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.
Palmetto Bluff Conservancy April Photo Contest
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 […]
PBC Birding: The Wedge
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCJoin 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: […]
Explore PBC: Firefly Foray – FULLY COMMITTED
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCMany 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 […]
Meandering Naturalist
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCJoin 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.
Research Excursion: Bluebird Surveys
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCDo 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 […]
Research Excursion: Cavity Nest Box Survey
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCJoin 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 […]
Brown Bag Lunch: Managing Palmetto Bluff Lakes and Lagoons
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCWade 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 […]
Field Trip: Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Pinckney Island NWR Parking LotPinckney 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 […]
Explore PBC: Lowcountry Insects
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCJoin 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: […]
Track and Sign
Conservancy Classroom 655 Old Moreland Road, Bluffton, SCHave 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 […]
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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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