April Theme: 'Inspiring' 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? […]
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.
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologists as they discuss and pass around some of the artifacts they excavated on property. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
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.
White-tailed deer bucks shed their antlers every year only to grow a new set for the next breeding season. These sheds create some friendly competition among the Conservancy team as we see who can find the biggest shed while going about our day-to-day work. Join us as we hunt down sheds in the woods! The […]
Every year the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy participates in the Global Big Day, an international event dedicated to documenting bird activity at the peak of spring migration. We need your help as team leaders, identifiers, and spotters to document the bountiful birds of the Bluff. For those interested in participating, please email us at info@pbconservancy.org expressing […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Join Palmetto Bluff’s Archaeologist, Katie Epps, as we explore the first plantation established on May River Neck and the families that lived on and worked the land during the turmoil (and gunfights) of the Revolutionary War through the late 19th century. Walk-ins welcome. If you would rather attend virtually, click on the following link (or […]
The dense hardwood forests, thinned pine plantations, and ephemeral wetlands in Compartment 20 attract a diversity of songbirds. Join the Conservancy as we seek out any migratory birds hiding amongst the vegetation. Closed-toed shoes and long pants required. Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
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 […]
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.
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.
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 […]
Captain Amber has spent her life in and along the May River, and her ecotours highlight the love and knowledge she holds for the salt marsh. Join us as we explore the May River and other tidal estuaries while Captain Amber teaches us about the creatures that call these waters home. $65 fee. Reservations required through: […]
The United States is home to over 90,000 described species of insects. Some are admired while others are despised, but most insects go unnoticed in our daily lives. Join the Conservancy as we discuss the multi-legged residents of Palmetto Bluff. Walk-ins welcome.
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.
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