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Conservancy Day: Effigy mounds of the PBC
May 16, 2019 @ 6:30pm–7:30pm
In honor of Wisconsin Archaeology Month, join Dr. Amy Rosebrough of the Wisconsin Historical Society on a walking tour to the Springs and then to the top of Fredricks Hill to view the Native American effigy mounds found in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. This will be a slow walk with a number of stops to discuss the history of mound building in Wisconsin and the archaeology of the Native population of Wisconsin.
Dr. Amy Rosebrough is a staff archaeologist with the State Archaeology and Maritime Preservation Program of the Wisconsin Historical Society, and an alumnus of UW-Madison. She is a specialist in Wisconsin’s effigy mounds, and assists Wisconsin’s citizens with issues of archaeological and burial sites preservation.
The trip will be held even if the weather is cool, windy, or if there is a light drizzle of rain. Cancellation will be in the event of heavy rain at the meeting time or thunderstorms within five miles. Please dress accordingly. A limited number of wireless headsets will be available for use.
RSVPs are appreciated, but not required.
Every Conservancy Day is:
- Free — thanks to your donations and membership as a Friend
- Open to the public
- For all ages unless a specific age group is given in the program description
- Diverse topics — More than 400 participants each year enjoy topics ranging from wildlife, science, resource management, natural and cultural history and current community issues
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