Volunteers are needed to help with birding stations and registration check ins at Birds, Bikes and Brews on Sunday, September 29. To volunteer at the birding station, we hope you have average (or better)...
Walk with us in the Good Neighbor Festival Parade
Sunday, August 25 Line up – 11:00 AM Parade starts – 12:00 PM The Friends are very excited to have a spot in the Good Neighbor Festival parade! Our workday pickup truck is geared...
Dane County Parks Fall Seed Collection Schedule
Each fall, Dane County Parks hosts volunteer seed collections at many different parks. It’s a great opportunity to check out other prairies, learn new plants, meet volunteers from other sites, and work with county...
Several Volunteers Needed to Help with Water Quality Monitoring
UPDATE 8/18/19: Thanks for your response! We now have enough volunteers for this monitoring! The recent acquisition and planned restoration of the Acker Farm by Dane County provides an opportunity to monitor the...
Creek Corridor Restoration and Improvements Survey
The City of Middleton has started the process of creating a master plan for the Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor Restoration and Improvements. This planning process is designed on improving the creek corridor and making...
Trailhead Ale to Benefit the Friends
Looking for a way to beat this heat and support the Friends? Head to the Capital Brewery and Bier Garten and have a glass of Trailhead Ale. Part of the proceeds will benefit the...
REI Donation
Co-president Pam Shannon and Board member Lois Sater accept a donation from Karl Galko and Karen Repine from REI for Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy. The amount of $6850 represents the proceeds of the...
Prairie Chase Run/Walk Had a Perfect Morning
Over 300 participants took place in this year’s FOPBC Prairie Chase Run. There were 10K and 5K run divisions, as well as walkers. The weather was beautiful, the refreshments delicious and the music was...
Intergenerational Program and Art Show
Northside Elementary fourth graders and residents of Attic Angel Community came together to read books, create art and learn more about one another. The focus of these intergenerational activities was on nature and the Pheasant Branch Conservancy....
Recent Acker Property Acquisition Clean Lakes Alliance Story
The Clean Lakes Alliance is excited about the news of Dane County’s historic land purchase! The property acquisition will be the largest conservation preservation investment in the county’s history, costing nearly $10 million. Their...