Would you like to help out the Friends and enjoy beautiful music in the Conservancy? The Friends are looking for volunteers to help with Tunes on Tuesdays 2020. Please consider being an event coordinator...
Dane County Parks COVID-19 Changes and Updates
Dane County Parks COVID-19 changes and updates are found here. Please share this page with others that might have questions about visiting parks and encourage them to stay safe by following social distancing protocols,...
Please Keep Your Dog on Leash
We have received several complaints recently about dogs off-leash in the Conservancy. LEASHED dogs are welcome in the Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Important considerations include: Local birding experts report declines in grassland bird populations in...
25th Anniversary Celebration Events Postponed
Due to Covid-19, a number of activities and events planned for the 25th Anniversary Celebration have been postponed. The plans for this celebration may be expanded into the 2020-2021 season. Please check back to our...
COVID19 Update: The trails in the Conservancy are currently open, workdays canceled
During these trying times, many people are looking for a space to get outside for some fresh air and exercise. The trails in the Conservancy are currently open. Be sure to practice social distancing...
Dane County Parks has temporarily closed some trails in PBC
Dane County Parks decided to close some trails for a period of time until the frost has come out of the ground and the surface moisture has dried some. This was done to preserve...
Recruiting Naturalists
The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy are looking for part time naturalists to support education programs for K-12 students and senior citizens. Candidates should have a love for the outdoors and a love for...
Prairie Chase 2020 Registration Open
This year’s race will be on Saturday, June 27, 2020 and will again feature 5K Run/Stroller/Walk, All-Terrain 10K, and Kids Fun Run events. Stick around after the run for refreshments and live bluegrass! Sign...
Draft Creek Corridor Master Plan
The most current Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Master Plan will be presented by Cardno at the Conservancy Lands Committee on February 26, 2020 – 6:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. Public is...
Winter Newsletter Now Available
Our winter newsletter is now available online. Check it out for updates on our 25th anniversary, the Acker addition, the creek corridor restoration Plan, MHS/FOPBC Recollections by Deb Weitzel, IRA charitable donations, grassland bird...