Friends of Pheasant Branch Celebration Day

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Saturday, June 27, Orchid Heights Park, 7 am-4 pm

Celebrate the Friends of Pheasant Branch Conservancy’s 20th birthday with guided walks, history of the Indian mounds, a picnic and more, followed by music at Capital Brewery (4-7pm).

press release:

Friends Celebration Day!

Saturday June 27, 2015

Orchid Heights Park, Middleton

2015 is our 20th Anniversary as a non-profit. On June 27th we are planning a whole day of events to celebrate the Friends. This day of celebration is free and open to both Members & the Public.

7am – 9am – Guided Bird Walk by Mike McDowell, (sponsored by Wild Birds Unlimited)

8am – 10am – Prairie Chase Run/Walk event -- see www.prairiechase.com for more info

11am – 12pm – Family Friendly Activities including face painting, origami and “Snakes!”: 

Our Family Friendly Hour before lunch at Orchid Heights Park includes: meet a crane; face painting, tug-of-war, origami, photo and educational displays; and don't miss the Madison Area Herpetological Society's 45 minute presentation about the diversity of snakes! See them, touch them and learn - and stop by the informational table afterwards with your questions about reptiles.

12pm – 1pm – Picnic Lunch – with Live Music by Bluegrass Tea & Company (sandwiches available for purchase)

1pm – 2:30pm – Three Different Guided Walks by Experts in their Field:

Ancient History of Pheasant Branch including the Indian Mounds

How the Prairie is Being Restored

Amazing Facts about the Pheasant Branch Watershed and the Lakes

Afterparty: 4pm – 7pm – Capital Brewery Beer Garden – with Live Music!