Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy

Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy was established in 1995. Our Mission is to Restore, Protect and Promote Pheasant Branch and its watershed.

Don't miss these upcoming Friends of Pheasant Branch events:🌿 W**d Warriors (invasive species removal) - 9:30am 8/21 @ t...
08/18/2026

Don't miss these upcoming Friends of Pheasant Branch events:

🌿 W**d Warriors (invasive species removal) - 9:30am 8/21 @ the Conservancy
🥾 Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) - 1:30pm 8/22 @ the Conservancy
🍃 Seed Collection - 9:30am 8/23 @ the Conservancy
🌲 Conservancy Days: Prairies and Rain Forests with Paul Ludden - 6pm 9/17 @ Middleton Public Library

Find more information and sign up for volunteer events at pheasantbranch.org/events.

📷: Samantha Haas/Dane County Land & Water Resources Department

The Friends are happy to announce the launch of this year’s wetland restoration t-shirt fundraiser, which features a des...
08/15/2026

The Friends are happy to announce the launch of this year’s wetland restoration t-shirt fundraiser, which features a design from artist Mira Johnson. Proceeds from sales of the shirt will go directly to restoration and management efforts at the Conservancy.

Order your classic T-shirt or long-sleeved T-shirt: https://pheasantbranch.org/support-wetland-restoration-2026/

Here are a few things to look for when you're visiting Pheasant Branch Conservancy this month:🦋 Animals: Snapping turtle...
08/06/2026

Here are a few things to look for when you're visiting Pheasant Branch Conservancy this month:

🦋 Animals: Snapping turtles hatch, monarch butterfly migration starts

🌳 Trees, plants & flowers: Cardinal flower, gerardia, stiff goldenrod, great blue lobelia, bottle gentian, many plant species begin seeding

Learn more at pheasantbranch.org/prairies-flora-fauna.

On July 22, Friends education coordinator Tim Hansel and Friends Board Member Ken Wiesner participated in a fun event sp...
08/05/2026

On July 22, Friends education coordinator Tim Hansel and Friends Board Member Ken Wiesner participated in a fun event sponsored by Marshall Boats. Tim and Ken presented a shore briefing about the Conservancy and its watershed. The small, but eager group then took to the water for a tour up Pheasant Branch Creek north from Century Ave. It was a beautiful night to see the Conservancy from a water perspective. Very pretty!

This event is organized by Marshall Boats as a benefit for the Friends of Pheasant Branch. Funds collected from participants are donated for annual Friends memberships.

Our 2027 Phenology Calendar is now available for purchase! It features photos taken in the Conservancy by Middleton High...
07/30/2026

Our 2027 Phenology Calendar is now available for purchase! It features photos taken in the Conservancy by Middleton High School students and highlights the birds, plants, and animals you'll see here year-round. Order your copy today or become a Sustaining Member and receive a copy for free!

Order your copy here: http://bit.ly/4hu6QMw

Become a Sustaining Member: https://bit.ly/4fxDDhm

Here's just a sampling of some of the birds you can see on your next visit to Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Join us to ex...
07/22/2026

Here's just a sampling of some of the birds you can see on your next visit to Pheasant Branch Conservancy. Join us to explore the outdoors and enjoy the abundant wildlife you'll find here.

All photos courtesy of Gary Sater

1) Brown thrasher; 2) American robin; 3) Goldfinch; 4) Dickcissel; 5-6) Indigo bunting

Keep your eyes peeled and your ears up--you never know who you'll see (or hear) in the Conservancy this summer.📷: Larry ...
07/21/2026

Keep your eyes peeled and your ears up--you never know who you'll see (or hear) in the Conservancy this summer.

📷: Larry Meihsner

What to look for this month at Pheasant Branch Conservancy:🦆 Birds: Fall shorebird migration begins, sandhill crane chic...
07/17/2026

What to look for this month at Pheasant Branch Conservancy:

🦆 Birds: Fall shorebird migration begins, sandhill crane chicks learning to fly, purple martins flocking

🦋 Other Animals: Butterflies, painted turtles hatch, deer antlers near peak size

🌳 Trees, Grasses & Plants: Clover, yellow coneflower, wild bergamot, milkweed, evening primrose

📷: Great blue heron/Shoshana Prager

Thanks to The Bruce Company for showcasing the winners of our annual Middleton High School photo contest this summer! If...
07/15/2026

Thanks to The Bruce Company for showcasing the winners of our annual Middleton High School photo contest this summer! If you're in the neighborhood (2830 Parmenter St.), stop by and see these amazing photos in person.

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4864 Pheasant Branch Road
Middleton, WI
53562

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 10pm
Tuesday 7am - 10pm
Wednesday 7am - 10pm
Thursday 7am - 10pm
Friday 7am - 10pm
Saturday 7am - 10pm
Sunday 7am - 10pm

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