Friends of Pope Farm Conservancy

Friends of Pope Farm Conservancy The Friends of Pope Farm Conservancy (FOPFC) is a new organization that was formed in the spring of 2013.

FOPFC was established to enhance the educational opportunities at Pope Farm Conservancy, preserve the balance of its wildlife habitat and historical features, and protect its scenic landscapes and tranquility for the enjoyment of the public. FOPFC is an incorporated entity which is completely separate from the Town of Middleton. The purpose of the FOPFC is to enhance educational opportunities at P

FC, preserve the balance of its wildlife habitat and historical features, and protect its scenic landscapes and tranquility for the enjoyment of the public. The conservancy is owned by the Town of Middleton, and the FOPFC will offer you many volunteer opportunities to enhance and enjoy this breathtaking conservancy. We welcome you to join us and be a part of our natural community. Our organization was formed for the following purposes:

- Advance and facilitate educational opportunities and interpretive programming in the Pope Farm Conservancy for students and the general public.
- Preserve the balance of wildlife habitat, historic, geologic, agricultural, environmental, and scenic features of the Pope Farm Conservancy.
- Protect natural landscapes and grass trails, wildlife and their habitat, and the general public’s tranquil enjoyment of the Pope Farm Conservancy as a passive conservancy free from commercial activity; motorized vehicles and bicycles; dogs; and organized sports that require athletic fields or open space.
- Through volunteer activities, support the Town of Middleton in the maintenance, improvement and general enrichment of the Pope Farm Conservancy as an educational and community asset.
- Solicit gifts, funds, endowments, and bequests to support these purposes.

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. for a Fall Migration Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy, led by...
07/30/2026

Join us on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 7:30 a.m. for a Fall Migration Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy, led by birding expert and nature photographer Mike McDowell.

Experience one of nature's most incredible seasonal events as migrating birds make their journey south for the winter. Whether you're an avid birder or simply enjoy spending time outdoors, this guided walk is a great way to learn about the birds passing through our area and enjoy a beautiful morning in nature.

This free program is open to everyone—no registration required. Families and birders of all experience levels are welcome. Be sure to bring binoculars, wear comfortable walking shoes, and dress for the weather.

Mark Your Calendars!Our Archaeology Talk with State Archaeologist Dr. Amy Rosebroughis scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12,...
07/28/2026

Mark Your Calendars!

Our Archaeology Talk with State Archaeologist Dr. Amy Rosebrough
is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, 10:30 – 11:30 AM, at Pope Farm Conservancy.

Come explore the human history of Pope Farm Conservancy on a walking tour with State Archaeologist Dr. Amy Rosebrough. You’ll discover how southern Wisconsin’s landscape, shaped by ice and water, governed where Indigenous peoples and European settlers lived and the resources they used. This talk invites you to reflect on the deep connection between the land and its people, and how both have transformed each other over centuries.

We will meet at Pope Farm Conservancy – lower parking lot. Address: 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI 53593 - 2 miles west of the Beltline on Old Sauk Rd.

FREE and open to the public. No registration required.

Join us for an exciting Bumble Bee Talk at Pope Farm Conservancy on Saturday, June 27, at 10AM with Susan Carpenter, Nat...
06/13/2026

Join us for an exciting Bumble Bee Talk at Pope Farm Conservancy on Saturday, June 27, at 10AM with Susan Carpenter, Native Plant Garden curator and gardener at the UW-Madison Arboretum. 🐝

Discover the life history, ecology, and healthy habitats of native bumble bees at Pope Farm Conservancy. We will use photography to document, monitor, and identify bumble bees. Join the WDNR Bumble Bee Brigade and learn ways you can help pollinators! Feel free to bring a camera or close-focusing binoculars. Bumble bee ID guides will be provided.

Free and open to the public - Registration is limited to 20 participants! Click the link below to secure your spot today!👉
https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/events/bees-and-pollinators-talk/

“Bumble Bees and Other Pollinators” Program at Pope Farm Conservancy Saturday, June 27, 2026 (10AM-12PM) at Pope Farm Conservancy Location: Pope Farm Conservancy – Main entrance, lower parking lotAddress: 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI 53593 (2 miles west of the Beltline on Old Sauk Rd.) Ab...

Join us THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, at 7:30AM, for a Spring Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy.  Local birding expert Mi...
06/01/2026

Join us THIS SATURDAY, June 6th, at 7:30AM, for a Spring Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy. Local birding expert Mike McDowell will guide participants on an early morning avian adventure through the conservancy, offering opportunities to observe and learn about the remarkable birds that thrive in this beautiful landscape.

The event is free and open to the public. Meet us in the lower parking lot at Pope Farm Conservancy, 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Middleton, WI.

https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/events/

The Friends of Pope Farm Conservancy will host a free, family-friendly geology talk THIS SUNDAY, May 24, 2026, at 2:00 P...
05/18/2026

The Friends of Pope Farm Conservancy will host a free, family-friendly geology talk THIS SUNDAY, May 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM.

The Wisconsin Geological & Natural History Survey recently published a new map of the surficial geology of Wisconsin, the first of its kind ever published for the state. Eric Carson, one of the map’s co-authors, will lead a conversation of the geologic story told by the map—the depiction of how glaciers and rivers and wind have sculpted the state—with particular emphasis on the areas surrounding Pope Farm Conservancy.

Meet us at the top of the hill at Pope Farm Conservancy, 7440 West Old Sauk Rd this Sunday at 2PM. For full event details, visit:
https://www.popefarmconservancy.org/2026/04/may-24-2026-geology-talk-at-pope-farm-conservancy/

Hope to see you there! Bring sunscreen, water bottle, and a camera.

Address

7440 W Old Sauk Road
Middleton, WI
53593

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 8pm
Tuesday 7am - 8pm
Wednesday 7am - 8pm
Thursday 7am - 8pm
Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 7am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - 5pm

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