Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 2023: A Celebration of Endurance, Nature, and Community
A Recap of the 2034 Buffalo Run The Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run celebrated its 10th anniversary on Sunday, December 11, 2023, drawing in a record-breaking crowd of over 500 runners. […]
From The Ashes
Story and Photographs by Joel Caldwell I am driving through the predawn dark, trying to find the office of Jay Walea, the longtime Director of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy. It’s […]
Behind the Bluff with Palmetto Bluff Conservancy Educator: Aaron Palmieri
Aaron’s Journey to the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy In the heart of the Lowcountry, where lush landscapes and diverse ecosystems flourish, lies a hidden gem known as Palmetto Bluff. This breathtaking […]
The Bluff – Turkey Trot
When I ask Jay Walea, the director of the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, why he loves hunting turkeys, his response is quick and confident, as if the importance of the turkey […]
Stewarding This Great Land
Stewardship: The art of taking care of something, such as an organization or property Steward: A person who takes care of something, such as an organization or property […]
Species Profile: Seminole Bat
Description Seminole bats (Lasiurus seminolus) are a medium-sized bat, measuring around 4.5 inches from head to tail with a wingspan of approximately 12 inches. They weigh between 8-15 […]
Biking For Conservation
Palmetto Bluff resident, David Sebastian, has embarked on the trek of a lifetime – a 3,000-mile cross-country bicycle ride from San Diego to Palmetto Bluff. Riding solo, the six week […]
In the Field: August Spotlight Survey
Every year in August, on nights with no moon, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy conducts its annual Spotlight Survey. This survey is designed to provide an accurate estimate of Palmetto Bluff’s […]
Palmetto Bluff Preserved: Cataloging Artifacts Found at the Bluff
History is the fabric of our community, and with the help of our on-site archaeologists, Dr. Mary Socci and Katie Epps, we’re expanding what we know about those who came […]
Explore the Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge: A Visitors Guide When it comes to going outdoors and enjoying nature, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge provides the ideal setting. It is a […]
