Active Projects

Discover the impactful work we’re leading to create a more sustainable and equitable future. Our active projects focus on addressing pressing environmental challenges, fostering community resilience, and promoting innovative solutions.

Sustainability Assessment for the Original Gullah Festival of South Carolina

The Original Gullah Festival 2025 The Original Gullah Festival is a vibrant celebration of the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. Held annually over Memorial Day weekend, the event offers a welcoming and immersive cultural experience for local residents and visitors from across the nation and beyond. In addition to showcasing traditional Gullah crafts, food, and performances, the festival includes educational components that highlight both the historical sig

eDNA Sampling in the Gullah Geechee Corridor

eDNA sampling locations across the country In partnership with Blacks in Marine Science and Men & Women United for Youth and Families,...

Community Agriculture Day at Milbank Urban Farm

The Community Agriculture Day event was held on July 26th from 10AM-12PM at the Milbank Urban Farm in Southeast Raleigh. During this...

Air Monitoring Field Work

Palmetto Futures is currently working with community members in a rural South Carolina town who are concerned about the air quality and...

Sustainable Urban Agriculture Project

Palmetto Futures is excited to announce that we were awarded an Environmental Justice Mini-Grant to continue our work in Southeast...