By Mary Bachhuber, Education Committee Member The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Education Committee continues to provide season-related programs to the residents (and staff, volunteers, and family members) at Attic Angels Community Memory Care....
A Strong and Lasting Partnership
By Colleen Robinson, Friends of Pheasant Branch Master Naturalist Course Coordinator The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy have hosted their highly sought-after Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program course for eight years. Since the beginning, this...
Back to School with the Friends of Pheasant Branch
By Tim Hansel (Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Education Coordinator), and Deb Weitzel & Janice Kehler (FOPBC Board Members) Bringing Science to Life at the Conservancy The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy have always...
What is a Conservancy?
Photo of Eastern Meadowlark: Paul Ludden By Peter Witucki, Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Board Member Across its 700 acres, Pheasant Branch Conservancy (PBC) protects important habitats, including restored oak savanna and prairies as...
Spring Birding Events
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Conservancy Springs Respond to Wet Year
By Herb Garn Bob Brod and Herb Garn, members of the Friends’ Watershed Committee, recently made new measurements of the flow of Frederick Springs and the smaller western springs, showing the quick response of...
The Effects of Salt Use in Winter
By Matilde Urrutia and and Allison Madison Many local administrations in Dane County are emphasizing the need to reduce road salt use in winter. (City of Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin Saltwise). Salt (usually sodium...
Books and Water
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Our 2024 Wisconsin Master Naturalist course was inspiring!
2024 Wisconsin Master Naturalist participants at Fredricks Hill (photo by Colleen Robinson) Article by: Colleen Robinson, Wisconsin Master Naturalist Program Coordinator The instructors and participants were honored this year by a whole host of...
Make a Memory Day June 5, 2024
On June 5, 2024, residents from Cardinal View and Attic Angels retirement communities participated in accessible nature activities at Orchid Heights Park at Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Middleton, Wisconsin. This event was specifically designed for...