Palmetto Bluff

Burn Watch
2025-01-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Tuesday, January 28
10 – 12 pm
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
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.

Field Trip: Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
2025-01-24 09:00 - 12:00 | Savannah NWR Visitor Center, 694 Beech Hill Lane, Hardeeville, SC, 29927, United States
Friday, January 24
9 – 12 pm
Meet at the Savannah NWR Visitor Center
The historic rice impoundments that encompass the Laurel Hill Wildlife Drive are home to a diversity of birds attracted to the tall grasses and shallow bodies of freshwater. Join the Conservancy as we visit Savannah National Wildlife Refuge to search for wintering waterfowl.
Binoculars, closed-toed shoes, and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Feeder Watch
2025-01-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_J3_QMjcSSrqzK7BGbq5Igw

Feeder Watch
2025-01-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Tuesday, January 21
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_qRPS0w2LTV-zyAihbWnxoA

Explore PBC: Duck Pond
2025-01-17 09:00 - 23:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Friday, January 17
9 – 11:30 am
Meet at Wilson Village Post Office
Duck Pond is the body of water on the right visible to everyone who enters Palmetto Bluff. Formerly the rice impoundments of Rephraim Plantation, Duck Pond is now the best place at Palmetto Bluff to observe wintering waterfowl. Join the Conservancy as we seek out the avian residents hiding among the cattails.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2025-01-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Thursday, January 16
1 – 4 pm
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
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.

Feeder Watch
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Thursday, January 16
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_eVJ0W_XxS9aVO7Mhvw3PBw

Brown Bag Lunch: Right Whales – Our Coastal Visitors
2025-01-15 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Wednesday, January 15
12 – 1 pm
Conservancy Classroom or Online
Right whales are winter visitors off the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia. Michael Williamson, founder of WhaleNet, will tell us all about right whales, their habits, and conservation efforts for this imperiled species.
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_UkKK33rcRMy3ecuTv5bphg

Feeder Watch
2025-01-15 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cvnpRSJQQeCmgWNU4QuoRg
Wednesday, January 15
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_cvnpRSJQQeCmgWNU4QuoRg

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-01-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Friday, January 10th
1 – 3 pm
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.

Feeder Watch
2025-01-09 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_Ato_0Fi4RaKGODTVNIPCLw

Brown Bag Lunch: Ducks in the Palmetto State: Waterfowl Trends, Habitat, and Research
2025-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
12 – 1 pm
Conservancy Classroom or Online
Waterfowl have long been treasured by South Carolinians. In a time where climate change and land conservation are common topics among conservationists in the migratory bird community, how do these issues influence waterfowl in South Carolina? Join us for a talk on current waterfowl trends, habitat restoration, and research being conducted for waterfowl in South Carolina.
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_ROJ-PUqYRuWH3OUY5NRgWw

Feeder Watch
2025-01-08 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Wednesday, January 8
10 – 11 am
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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_GR70RpfbRIuWpuokt43hcw

Nature Crafts: Natural Dyes
2025-01-05 10:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
10 – 12 pm
Conservancy Classroom
Fabric dyeing has a long history, and the end result can vary drastically depending on the methods and materials used in the process. Join the Conservancy as we experiment with this colorful craft.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy January Photo Contest: Raptors of the Lowcountry
2025-01-01 08:00 - 2025-01-31 17:00 | South Carolina
January 1st – January 31st
January Theme: Raptors 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.
Rules:
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. All images must be taken in the South Carolina Lowcountry.
4. All photos must have complete information attached, including subjects, dates, and locations.
5. Animal and plant photographs must be wild; no captive animals or planted specimens.
6. 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.
7. Photos modified with AI will not be accepted.

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2024-12-17 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.

Buffalo Run
2024-12-15 05:30 | 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!

Lowcountry Flora: River Road Preserve
2024-12-10 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Plants are often overlooked or seen as a mere backdrop, but we are here to change that! Join the Conservancy as we take a stroll through River Road Preserve and discuss the plants you may find in this protected stretch of maritime forest.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Lowcountry Flora: Old #8
2024-12-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Plants are often overlooked or seen as a mere backdrop, but we are here to change that! Join the Conservancy as we explore the woods around a Conservancy food plot and see what plants are growing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: Moreland Village
2024-12-03 15:00 - 16:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, 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 around Moreland Village and discuss their past and present uses.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: Old Palmetto Bluff Road
2024-12-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The bike path along Palmetto Bluff’s main road is lush with vegetation and full of bird life. Join the Conservancy as we stroll down the path and see what birds are moving along the trail.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
