Palmetto Bluff

Birding Global Big Day – River Road Preserve
2025-05-10 07:30 - 09:30 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we participate in the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. We will explore River Road Preserve’s maritime forest and marsh habitat for the more reclusive forest species found among the wax myrtles and oak canopies.
Binoculars, closed-toe shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: Wilson Village
2025-05-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Thursday, May 8
9 – 11 am
Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office
Wilson Village has a wonderful diversity of bird life if you know where to look. Join the Conservancy as we seek out these “city birds.”
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Historic Preservation Month – Squire Pope Carriage House
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The Squire Pope Carriage House, located by The Church of the Cross in the Old Town Bluffton Historic District, has recently undergone major rehabilitation. Purchased by the Town of Bluffton in 2017, this historic structure has been restored to its earlier appearance when it was occupied as a private residence. Glen Umberger, Historic Preservationist for the Town of Bluffton, has come to tell us the history of this building, the rehabilitation process, and what historical information they learned or confirmed during these repairs.
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_r6eydAsHQMmA9SVYNC109A

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2025-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Tuesday, May 6
9 – 12 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 excited to see what animals call them home!
Closed-toed shoes/waterproof boots and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: River Road Preserve
2025-05-02 10:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Friday, May 2
10 – 11:30 am
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
Sustenance, herbal remedies, and materials for clothing are some of the many wonderful phenomena derived from plants. Join the Conservancy as we observe plants growing in River Road Preserve and discuss their past and present uses.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Thursday, May 1
9 – 11 am
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
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.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-05-01 09:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy May Photo Contest
2025-05-01 08:00 - 2025-05-31 17:00 | South Carolina
May Theme: Clouds 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.

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
2025-04-29 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Explore PBC: Insects and Wildflowers
2025-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 shoes and long pants required. Binoculars recommended.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
2025-04-24 08:30 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 of their migration, and painted buntings have returned and are singing their hearts out! Join us as we explore the diversity of bird life at Pinckney Island NWR.
Binoculars, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Pinckney Island NWR Parking Lot

Explore PBC: Ferns of the Bluff
2025-04-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 Palmetto Bluff.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night
2025-04-22 20:00 - 22:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 light traps for insects, and use echo meter detectors to listen for bats.
Head lamps, closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Volunteer Day: Oyster Shell Bagging
2025-04-22 15:00 - 17:00 | South Carolina
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 we bag oyster shells to be used for oyster restoration.
Work gloves, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
3 – 5 pm
Meet at The Farm (651 Old Moreland Road)

Explore PBC: Alligators
2025-04-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

19th Century Games
2025-04-17 11:00 - 12:00 | South Carolina
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 the past and play games that were popular in the 1800s!
Closed-toed shoes required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Moreland Green

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2025-04-16 13:30 - 16:30 | 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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with Alligators
2025-04-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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, so do the chances of encountering them. Join the Conservancy as we help build an understanding of how to coexist with alligators.
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_LN-RfPZvT9OyXRNFk5wrSg
Conservancy Classroom or Online

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
2025-04-15 09:00 - 11:30 | South Carolina

Herp Blitz with SCPARC
2025-04-12 08:00 - 14:00 | Conservancy Shop
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 in an area. We will be checking turtle traps, hoop traps, and cover boards. Help us survey Palmetto Bluff by signing up. Please indicate which of the three time slots you are reserving when you RSVP.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Bring water, snacks, and (if you are staying for the full day) lunch.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Multiple time slots: 8 – 11 am, 11:30 am – 2 pm, or the full day (8 am – 2 pm)
Meet at the Conservancy Shop

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2025-04-11 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.

Explore PBC: Snakes of Headwaters Nature Trail
2025-04-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 legless reptiles under fallen branches, bark, and coverboards. What’s a coverboard? Come find out!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2025-04-09 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_sM7fmhMMQSSHgMIzMCsQzQ

Let’s Talk About… Insects!
2025-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

FeederWatch
2025-04-08 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_ofhydiBLT2eRG_UlZGXMBg
Conservancy Classroom or Online

First Friday Lecture: Snakes of the Lowcountry
2025-04-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 snakes!
Walk-ins welcome.

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-04-04 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Explore PBC: Owl Prowl
2025-04-03 20:00 - 22:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Who’s hootin’ in the woods? Join the Conservancy on this nocturnal trip and see if the Conservancy can sweet talk some owls into saying hello!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-04-03 09:00 - 22:30 | 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.
Meet at the Wilson Village Post Office

FeederWatch
2025-04-02 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_4EAotqNxSTeuFA_XLxaT-Q
