Points of Interest

Pheasant Branch Creek

Photo Credit: Charlie Gill

Pheasant Branch Creek collects water from the Pheasant Branch Watershed before moving through the Conservancy and into Lake Mendota.

Pheasant Branch Creek collects water from the approximately 23-square-mile Pheasant Branch Watershed before moving through the Conservancy wetlands, joining the water from the springs and heading into Lake Mendota. The creek is impacted by both highly developed areas of the watershed as well as agricultural runoff.

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