For #GivingTuesday we’re asking our Conservancy loving community to contribute to our special restoration campaign. Your donation to #GivingTuesday purchases REAL items that will support our restoration efforts. Find out what is on our...
Completion of the Watershed Management Landscaping on the Acker Addition to Pheasant Branch Conservancy
Improved watershed management from Pheasant Branch Conservancy into Lake Mendota and the entire Yahara River Watershed received a much needed boost from the completion of the Acker parcel water management landscaping in early November....
Seed the Need Info Video on YouTube
Check out this video to learn about about the Acker Parcel addition, our Seed the Need campaign and what makes a platinum prairie....
Grass-of-Parnassus in PBC
We now have more than one patch of this beautiful wetland flower in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Another gem in this treasure chest of nature....
Thank you restoration intern crew
A big THANK YOU to our intern crew for 12 weeks this summer (Balin Magee, Caleb Lang, Ella Langer, Isabel Knueger and Josie Crass). Pheasant Branch Conservancy is one of the Prairie Partners (Groundswell’s...
New invasive landscape plant brochure
Landscape plants around homes and businesses can affect area wetlands, prairies, and forests. Janet Kane, a Friends’ Restoration and Management Committee member, and Rob Schubert, Pheasant Branch Conservancy Land Manager worked with Bryn Scriver,...
Save The Date for #GivingTuesday – December 1st, 2020 and Restoration Update
As you may be well aware, our Spring Restoration Work Days in Pheasant Branch Conservancy were cancelled due to COVID-19. Operation Fresh Start also cancelled March and May work weeks. We have been quite...
Reed Canary Grass Control
This week contractors are spraying invasive reed canary grass in areas of the Conservancy where it has been choking out native wetland plants and degrading habitat for wildlife. They will post warning signs near...
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...