Things to See & Do
Listening Trail
Photo Credit: Samantha Haas
Explore the Listening Trail! Listen to experts, community members, and Ho-Chunk voices share the Conservancy's rich ecology, history, and restoration efforts.
Welcome to the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Listening Trail
Whether you have found us from signs at various points of interest throughout the Conservancy or you are exploring Pheasant Branch Conservancy virtually, we invite you to learn more about this special place.
Look for QR codes throughout the Conservancy. Scanning these with your phone’s camera app (or a QR code reader app) will take you to our website with a short (1-4 min) audio clip about each point of interest and links to additional information.
You’ll hear from scientists, advocates, indigenous representatives, and members of our community in their own voices, sharing their expertise of Pheasant Branch Conservancy’s ecology and hydrology, the cultural history of the region, threats to the watershed, and what we can all do to restore, protect and promote the Pheasant Branch Conservancy and watershed for today and tomorrow.
- Trailhead: Conservancy vs Park?
- Effigy Mounds
- The Missing Mounds
- Pheasant Branch Springs
- Trailhead: Ho-Chunk Culture in Pheasant Branch Conservancy
- Bald Eagle Nest Observation Deck
- Citizen Science: Amphibian Survey
- Citizen Science: Grassland Bird Monitoring
- Seed Propagation Garden
Points of Interest
Explore key places throughout Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
Effigy Mounds
Located on Pheasant Branch Hill, the effigy mound group at the Conservancy consists of four conical mounds and one linear mound.
Pheasant Branch Springs
Pheasant Branch Springs discharges more than 1,700 gallons per minute into Pheasant Branch Creek on the north end of the Conservancy.
Bald Eagle Observation Deck
This bald eagle nest is no longer viewable from this structure but it provides a scenic spot to take in views of the Conservancy.
Propagation Garden
The Propagation Garden is used to grow seed stock of important native species for prairie restoration throughout Dane County.
Other Things to See & Do
Explore the many ways to experience nature, wildlife, trails, and seasonal beauty throughout Pheasant Branch Conservancy.
