Palmetto Bluff

FeederWatch
2026-02-12 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_HYnHs0xZQMqNUgDQvVkbug

Bluff Blitz!
2026-02-15 - 2026-02-21 | South Carolina
Get your phones ready for the Conservancy’s seasonal Bluff Blitz! Participants will spend the week photographing and uploading observations of living organisms at Palmetto Bluff to iNaturalist. At the end of the week, there will be two winners: The person who documented the most species and the person who uploaded the most observations. The goal of these blitzes is to create a library of organisms documented at Palmetto Bluff during different seasons.
Where: Anywhere within the developed areas of Palmetto Bluff. This event does not permit access to normally inaccessible locations (i.e. WalCam property and undeveloped areas of the Bluff).
How to participate: Download the iNaturalist app and create a free account. From Sunday to the end of Saturday, photograph and upload plants, animals, and fungi you find. Only observations made during the specified week will count toward the event.
Exceptions: Observations that will not count towards the blitz include humans, pets, and landscape plants (anything that was planted by a person).

Burn Watch
2026-02-17 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
*FULLY COMMITTED* |
Interested in the Conservancy’s prescribed fire management? Come see recently burned stands within the managed forest and learn why this management technique is crucial to ecosystems in the Southeast. We might even see a burn in progress!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2026-02-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_bIk71xtRReWgLaRM4YqeuA

FeederWatch
2026-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_df59Zm7zS9yE6_bwcgmYag

Meandering Naturalist
2026-02-23 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join us on a casual stroll through River Road Preserve where Conservancy staff will point out unique plants, animals, and answer any questions participants have along the way.
Walk-ins welcome.

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2026-02-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy 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
2026-02-25 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_a_cBuGUsT7uSw5EspTX5bw

Brown Bag Lunch: Prescribed Fire Management
2026-02-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Fire is an important component of ecosystem health in the Southeast. Join us as we learn about the history and benefits of prescribed fire from Brian Byrne, who oversees this management technique for the Conservancy.
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_6bgOntiYQsWnLXRt17NyCw

FeederWatch
2026-02-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_mryoDlLIT2O-RyvH72AfWw

Explore PBC: Turkey Stalk
2026-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
*FULLY COMMITTED* |
People may be shocked to learn that wild turkeys roam Palmetto Bluff, but this is the animal the Conservancy’s management is geared towards! Join the Conservancy as we seek out these large, but elusive birds and help us get an idea of where these Galliformes are spending their days.
Closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy March Photo Contest
2026-03-01 - 2026-03-31 | South Carolina
March Theme: Evergreen
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.
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
2026-03-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_p9rY5ZaQQtCcIM84SpE3eA

FeederWatch
2026-03-05 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_uPWZEt3cRJCwRJB21isLzQ

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2026-03-05 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.

Volunteer Day - Pollinator Garden
2026-03-06 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.

Explore PBC: Owl Prowl
2026-03-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
*FULLY COMMITTED* |
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.

FeederWatch
2026-03-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_gC1e5pkETHuFuLj0k8aCPA

FeederWatch
2026-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_ePCYUEOtQtO1LYsDF0OEsg

Brown Bag Lunch: Common Lowcountry Birds
2026-03-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 and heard in the Lowcountry.
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_xQyL0_r7RP-EvJDYEVQItA

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2026-03-12 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.

Dawn Chorus
2026-03-13 05:30 - 08:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Not many people find themselves in the woods before sunrise, but it is during this time that those lucky few may witness the magic of dawn. Join the Conservancy Land and Wildlife Manager, Brian Byrne, as he takes you out to share in this experience.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: Sandhill Loop
2026-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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 Sandhill Loop and discuss how people used them in the past and present.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2026-03-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_BRtsDCHKTmqoYiK7Y9NeJQ

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2026-03-17 13:00 - 16:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
*FULLY COMMITTED* |
Join the Conservancy 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
2026-03-18 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we monitor 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 staff 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_eIaSXnz6T92P00uoHljOmA

Brown Bag Lunch: Theus Plantation
2026-03-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she delves into the history, archaeology, and cemeteries of Theus Plantation, the antebellum plantation south of Moreland. If you have never been on our Theus Cemetery Tour, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about this serene landscape.
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_YN9gTVs0SqqUqstFjsyA7g

Explore PBC: Theus Point
2026-03-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as we travel down to Theus Point and pay a visit to the cemeteries where plantation owners and enslaved people were laid to rest.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
