Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy

ON THE YAHARA WRITING WORKSHOP DECEMBER
2022-12-13 09:30 - 11:00, 2022-12-20 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Prairie Cafe and Bakery, 3109 Pheasant Branch Rd, Middleton, Wi, 53562
Details and registration here

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN): Signs of Spring
2023-04-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN): Magic of Feathers
2023-05-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562

A Celebration of Trails
2023-06-24 08:00 - 15:00 | Orchid Heights Park, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd., Middleton, WI, 53562
Our two June trail-centric events, Prairie Chase Run/Walk & Trails Day, are teaming up on June 24th for an all-day celebration of the trails of Pheasant Branch Conservancy!
Prairie Chase Run/Walk
8:00-11:30 AM
9th annual Prairie Chase 5K/10K. The 5K route takes participants around the main crushed limestone path through the Conservancy. The 10K route will explore less-frequented corners of the Conservancy, and in 2023 will include trails in Dane County’s newly restored northern parcel. Learn more and register at: https://www.prairiechase.com/
National Trails Day Festivities
12:30-3:00 PM
We’ll keep the celebration going into the afternoon with our second annual PBC Trails Day. Family-friendly, inclusive activities including: Madison Reading Project’s Big Red Book Bus, Pollinator Week info and activities, kite-flying demonstrations, and hands-on nature exploration and crafts, will be headquartered at Orchid Heights Park. Naturalists will be leading short nature hikes from Orchid Heights to the Pheasant Branch Springs, up Frederick’s Hill, and along the new Listening Trail.

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN): Summer Tree Phenology
2023-07-22 13:30 - 15:00 | WI

CONSERVANCY DAY: Updating Wisconsin's Wolf Management Plan
2023-09-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, for a discussion on all things wolves in Wisconsin. In this talk, Randy will focus on the recent efforts to update the state’s wolf management plan, including a summary of the plan’s key elements.
Join Randy Johnson, large carnivore specialist for the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, for a discussion on all things wolves in Wisconsin. In this talk, Randy will focus on the recent efforts to update the state’s wolf management plan, including a summary of the plan’s key elements and ultimately what it all means for Wisconsinites and for wolves.

Register Here

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) Bird and Nature Adventure: Insect Superpowers
2023-09-23 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Join Master Naturalist Marjorie Rhine for a free fun family friendly guided walk to learn all about insects.
Location: Pheasant Branch Homestead Parking Lot 4864 Pheasant Branch Road
This is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family friendly program.
Post your pictures and comments on our FaceBook and Instagram pages!
Monthly Guided Bird and Nature Adventures are on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:30 in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. These events are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners, Madison Audubon and the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy. See the FUN webpage, and the Madison Audubon Webpage and FOPBC Webpage for more activities.
Contact 608-698-0104 for information about FUN Bird and Nature Adventures.

Happy Feet at Pheasant Branch Conservancy
2023-09-28 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2023-10-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Orchid Heights Park, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd., Middleton, WI, 53562
Are you looking for some tips for healthy walking? Do you enjoy mindful walks in nature? Join these first sessions in a budding, diverse collection of nature wellness events at the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
– Meet at Orchid Heights Park Shelter by 6 pm
– Spend 10-15 minutes sampling stretches and mindfulness techniques for healthy walking
– Walk for up to 40 minutes and try out a mindfulness cue

Conservancy day- Spring flowers & folklore
2023-11-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
Wednesday, November 15, at 6:00pm
Location: Middleton Public Library- In the downstairs Archer Room
Imagine 75+ years ago a walk in the woods and pasture with your grandfather sharing stories about the wildflowers and stories of his youth.
Wayne Pauly spent 43 years as Dane County naturalist and restoration ecologist for the county parks, working with thousands of school children and adults restoring 800 acres of prairie and savanna woodlands.

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December FUN (Friends of Urban Nature) Winter Solstice Walk
2023-12-23 13:30 - 14:30 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
The Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year and marks the return of longer days. Join Master Naturalist Kathlean Wolf for a fun free family friendly walk on easy paths at beautiful Pheasant Branch Prairie.
Enjoy the shortest days of the year outdoors and celebrate the return of the sun and longer days! Learn how ancient cultures celebrated the Solstice. What changes do shorter and longer days trigger in nature? What birds, animals and tracks do you see out and about even on the shortest days of the year?
Free, welcoming, diverse, family friendly, educational, no registration required, no pets. Fourth Saturday Every Month Guided Bird and Nature Adventures and Self-Guided Walks and Activities at Pheasant Branch are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners Badgerland Bird Alliance and Friends of Pheasant Branch.
This is a welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family friendly program. No registration required.

Monthly Guided Bird and Nature Adventures are on the 4th Saturday of each month at 1:30 in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. These events are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners, Madison Audubon and the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy. See the FUN webpage, and the Madison Audubon Webpage and FOPBC Webpage for more activities.

Contact 608-698-0104 for information about FUN Bird and Nature Adventures.

FUN (Friend of Urban Nature) Bird and Nature Adventure: Spring Equinox Walk
2024-03-23 13:30 - 15:30 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Join Naturalist Lynn Persson and Eva Roos for a free family friendly guided walk. Meet at the encampment historical marker.
This is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family friendly program.
FUN events occur on the 4th Saturdays of the month from 1:30-3:00pm.
No need to register. Meet-up location is: 4864 Pheasant Branch Rd parking lot.
Contact 608-698-0104 for information about FUN Bird and Nature Adventures.
These events are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners. See the FUN Facebook, the Madison Audubon and Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservatory for more activities.

Eagle Nest Viewing Party
2024-05-03 16:00 - 18:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Come out and observe our eagle family from our viewing platform. Spotting scopes (for those who can’t reach the permanently installed one) and binoculars will be available. Naturalists will be on site to answer your questions.
Detailed directions to platform: Follow the trail from the parking lot at Pheasant Branch Rd. and Gaylord Nelson Dr. Take the trail going downhill to the right of the parking lot. Once you reach the main trail at the bottom of the trail from the parking lot, turn left and follow the mail trail to the Eagle Observation Deck.

Spring Birding Program - City of Middleton Parks & Recreation
2024-05-17 17:00 - 18:00 | Highland Way Entrance- Bock Forest, 5672 Highland Way, Middleton, WI, 53562

Spring Migration Walk
2024-05-18 08:00 - 10:00 | 2500 Park Lawn Place ( meet at creek corridor trailhead), 2500 Park Lawn Place, Middleton, WI, 53562
Take a hike down the newly refurbished creek corridor with our naturalists as we look for colorful warblers and other migrating birds. Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Download the Merlin app to your phone to help with identification.
Meet-up location: Pheasant Branch Conservancy – Start at Park Street entrance to Pheasant Branch Creek Corridor

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) - ReCreate: The Magic of Feathers
2024-05-25 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
This is a free, welcoming, diverse, educational, fun and family friendly program.
FUN events occur on the 4th Saturdays of the month from 1:30-3pm.
No need to register. Meet-up location is: 4864 Pheasant Branch Rd parking lot.
Contact 608-698-0104 for information about FUN Bird and Nature Adventures.
These events are co-sponsored by Madison FUN partners. See the FUN Facebook, the Madison Audubon and Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy for more activities.

Grassland Bird Walk
2024-06-01 08:00 - 10:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy- North Parking lot and Trailhead, 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd, Middleton,, WI, 53562, United States
Explore the new 160-acre planted prairie and meet the grassland birds who have taken up residence. Our naturalists will introduce you to meadowlarks, bobolinks, dickcissels, and more! Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair of ours. Download the Merlin app to your phone to help with identification.
Meet-up location: Pheasant Branch Conservancy – North Parking lot and Trailhead (5000 Pheasant Branch Rd)

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) - Prairie Plants and Birds
2024-06-22 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562

Seed Collection
2024-06-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-07-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-07-21 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-03 09:00 - 12:00, 2024-08-18 13:00 - 16:00, 2024-08-31 09:00 - 12:00 | WI
Thank you for your interest in helping with seed collection in Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Volunteering for these events is a great way to enjoy the Conservancy, continue our efforts to diversify and expand our prairies and give back to the place we all enjoy so much. All are welcome and no experience is necessary. We simply ask that you sign up in advance so we can plan accordingly.
Seed collection will alternate between Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons on select weekends, June through October.
Please register below for the collection dates you are able to attend. Additional instructions will be provided by e-mail for those who register.

REGISTER HERE

Dragonfly Damselfly Walk - City of Middleton Parks & Recreation
2024-07-09 16:00 - 17:30 | Orchid Heights Park, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd., Middleton, WI, 53562

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) - Imagine July 2054 with Kathlean Wolf
2024-07-27 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562

Wildflower Restoration - City of Middleton Parks & Recreation
2024-08-13 16:00 - 17:30 | Across from 3346 Glacier Ridge Road, 3346 Glacier Ridge Road, Middleton, WI, United States

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) - Summer Flora & Fauna with Robin King
2024-08-24 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
