With a vast outdoor classroom at our fingertips, the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy team members are ambassadors to each resident and guest, introducing them to this landscape in ways large and small, structured and informal. Tours, classes and workshops, programs, research and field trips are all available to facilitate this environmental learning process.
Conservancy Events
PBC Birding: Rice Field
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
Join the Conservancy as we see what bird species are moving through the mixed pine-hardwood uplands and flatwoods of Rice Field.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Brown Bag Lunch: White-tailed Deer
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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:
Explore PBC: A Plant's Guide to Surviving the Maritime Forest
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
To us, the maritime forest looks lush, serene, and almost tropical, but to a plant, survival in this ecosystem is difficult. Join Conservancy Biologist, Lydia Moore, as we explore what makes a maritime forest unique and the adaptations plants have to cope with harsh conditions.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Nature Crafts: Leaf Art
Conservancy Classroom
The variable shape of leaves provides unique artwork for each artist. One can express themselves through leaf printing or by creating their own paint brushes from leaves and sticks. Join the Conservancy as we collect materials and return to the classroom to make some unbe-leaf-able art!
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Brown Bag Lunch: Managing Palmetto Bluff Lakes and Lagoons
Conservancy Classroom or Online
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:
Explore PBC: Creatures of the Night
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
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 even meet with Conservancy staff conducting bat research!
Head lamps, closed-toed shoes and long pants required. To protect bats, face masks are required when the researchers have bats in hand.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Under the Microscope: Leaf Litter
Meet at the Conservancy Classroom
Microorganisms are directly or indirectly connected to each plant and animal we see around us. Join the Conservancy as we collect leaf litter and see what microorganisms may be living under our feet.
Closed-toed shoes and long pants required.
Reservations required through: info@pbconservancy.org.
Brown Bag Lunch: Intro to Archaeology
Conservancy Classroom or Online
Join Palmetto Bluff Archaeologist, Katie Epps, for an overview of the archaeological research and vast history of Palmetto Bluff.
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:
We Appreciate Your Support.
The Palmetto Bluff Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) non-profit, focuses on outreach, education, research, land and wildlife management, and conservation of Palmetto Bluff’s natural and cultural resources. Our team includes land and wildlife managers, a biologist, a full-time educator, and seasonal interns.
Your donation helps us expand our environmental research, conserve resources, and keep our programs free and accessible. Contributions are tax-deductible as permitted by law.
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