Middleton’s Sustainability Committee announced in the fall of 2022 the creation of the “Sustainable Middleton” award to recognize businesses, organizations and individuals who have implemented significant sustainability actions or practices in the City of...
Prescribed Burn Planned: Saturday April 8
A prescribed burn at the Pheasant Branch Conservancy is likely for tomorrow April 8, 2023. Weather Conditions remain favorable. We plan on burning approximately 100 acres in the southern portion of the Dane County...
Shannon Prairie, Propagation Garden, Hilltop and the SE Wetlands Prescribed Burn
On 3/21/23 Quercus Land Stewardship Services was contracted by the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy to conduct a prescribed burn in several areas of the PBC. Under the direction of our Conservancy Land Manager,...
The 3rd Quadrant to the new PBC Addition is Seeded!
On March 11th, 2023, the third 40 acre quadrant of the 160 acre addition on the north side of Pheasant Branch Conservancy was seeded by Dane County Parks. Concerned about disappearing snow and a...
Frog and Toad Survey
Started in 2021, the Friends of Pheasant Branch Frog & Toad Survey monitors amphibian populations within the conservancy from approximately April 1st to August 1st. The basic survey process involves monitoring a designated site...
Winter Newsletter Now Available
The 2023 winter newsletter is full of informative articles and project updates. Articles include: Jim Struve donation A Celedbration of Trails Bio-Service Day 3 Years of Bird Monitoring Hydrology for 8th Graders Farewell to...
March Conservancy Day
Spring will be here sooner than we know! With that comes planning about rain gardens and plantings. Join us on Wednesday March 15th at 6:00 PM at Middleton Public Library for a fabulous...
We’re hiring!
Photo credit- Dave Peterson We are accepting applications for a part-time Education Coordinator. Please apply by February 12, 2023. Full details below: FOPBC education coordinator job description...
WEtland restoration t-shirt- on Sale now
We are clearancing out the last 5 Wetland shirts at a discounted rate. Shirts are $25+shipping and 100% of proceeds go directly toward wetland restoration in Pheasant Branch Conservancy, supporting efforts such as invasive...
Order the 2023 Phenology Calendar Today!
Order Here We have a limited number of the 2023 Calendar remainings, get yours before there gone! The phenology calendar is a partnership between FOPBC and the Middleton High School. MHS photography students go...
