Palmetto Bluff

Volunteer Day: Pollinator Garden
2026-05-01 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | 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: Artifact Hunt
2026-05-01 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologists as they lead us on a search for artifacts in one of the old fields dotting Palmetto Bluff. After seeking out pieces of history, we will gather around as they identify everything we discover and unveil a part of Palmetto Bluff’s story. (No, we can’t keep what we find, but it will be fun anyway!)
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Nature Crafts: Natural Dyes
2026-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
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.

Artifacts from the Bluff
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as they discuss and pass around some of the artifacts they excavated on property.
Walk-ins welcome.

Track and Sign
2026-04-28 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Explore PBC: Lowcountry Insects
2026-04-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy’s Land & Wildlife Technician, Declan Wilson, as we seek out insects buzzing, fluttering, and crawling throughout Palmetto Bluff.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
2026-04-23 08:30 - 11:30 | Pinckney Island NWR Parking Lot
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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Managing Palmetto Bluff Lakes and Lagoons
2026-04-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Wade Bales of Quality Lakes Inc. will present an overview of the freshwater lakes and lagoons at Palmetto Bluff. He will cover the mechanics of how aquatic plants, algae, water quality, and sport fish populations are managed annually.
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_Lp3qJqPDQm2HkATWLqiU7A

Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
2026-04-21 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
2026-04-21 09:00 - 11:30, 2026-04-07 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.

Meandering Naturalist
2026-04-20 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.

Explore PBC: Firefly Foray - FULLY COMMITTED
2026-04-17 20:00 - 22:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Many of us recall the fields of fireflies of our youth, but today we are hard-pressed to share this experience with our children and grandchildren. At Palmetto Bluff, there are places where you can still enjoy these charismatic beetles. Join us as we visit locations where we have a good opportunity to see their nocturnal signals.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

PBC Birding: The Wedge
2026-04-16 09:00 - 11:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Join the Conservancy as we stroll through longleaf pine woodlands in search of birds moving between open canopy and diverse understory.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Snakes of Headwaters
2026-04-15 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.

Dawn Chorus
2026-04-15 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.

Explore PBC: Marsh Ecology
2026-04-14 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.

Divided Loyalties
2026-04-13 09:00 - 12:00 | May River Chapel, 9 Boat House Street, Bluffton, SC, 29910, United States
Palmetto Bluff is partnering with South Carolina 250 (SC250) to mark the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution with a special presentation and walking tour honoring the people of May River Neck and exploring their role in the American Revolution. Join Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she guides you through several of Palmetto Bluff’s historic cemeteries and the deep, sometimes violent, ties to America’s fight for independence.
Cost: $40 per person. Proceeds go towards cemetery restoration work at Palmetto Bluff.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Registration required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Herp Blitz with SCPARC
2026-04-11 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.

Morning Outing: 8am – 11am
Afternoon Outing: 11:30am-2pm
All Day: 8am-2pm

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.

Explore PBC: Rookery Ramble
2026-04-10 09:00 - 11:30 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
Wading birds are busy tending to their nests, eggs, and even chicks! Join the Conservancy as we check out some of the rookeries at Palmetto Bluff and see what the egrets and herons are doing.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

FeederWatch
2026-04-09 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_KSRkHzSsTAeJf-mCiQi90A

Brown Bag Lunch: Plant and Insect Symbiosis *CANCELLED*
2026-04-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
This event has been cancelled.

FeederWatch
2026-04-08 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_0FnaGc9yQqiQtZjHPeoU5A

Edibles, Medicinals, and Other Uses of Plants: River Road Preserve
2026-04-07 13:00 - 15:00 | 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 in River Road Preserve and discuss their past and present uses.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.

Explore PBC: Owl Prowl
2026-04-03 20:00 - 22:00 | 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.

First Friday Lecture: Snakes of the Lowcountry
2026-04-03 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
2026-04-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910

Discovering the Past: Wilson Cemetery Walk
2026-04-02 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.

Brown Bag Lunch: Living with Alligators
2026-04-01 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_yiCPpvv8TXqK1tK8pBaLSQ

Explore PBC: Ferns of the Bluff
2026-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Conservancy Classroom, 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SC, 29910
The Southeast is home to a diversity of ferns that thrive in moist and shady habitats. Join Brian Byrne, Land & Wildlife Manager, as he shows us what varieties of ferns can be found here at Palmetto Bluff.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
