Our first workday of the new season was Saturday April 6 from 9-noon. Paul Slota supervised and we had 15 participants, a very nice sized group of volunteers. We cut and treated woody invasive...
Spring Burn Success
On March 27, 2019, Pheasant Branch Conservancy was once more assisted by Rob Schubert, Quercus Land Stewardship Services and volunteers from Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy in executing a successful prairie burn of the...
Vote “YES” to fund Conservancy Restoration
On April 2nd, City of Middleton residents will be able to show their support for funding repairs to the flood-damaged Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor, as well as Tiedeman Pond and Stricker Pond. The Friends...
Pesticide Applicator Training (PAT)
FOPBC’s Restoration and Management (R&M) Committee is looking for some Pheasant Branch Conservancy volunteers to become certified pesticide applicators. We have a few, and we can use more. This year, the R&M Committee has funds...
EmpowerU! a new training program that will move your invasive species work to the next level
Feeling stuck on your current invasive species work? Or not sure how to get started? UW-Extension is sponsoring EmpowerU!, a new training program that will move your invasive species work to the next level....
Great Winter Restoration Workday
A very successful FOPBC workday on Saturday, 2/2/19, clearing and burning invasive brush from the wetland areas. We had representation from First Unitarian Society, Master Naturalists, UW Madison Women’s Rugby Club, FOPBC Board, Restoration...
Restoration & Management Committee
Our R & M Committee now has task forces for specific areas and leaders to head up those task forces. If you have interest in specific task forces please let us know. These are:...
Winter 2019 Restoration Workdays
2019 winter workdays are scheduled for January 12, February 2, February 16 and March 2; all winter workdays are from 12 – 3 PM. Work will consist of cutting brush in the wetland and...
Update: Storm Damage & Trail Condition
On Monday, November 11, The Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor reopened to the public in its entirety. While we are excited that the corridor is now open to the public, please use caution. The City...
Dog Policy Recommendation
The FOPBC’s Dog Policy Action Team’s work ended in early 2018. Dog policy education is ongoing. Dane County requires dog owners to have a valid dog permit and to leash their dog with static...