Seed Collection in the Prairie
2023-06-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join us on select weekends, June through October, collecting native seed at Pheasant Branch Conservancy to be used to expand and diversify our prairies.
Saturday Events: 9am to 12pm
Sunday Events: 1pm to 4pm
We meet at our equipment trailer located between the Springs parking lot and Orchid Heights Park.
Please use the form below to sign up!

Fill out my LGL Form!

Bock Forest Invasive Species Removal
2023-06-20 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Bock Community Garden, 5606 Highland Way, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join the Friends along with Adaptive Restoration staff and Bock Community Gardeners as we remove invasive species at Bock Forest. Sign up using the form below.
Fill out my LGL Form!

Prairie Chase
2023-06-24 08:00 - 11:30 | Orchid Heights Park, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd., Middleton, WI, 53562
Saturday, June 24 8:00- 11:30 AM
Location: Orchid Heights Park
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 will include trails in Dane County’s newly restored northern parcel.

REGISTER HERE

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): Prairie Plant ID
2023-06-24 13:30 - 15:00 | WI

Seed Collection in the Prairie
2023-07-01 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-16 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-08-05 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-08-20 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-17 13:00 - 16:00, 2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join us on select weekends, June through October, collecting native seed at Pheasant Branch Conservancy to be used to expand and diversify our prairies.
Saturday Events: 9am to 12pm
Sunday Events: 1pm to 4pm
We meet at our equipment trailer located between the Springs parking lot and Orchid Heights Park.
Please use the form below to sign up!

BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
2023-07-17 17:00 - 19:00, 2023-08-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Meeting, Email office@pheasantbranch.org to request call-in info, Middleton, WI
All FOPBC members are welcome to attend the meetings of the board of directors.
Meetings are generally held the third Monday of each month at 5:00 PM. Prior to COVID, we met at Kromrey Middle School room 600, entrance at door #18. We are currently meeting virtually. If you’d like to join the meeting, please email a request for a Zoom invite at least 48 hours prior to the meeting time by emailing us.
Time and place are subject to change.

CONSERVANCY DAY: ACKER FARM RESTORATION UPDATE
2023-07-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
Details and registration HERE

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

Bock Forest Seed Collection
2023-08-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Bock Community Garden, 5606 Highland Way, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join the Friends along with Adaptive Restoration staff and Bock Community Gardeners as we collect native seeds from the prairie at Bock Forest. Please use the form below to sign up in advance.

Fill out my LGL Form!

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN): Summer Flora and Fauna
2023-08-26 13:30 - 15:00 | WI

Restoration Workday
2023-09-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-09-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-07 09:00 - 12:00, 2023-10-21 09:00 - 12:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562
The Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy will host Restoration Workdays on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays in April, May, September, and October in 2023. Please use the form below to sign up!

Fill out my LGL Form!

Bock Forest Seed Collection
2023-09-12 16:00 - 18:00 | Bock Community Garden, 5606 Highland Way, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join the Friends along with Adaptive Restoration staff and Bock Community Gardeners as we collect native seed from the prairie at Bock Forest. Please sign up in advance using the form below.
Fill out my LGL Form!

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

Shannon Prairie 20th Anniversary Celebration
2023-09-30 13:30 - 15:30 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy, Prairie Lot 5000 Pheasant Branch Rd,, Middleton, WI, 53562
Join the Friends in celebrating their success in the establishment of the Shannon Prairie. Activities will include speakers, guided tours, and refreshments. More details can be found on the event website.
