Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy

10/13/2026

Have you considered becoming a Friends member? Our community's generous contributions of time and money allow us to continue our restoration, education, and advocacy work on behalf of the Conservancy and the Pheasant Branch Watershed.

There are lots of ways to join:
🤝 Sustaining Membership
🤝 Annual Membership
🤝 Business Membership
🤝Endowment donations..and more

Learn more at pheasantbranch.org/sustain.

📷: Peter Kopp

10/05/2026

A closer look at some of the birds, animals, and plants you'll find when you visit the Conservancy this month.

Here are the birds, animals, and plants to look out for when you visit Pheasant Branch Conservancy in October.

09/29/2026

Welcome to fall! Did you know our newly redesigned website has lots of interesting information about what you can see and do at Pheasant Branch Conservancy in every season?

Head to our homepage, pheasantbranch.org, and click on the "This Season in the Conservancy" section to learn more or look for our articles about monthly nature highlights at the Conservancy.

📷: James Melton

09/23/2026

There are lots of ways to support the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy: volunteering for work days, attending educational events, or becoming an Annual or Sustaining Member.

Learn more at pheasantbranch.org/support.

It’s through generous contributions of our members that our restoration, education, and advocacy work are possible.

09/14/2026

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

🌲 9/17 - Conservancy Days: Prairies and Rain Forests with Paul Ludden @ Middleton Public Library, 6pm
🌱 9/20 - Seed collection volunteer event @ the Conservancy, 9:30am
🐦 9/26 - Friends of Urban Nature (FUN) @ the Conservancy, 1:30pm

Find more details and register for volunteer events at pheasantbranch.org.

📷: Mary Thompson

09/09/2026

Our most recent Conservancy Days presentation focused on how recent changes in Wisconsin's weather affect trees in Pheasant Branch Conservancy and beyond.

Read more:

Our most recent Conservancy Days presentation focused on how Wisconsin’s increasingly unpredictable weather affects our trees.

09/03/2026

Two recent workshops showed residents how rain gardens and “going native” with plantings can help their yards and the community.

Friends Board Member and Education Committee Chair Deb Weitzel shares the story in our latest newsletter:
https://pheasantbranch.org/the-benefits-of-using-native-plants-rain-gardens/

08/31/2026

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our newly redesigned website! Visit pheasantbranch.org to learn more about the Friends, including information about our committees, upcoming events, and more. You'll also find lots of useful info about visiting Pheasant Branch Conservancy, including notable attractions and recreational opportunities.

08/29/2026

Do you have Conservancy photos you'd like to share with us so we can use them on our website and social media channels? Visit our website, pheasantbranch.org, and click on "Share photos" to share your pictures.

📷: Shan Bartus/Dane County Land & Water Resources Department