On Saturday, April 22nd (Earth Day!), R&M held their first workday of 2023. From 9am-noon a total of 18 volunteers gathered along the trail near Orchid Heights Park and across from the Bock Forest,...
The Friends Host the Dane County Parks Gathering for Operation Fresh Start
On April 19th Dane County Parks held their annual Operation Fresh Start(OFS) gathering inside their garage facility on Robertson Road. The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy hosted the event and although we were disappointed...
Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Awarded the “Sustainable Middleton” Award
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...
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...
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...
Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) Bird and Nature Adventure: Winter Woody Plant ID
Join Naturalist Eva Roos for Winter Woody Plant ID Saturday January 28 at 1:30- 3:00PM Location: Pheasant Branch Creek Trail by Park Street Winter is great for identifying plant shapes, join Master Naturalist Eva...
January Conservancy Day- Working Together Toward a Cleaner Energy Future
Conservancy Day Event! Wednesday January 18 at 6:00 PM Middleton Public Library Please join us in-person as MG&E’s Leah Samson will share an update on MG&E’s wind, solar and battery storage projects. She will...
#GIVINGTUESDAY NOVEMBER 29, 2022
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