Palmetto Bluff

Nature Crafts: Nature Art
2025-07-29 09:00 - 10:30 UTC | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The variable patterns in nature provide unique artwork for each artist through the use of leaves, flowers, seeds, and shells. Join the Conservancy as we collect materials and make some unbe-leaf-able art!
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Sharks of SC
2025-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Bryan Frazier is a Marine Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources and studies shark populations along the Carolina coast. Join us in taking a dive into the life history of sharks, learn what species are here, and how researchers study these elegant and powerful creatures.
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_GXcadaLGR8C4XvKPnuKOBA

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy August Photo Contest
2025-08-01 08:00 - 2025-08-31 17:00 | South Carolina
August Theme: Lowcountry Fish
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.

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology
2025-08-01 08:30 - 09:30, 2025-08-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2025-09-04 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-09-18 12:30 - 13:30 | Moreland Landing
What lives in the salt marsh? Come find out as we head to Moreland Landing to check crab traps, throw cast nets, and search for critters just below the surface.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

First Friday Lecture: Lowcountry Raptors
2025-08-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Lila Arnold, Founder of Lowcountry Raptors, as she shows us amazing owls, hawks, and falcons! You and your family do not want to miss this!
Walk-ins welcome.

Let’s Talk About… Mammals!
2025-08-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
What differentiates mammals from other animals? What mammals live in the Lowcountry? Is what I heard about certain mammals true? Join the Conservancy as we broaden our understanding of our furry neighbors.
Walk-ins welcome.

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2025-08-07 08:00 - 09:30, 2025-09-04 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.

Nature Crafts: Natural Rope
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Many different kinds of plants can be used to create rope and twine. Certain materials are better suited for different tasks, but in a survival situation, being able to make any type of cord is a valuable skill. Join the Conservancy as we collect, process, and create our own cordage from native plants.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with Alligators
2025-08-13 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_2U6RLwdiRFO9VAF23RfDFA

Under the Microscope: Saltwater
2025-08-14 10:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Microorganisms are directly or indirectly connected to each plant and animal we see around us. Join the Conservancy as we collect water samples from the salt marsh and see what microorganisms make Lowcountry creeks murky.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Great Southeast Pollinator Census
2025-08-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The Great Southeast Pollinator Census is a citizen science effort created by the University of Georgia to document pollinators within the Southeast. To get involved, participants can count at home or join us as we survey pollinators in the Conservancy’s native plant gardens. We will briefly discuss the project and the guidelines provided before heading out to the garden and beginning the 15-minute count.
Hats and binoculars recommended.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: Coyotes
2025-08-27 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Coyotes are highly adaptable animals that have made a niche for themselves in a variety of habitats, including urban environments. Join us as Summer Fink, doctoral student from the University of Georgia, takes us on an exploration of the myths and truths about coyote ecology and behavior with an emphasis on urban and suburban coyotes. Additionally, she will highlight several ways to prevent conflicts with coyotes.
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_THGSZS6BTcek1a6jrGODSg

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy September Photo Contest
2025-09-01 08:00 - 2025-09-30 17:00 | South Carolina
September Theme: Wildflowers
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.

Explore PBC: Road to Anson
2025-09-05 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.

Volunteer Day – Pollinator Garden
2025-09-05 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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Wilson Family History
2025-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she reveals the rags to riches story of the Wilson family.
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_4D2-FAWPRw-tKZs-dq-_DQ

PBC Birding: Headwaters Nature Trail
2025-09-11 08:30 - 11:30 | Wilson Village Post Office, 15 Village Park Square, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Headwaters Nature Trail is a lightly used Conservancy trail that borders the southern edge of Lake Haynes. Join the Conservancy to see what species are enjoying these peaceful woods.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Insects and Wildflowers
2025-09-12 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.

Explore PBC: Hog Stalk
2025-09-16 08:00 - 10:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the team as we go out and search for the infamous wild hogs.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Binoculars recommended.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer
2025-09-17 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.
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_i4dBOFi7StegXOJ2NyazCQ

Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night
2025-09-19 19:30 - 21:30 | 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.

Track and Sign
2025-09-23 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.

Herp Blitz with SCPARC
2025-09-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Shop
Multiple time slots:
8 – 11 am
11:30 am – 2 pm,
full day (8 am – 2 pm)
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.

Palmetto Bluff Conservancy October Photo Contest
2025-10-01 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | South Carolina
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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Cemetery Restoration: Conserving the Past for the Future
2025-10-01 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Did you know there are 12 cemeteries on Palmetto Bluff? Join Katie Epps, Assistant Archaeologist, as she discusses these cemeteries, the completed restoration work, and future projects.
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:
