Wetlands and Waterways of Moreland Village

Just behind the new home of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy in Moreland Village is one of those special places on property where an ancient beach evolved into a modern wetland. […]
An Unconventional Home on the Bluff

With its simple lines and contemporary feel, a new house in the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy’s River Road Preserve is an unusual addition to the architectural aesthetics of Palmetto Bluff. But […]
Moreland Village Grand Opening

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Burning 101

The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy is dedicated to preserving the wildlife and environment of Palmetto Bluff. As a conservancy versus a preservation, the team’s goal is to make the habitat here […]
Legends of Spring

It’s 4:30 a.m. The fog is thick again this morning, ideal for slipping unnoticed into the area I’ve heard a big tom gobbling all week. But will the fog today […]
Local Characters: Herb Rennard and Ed Johnson

Captains Ed Johnson and Herb Rennard have both been with Palmetto Bluff for about five years, coincidentally starting in the same week. Although they didn’t know each other prior to […]
Tiny Houses of the Bluff

Good research is all about thinking outside the box: coming up with novel ways to find answers for difficult questions. But a one research program at the Bluff has the […]
Historical Garden of the Bluff

In the summer of 1838, 25-year-old Henry Hartstene, owner of Palmetto Bluff’s Chinquapin and Greenleaf plantations, set sail with the U. S. Exploring Expedition. Hartstene had been in the navy […]
Local Character: Boo Harrell

Take a guided tour on the May River, stop for a spell in the Ship’s Store, or bump into Boo Harrell on a bike, and you’ll discover a fast friend. […]
A Cowboy and A Camera

A man steers his boat through a narrow tidal creek in the wee hours of the morning. As the hum of the motor echoes through the delta, an orange sun […]
