Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Topics on Tuesday- Wetlands, Springs, and Groundwater
2026-06-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | WISCONSIN
Join us for this new event! We will have a Friends naturalist at the Springs site for a station and talk on hydrology. Stop by informally to ask questions. Our Naturalist will be there to answer questions and give a short presentation.
This will be an open-house/ pop-up format so please drop in between the hours of 5:00-7:00pm.

Weed Warriors
2026-06-12 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-06-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-07 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-21 09:30 - 12:00 | Pheasant Branch Conservancy Platinum Prairie (Prairie parking lot location)
Summer is just around the corner, and with it comes the opportunity to see our beautiful prairie come alive! But with all that vibrant native plant growth, we also see unwelcome invasive weeds threatening to take over.
We are seeking a dedicated group of volunteers to join our Summer Weed Management Crew, to keep the Pheasant Branch prairie thriving! This crew will work every other Wednesday throughout the summer, pulling weeds and helping ensure that over 200 species of native plants have the space they need to flourish.
We’re looking for volunteers who can commit for the full summer. Our land manager will provide full instruction on plant identification and weed removal. In addition, this is an exciting opportunity for individuals who want to learn about establishing, restoring, and maintaining native landscapes.

Register here for Weed Warriors

Prairie Chase Run/Walk
2026-06-27 | Orchid Heights Park, 3960 Valley Ridge Rd., Middleton, WI, 53562
Join us for a fun race through the Conservancy at the 12th annual Prairie Chase Run/Walk. Participants can sign up for a 5K run/walk or a 10K all-terrain race along the trails at Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Registration is $40 for adults and $20 for those 20 and younger.
Find more information and register at prairiechase.com.

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN)- Prairie Plants and Birds
2026-06-27 13:30 - 15:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Join our education coordinator Tim Hansel for a free family friendly walk at Pheasant Branch. Enjoy seeing and learning about the beautiful prairie plants of all shapes and sizes! Help look and listen for Meadowlarks, Bobolinks and other prairie nesting birds! Try using the Seek app and Merlin Bird ID to identify some prairie plants and birds and learn more about them.
Meet at Pheasant Branch Prairie Encampment parking lot.

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 at the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
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.

Seed Collection
2026-07-11 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-07-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-08-23 09:30 - 12:00 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
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 mornings on select weekends, July through October. There is one Friday date.
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 for Seed Collection

Conservancy Days: Wacky Weather & Tree Health with Glen Staosz
2026-07-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
This month’s topic: Wacky Weather & Tree Health with Glen Staosz
Registration is not required, but preferred—sign up at https://middleton.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Conservancy Days occur at 6pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Middleton Public Library in the Archer Room, 7425 Hubbard Ave.

Weed Warriors
2026-07-24 09:30 - 12:00 | WISCONSIN

Hands-On Maintenance For Workshop Pollinators & Rain Garden
2026-07-25 12:00 - 14:00 | The Bruce Company, 2830 Parmenter St., Middleton, WI, 53562
Learn to identify native vs invasive plants and the techniques to keep your garden attractive to pollinators and your neighbors!
Participants will spend the first half of the workshop in the Bruce Company classroom and the second half will be hands on maintenance at Kromrey Middle School (7009 Donna Drive). We will remove invasive species and plant and mulch native plants.

Sign up for workshop HERE

Friends of Urban Nature (FUN)
2026-07-25 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-08-22 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-09-26 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-10-24 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-11-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2026-12-26 13:30 - 15:30 | 4864 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI 53562
Event details to be announced.
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 at the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
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.

Conservancy Days: Prairies and Rain Forests with Paul Ludden
2026-09-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
This month’s topic: Prairies and Rain Forests – A photographic journey through different ecosystems with Paul Ludden
Registration is not required, but preferred—sign up at https://middleton.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Conservancy Days occur at 6pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Middleton Public Library in the Archer Room, 7425 Hubbard Ave.

Conservancy Days: Owls of the Conservancy with Caitlyn Schuchhardt
2026-11-19 18:00 - 19:00 | Middleton Public Library, 7425 Hubbard Ave, Middleton, WI, 53562
This month’s topic: Owls of the Conservancy with Caitlyn Schuchhardt
Registration is not required, but preferred—sign up at https://middleton.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Conservancy Days occur at 6pm on the third Thursday of the month at the Middleton Public Library in the Archer Room, 7425 Hubbard Ave.
