural conditions and in an ethical manner that places the welfare of the subject above the photographer’s desire to obtain an image.
Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy November Photo Contest
2025-11-01 - 2025-11-30 | GA
November Theme: Scenic Views of the Lowcountry
The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy hosts a monthly photo contest that highlights the flora and fauna of the Lowcountry, and we want to see what you’ve seen! Each month will celebrate a different, Conservancy-related theme. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Photos must be submitted to info@pbconservancy.org to participate.
How are the photos judged?
Conservancy Educator, Aaron, will review each submission to ensure the photos meet all requirements. Approved entries will be sent to the Conservancy team to be judged in a blind judging.
Prizes: Our top three participants will receive raffle tickets (3 tickets for first place, 2 tickets for second place, and 1 ticket for third place) that will go into a pot for the chance to win a pair of Burn Fest tickets. The drawing will occur following the last Brown Bag Lunch of October 2024.
Rules:

Submitting a photo to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy photo contest gives the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy permission to use the photo for posts, publications, products, and advertising.
Each participant may submit one photo per month related to that month’s theme. The photo does not need to be taken within that month.
All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
The animal must be alive, and the photo be taken under natural conditions and in an ethical manner that places the welfare of the subject above the photographer’s desire to obtain an image.
Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

PBC Birding: Theus Point
2025-11-06 08:00 - 10:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-11-06 15:00 - 16:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.
Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-11-07 12:00 - 14:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 be weeding the garden beds and providing any necessary TLC.
Gardening gloves, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Rephraim Cemetery Walk
2025-11-11 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists on a visit to Rephraim Cemetery to honor the Union soldiers who are buried on the plantation where they were once enslaved.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: Moreland Village
2025-11-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Bird life in Moreland Village is nothing short of bountiful! Join the Conservancy as we stroll around the village and see what species are on the move.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2025-11-14 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 and land management. At the end, we will see the stunning view of the New River from what will one day be Anson Village.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2025-11-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 excited to see what animals call them home!
Closed-toed shoes/waterproof boots and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2025-11-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_KDChw2M-S6qda6IvtkM2iw

Brown Bag Lunch: Conservancy Safari with Homann’s Africa
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
For the first time, Mark and Maria Homann of Homann’s Africa are creating an exclusive safari experience for the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. Bringing over three decades of first-hand safari expertise — both guiding in the field and arranging journeys behind the scenes — they have designed a journey in partnership with Legendary Expeditions and Chem Chem Safaris that goes far beyond the traditional safari. You’ll travel through vast, untamed wilderness and sweeping Serengeti landscapes, witness the Great Migration and encounter some of Africa’s biggest tuskers, and walk alongside hunter-gatherer families, keepers of timeless knowledge whose traditions echo the untamed spirit of Africa’s first people. Alongside these extraordinary encounters, you’ll gain rare behind-the-scenes access to the inner workings of modern conservation, from anti-poaching efforts to community programs that sustain a wildlife-based economy. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see Africa at its most raw and authentic, while directly supporting the protection of its wild spaces for generations to come. Join Mark and Maria Homann as they share information about this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
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_OIzFTrRITk24BASj28fbcQ

FeederWatch
2025-11-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_Y_Eae5XfTW-9C4zjSuI5gw

Conservancy Pop-up Shop
2025-11-21 09:30 - 15:00, 2025-11-24 09:30 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Do you want gear that rocks the Conservancy logo? The Conservancy Classroom is the place to be! On November 21st and November 24th, the classroom will be your one-stop shop for Conservancy swag, including t-shirts, “A Guide to the History of Palmetto Bluff” by Dr. Socci, water bottles, greeting cards, and more! Your purchases support the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy.
Credit/Debit cards or checks only. We cannot charge member accounts.
The pop-up shop is Bring Your Own Bag!

FeederWatch
2025-11-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_NjqrGQRGStimmDZgihAW_g

FeederWatch
2025-11-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_ak6EZTeBRHSl_N1TtjWtng

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy December Photo Contest
2025-12-01 - 2025-12-31 | GA
December Theme: Lowcountry Nature
The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy hosts a monthly photo contest that highlights the flora and fauna of the Lowcountry, and we want to see what you’ve seen! Each month will celebrate a different, Conservancy-related theme. All ages and skill levels are welcome! Photos must be submitted to info@pbconservancy.org to participate.
How are the photos judged?
Conservancy Educator, Aaron, will review each submission to ensure the photos meet all requirements. Approved entries will be sent to the Conservancy team to be judged in a blind judging.
Prizes: Our top three participants will receive raffle tickets (3 tickets for first place, 2 tickets for second place, and 1 ticket for third place) that will go into a pot for the chance to win a pair of Burn Fest tickets. The drawing will occur following the last Brown Bag Lunch of October 2024.
Rules:

Submitting a photo to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy photo contest gives the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy permission to use the photo for posts, publications, products, and advertising.
Each participant may submit one photo per month related to that month’s theme. The photo does not need to be taken within that month.
All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
The animal must be alive, and the photo be taken under natural conditions and in an ethical manner that places the welfare of the subject above the photographer’s desire to obtain an image.
Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

FeederWatch
2025-12-02 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_g5tdjQc9T9WWq0urRFZonQ

FeederWatch
2025-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_rRCJvPUQRRayATAXsnGnww

Brown Bag Lunch: Oak Island
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 Bluff Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she tells us the story of this area of the Bluff.
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_E9cUD94uS_CzUsdBKSQQGw

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-12-04 15:00 - 16:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2025-12-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_lIRK1D0YSAyqBdhHCuvW9g

FeederWatch
2025-12-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 congregate at feeders during the winter, what foods attract different species, and be able to ask Aaron any bird-related questions they may have!
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_sxe30ecnSXW9SGcIGyRjMw

2025 Buffalo Run
2025-12-14 | Follow Signs, Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join us for the annual Buffalo Run, a 10k, 30k, or 50k race benefiting the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. The Buffalo Run trail winds deep into the maritime forests and pinewoods of Palmetto Bluff. Don’t be afraid to get a little muddy — it’s all a part of the experience.
Click the following link to register for the run!

Field Trip: Onslow Island
2025-12-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Onlsow Island, Port Wentworth, GA, United States
Onslow Island is a spoilage site teeming with shorebirds and waterfowl. The two-mile loop takes birders around a set of impoundments where the bird activity is concentrated. Only open on Wednesdays, come and join the Conservancy as we see what species are spending time on the island.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
LINK TO LOCATION
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
