Brown Bag Lunch: Spiders
2026-10-14 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Spiders are often viewed with horror and vitriol, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem. Join Dr. Michael Ferro, the Collection Manager for Clemson University’s Arthropod Museum, as he helps untangle the web of lies around spiders and broadens our understanding of our eight-legged neighbors.
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_CWz61nwIRsiBj_Loatdxfg

PBC Birding: Sandhill Loop
2026-10-15 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we take a stroll through Sandhill Loop in search of birds in this dry, upland habitat.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Edibles, Medicinal, and Other Uses of Plants: Sandhill Loop
2026-10-15 13:00 - 15:00 | 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.

Explore PBC: Aquatic Invertebrates
2026-10-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Healthy wetlands and ponds contain a diversity of invertebrates beneath their surface. Join Declan Wilson as we look for these fascinating creatures and talk about their behaviors and adaptations they developed for their aquatic lifestyle.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Meandering Naturalist
2026-10-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-11-09 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.

Field Trip: Jarvis Creek Park
2026-10-20 09:00 - 11:30 | Jarvis Creek Park, 100 Jarvis Park Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC, 29926, United States
Located on the north end of Hilton Head Island, Jarvis Creek Park is a hidden gem for bird watching. The paved 1-mile loop encompasses a lagoon frequented by wading birds and various raptors soaring overhead. In recent years, Jarvis has become a hotspot for warblers in October. Join us as we take a leisurely stroll around the lake and see what fall migrants await us.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants are required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: Cemetery Marsh Nature Trail
2026-10-22 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
What birds are moving along the habitat transition of the Cemetery Marsh Trail? Join the Conservancy team and find out!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Snakes of River Road Preserve
2026-10-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, 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 stroll through River Road Preserve 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.

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night
2026-10-23 19:00 - 21:00 | 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 even meet with Conservancy staff conducting bat research!
Head lamps, closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Bluff Blitz!
2026-10-25 - 2026-10-31 | 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 portion 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).

Brown Bag Lunch: Ghost Stories of the Bluff
2026-10-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Palmetto Bluff is steeped in stories of ghastly creatures, friendly spirits, and strange happenings throughout the property. Join the Conservancy as they regale us with their eerie encounters and stories from past and present employees of Palmetto 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__Cefr-CnTTunJSTnfAG9VA

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy November Photo Contest
2026-11-01 - 2026-11-30 | South Carolina
November Theme: ‘Serenity’
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.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2026-11-05 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.

Explore PBC: Rephraim Cemetery Walk
2026-11-11 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.

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2026-11-13 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
2026-11-17 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.

Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer
2026-11-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Most people are familiar with white-tailed deer, whether it is seeing them on the side of the road at night or chasing them away from your begonias. Beyond that, how many people know about their life history, or the management required to keep a healthy population? Join Brian Byrne, Land and Wildlife Manager, as we expand your understanding of white-tailed deer.
Walk-ins welcome.

Conservancy Pop-up Shop
2026-11-20 09:30 - 16:00, 2026-11-23 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 20th and November 23rd, 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!

Track and Sign
2026-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Have you seen footprints in the woods and wondered who left them? Learn how to identify tracks and other sign from common animals at the Bluff, including coyotes, bobcats, and foxes!
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
