Points of Interest

Homestead Site

Take in vews of the Conservancy’s marsh at this former farmstead at the base of Pheasant Branch Hill.

Located at the base of Pheasant Branch Hill (formerly known as Fredericks Hill), this is the location of the former Fredericks family home, and it offers great views of the Conservancy’s marsh. The Frederick family operated a farm on the site, and the land was purchased by Dane County in 1994 for the Conservancy. Parking is available nearby at the Pheasant Branch Road parking lot on the west side of the Conservancy (about a 10-minute walk) or Orchid Heights Park on the east side of the Conservancy (about a 15-minute walk).

What is the Conservancy?

Pheasant Branch Conservancy is a natural treasure located in the heart of Dane County. The 682-acre property contains a mix of marshlands, springs, prairies, meadows, lowland forest, and wooded hills, and it is home to hundreds of species of birds, insects, animals, and plants. Learn More