Dear Friends:

We needed four nominees for the board this year,and our Nominations Committee found them.Martin “Tin” David, Bruce Froehlke, JoeNiebauer, and Bill Reis bring to the Friends animpressive range of expertise. Each was unani-mously endorsed at our annual dinner meeting inJanuary. They replace Tom Bernthal, Andrea Gar-gas, Bill Hoeksema, and Sally Kefer. The Friendshave benefited greatly from the involvement of

these outgoing board members in activities extending from technicalprojects to fundraising. Thanks to Dan Gustafson for chairing anothersuccessful nominations effort.

Meeting in February, the new board appointed Rick Kurz treasurer andRod Miller secretary. They replace Andrea Gargas and Hagen Hed-field, both of whom deserve our gratitude for their service. Hagen’stenure as the Friends’ treasurer goes back almost to the last century,and his advice on budget questions will continue to carry weight. Rickand Rod are already hard at work.

Readers of the newsletter will know about the Bock Forest restoration.The latest news on that project is available in Mike Anderson’s articlein this issue. Another project of significance has recently been pro-posed, one few people know about. This is a sedimentation pond thatwould be built along the creek corridor just north of the CenturyAvenue bridge near Branch Street. The aim is to prevent solid matterfrom flowing north into the marsh where it settles out, creating thedelta pattern as the creek bed turns east and heads toward Lake Men-dota. The city’s Water Resources Committee is examining this project,which is far from the drawing board at this point.

Water Resources will play a role in addressing another crucial problemfacing the Pheasant Branch marsh. As many people are aware, therecharge area for the large springs extends northeast from the conser-vancy in a teardrop shape that covers considerable land in the Town ofSpringfield. Some development by the town and city in the rechargearea is inevitable—and steps need to be taken to assure adequate infil-tration of groundwater where this development occurs. Without thisinfiltration, the springs will eventually dry up.

We will keep our eye on these matters and report on them in duecourse.

Sincerely yours,

Jim O’Brien, President

Friends of Pheasant Branch

Officers

A Note from the Board President

Jim O’Brien

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PresidentJim O’Brien

TreasurerRick Kurz

Board MembersMartin David, Bruce Froehlke, Janet Kane, BrianButler, Ben Grawe, Paul Helgeson, Hagen Hed-field, Henry Niebauer, Bill Reis, Julia Riley, SusanGruber

Newsletter Layout & Design Jeffrey Potter

Illustrations/PhotosNFWS, WI DNR, UW Extension, FOPB.

Send Newsletter Ideas to:office@pheasantbranch.org

Don’t Forget Our Website!www.pheasantbranch.org

The City of Middleton has selected Mike Ander-son, of BioLogic Environmental Consulting, toconduct the assessment and develop the manage-ment plan. BioLogic (www.gobiologic.com) hasprovided similar ecological assessments forStricker Pond Oak Woodland and MiddletonHills Oak Savanna in the City of Middleton,Goth Park and Pope Farm Park in the Town ofMiddleton, Korth Park in Jefferson County, andFrank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, located nearSpring Green.

Sunday, July 13th, 3:00 pm – 8:00 pmCapital Brewery

Join the Friends for a summer fundraiserwith good food and company. Look formore details on our web site.

Let’s Keep on Rollin’ Fundraiser

Restoration Plan . . .Continued from page 1

Vice PresidentLou Reilly

SecretaryRod Miller

As you walk the Conservancy and seeSandhill Cranes, especially parents withchicks, please record your sightings onthe Crane Activity Zones map on ourwebsite www.pheasantbranch.org. Ifyou are confident in your observations,please document what you see, espe-cially relative size, and the date andtime, as well as any interactions withpeople or pets. The map is an aerialphoto of the Conservancy with distincthabitat zones shown to make it easierto describe the location of the birds.Use these zone codes to show whereyou saw the Cranes and chicks whentaking notes. “U” stands for uplandand “W” stands for wetland. If youhave trouble pulling the map off thewebsite, please contact Susan Grubersgruber42@hotmail.com and she willemail or mail you a colored hard copyof the map. (Be sure to include youraddress.)

Why are we doing this? The trails are awonderful resource for the community,appreciated by all. Many of us havehad great experiences enjoying nature,including opportunities to view wildlife

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that we treasure. This brings with it anobligation to be sure we are responsiblehikers and wildlife watchers. We areconcerned about the impact on SandhillCrane chicks of increased activity, espe-cially pets off leash, in the east side ofthe Conservancy. Typically one or twopairs of Sandhill Cranes breed in themarsh, but use the open areas of theConservancy and Orchid Heights Parkto raise their young. Usually two eggsare laid and two chicks hatch, but onlyone chick survives to adulthood. Lastyear we recorded two Crane chicks,and watched them as they grew to fullsize over the course of the summer.

Two years ago there were two chicksseen in spring; but by the end ofAugust, there was only one.

Cranes have been around this year sinceearly March. On Saturday, March29th, there were two adult Cranes nearpoint “9U”. Two off-leash dogs chasedthe Cranes until the birds flew away.The owner did not try to restrain theirdogs. This kind of activity is particular-ly alarming because there is a leash lawin the Conservancy AND the dogs wereallowed to chase the Cranes. Someonewalking past the dog owner’s car record-ed the license plate number and turnedit into the police---remember there is avolunteer trail watch crew set up by thecity.

We do need your help in monitoringthe survival of the Cranes and otherhabitat in the conservancy. With care,and especially by keeping pets on leashand under control at all times, we canmake sure that the Conservancy is aplace where Cranes and other wildlifeare able to breed and raise their youngsuccessfully.

Crane Watch - We need your help . . .Let us know when you see cranes in the Conservancy!

By BruceFroehlke“I grew up inHibbing,Minnesota,”Brian Butlerbegins. Hib-bing isembedded inthe trueAmericannorth.

Northwest of Duluth-Superior, it is aregion of iron ore, conifers and water.If you’re from there, you call it theRange. “I was introduced to the out-doors growing up,” he says.

“Came to love it.”

Butler has lived in Madison since 1971,when he came here to study law afterearning a degree in government (andhonors as a college debater) at Dart-mouth and a JD at Northwestern. Thesecond advanced degree fell by the way-side in favor of family and full-timework at Stafford Rosenbaum, the lawfirm where he is still affiliated. Butler’sroots now run deep. His communityservice includes two terms on the DaneCounty Board, where he was intro-duced to the Friends of PheasantBranch. The group was originally aprotest movement, spawned by a

proposal to bury new sewer linesthrough the heart of the conservancy.

“I was impressed,” Butler says. “Theorganization was both passionate andrational. The members had strong feel-ings about the importance of preserva-tion, but they also had good facts andreasonable arguments. No grandstand-ing, no pointless debates. Theyenhanced the quality of our decisions.”As a result Butler, now a Middleton res-ident, joined the Friends. “MargaretMead once wrote, I can’t quote herexactly, but her point was that greatthings can be accomplished by a few

Brian Butler: A Friend of Pheasant Branch Profile

. . . See Butler Profile, p. 7

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Highland Way Project Donor RecognitionThis edition of the Friends of Pheasant Branch newsletter recognizes all the contributors to the Highland Way Project. Because Community Forest. A new kiosk installed in the John C. Bock Community Forest near the entrance of the conservancy access ga

A heartfelt thank you goes to the 724 households and businesses who donated $527,867. Your spirit of giving ensures that this eThe Friends are grateful that so many generous people saw fit to keep a crucial natural parcel in our own backyard rather than se

Every effort was made to identify all donors in the alphabetical listing below. If there are errors or omission, please contact us by

ContributorsAnonymous (5) � Karen A. Acker � Sandra Adams � Angela Addison & Ben Wilkinson � Advent Lutheran Church � Timothy Aggen � Ron & Vaira Akselis � Jennifer A. Alderman � DBrad & Christa Anderson � Carla Anderson & Kevin Spitler � Dan Anderson & Joan Nugent � Ellen & Mark Anderson � Michael Anderson � Rod & Pat Anderson � Ron & Patty AnBalaz � Helen Baldwin � Sally Garten Balkin � Dotty Ballantyne, from the Marshall Erdman Fund � Ballweg Chevrolet, Inc. � Janet & Nick Balster � Duane & Aleta Barmore � Ed & Charles & Marybelle Bentley � George & Susan Benton � Margaret Bergamini � Paul & Mary Berge � Mary Berglund � Steve & Trudy Bernsten � Tom Bernthal & Marjorie Wood � BThe Boathouse � John C. Bock Foundation � Natalie Bock � Barbara Boehme � Billl Bogenhagen & Lynn Thiele � Jill Boissonnault � Nicholas Bokas � Ann Bolger � Terry Bolz � LuaTreva Breuch � Sharon Brickl � Joan Brock � Robert & Elizabeth Brown � Katie Brown & David Trezise � Ellen Buck � Lynn Buckmaster � Darin Burleigh & Amy Kinast � Sara Burr Capital Equipment � Jorge & Mary Cardona � Dr. Denis & Carol Carey � Marilyn Carien � Jack & Sandy Carlson � Ingeborg Casey � Dawn Casper � Doug & Sherry Caves � John RChurch � Janet Cibula � Citizens Natural Resources Association � Allen & Ann Clark � Jane & C. S. Clay � Clasen’s Bakery � Club Tavern � Concord Heights Condo Association � CCathy Cram � Mina & Terry Crooks � Andrew & Elsa Crummy � Timothy A. Crummy � Thomas & Jerilyn Culp � Culver’s � Susan Curtiss � Alice D'Alessio & Laird Marshall � Ma& John C. DeLong � Diane & Robert Dempsey � Jon Denissen � Loren Denlinger & Charlene Drumm � Barbara D. Dennis � Jane Dennis & Bill Brooks � Jerry L. Denniss � StepheHod Dunbar.� Robert & Deborah DuPont � Eagle Optics � Beatrice Earley � Emily Earley � Donna Ederer � James & Marian Edsall � M. Bruce Edmonson � Jane Englebretsen � Erilis Ermer � Kathleen Ernst & Scott Meeker � Mark Evans & Robin Bloom � Marty & Terry Evanson � The Evjue Foundation � Charles & Barbara Falk � Eric & Karen Farnsworth � DGreg Ferguson � Howard & Carrol Fibich � Andrew & Britta Fiddes � Patricia Fiedler � Fingers � Scott Fink, Barbara Fibich, Abby & Katie � Sandra & Jack Finkel � First Unitarian Sweather Creek � Bruce & Carol Froehlke � Scott Fulton & Karen Agee � Monica Gall � Dale Ganske � Andrea Gargas & Paul Kaarakka � Herbert & Frances Garn � Stephen & Letha Pauline Gilbertson & Peter Medley � Tedd & Trel Gimber � Timothy & Stephanie Gleiter � Norris & Sandra Glick � Howard & Sandra Goldberg � Michael & Shirley Golden � Paul G& Katie Grawe � John Gray � Don & Sandra Griffin � Phil & Dale Grimm � William Grimm � Tom Gross & Linda Hein � Susan Gruber & Stan Klyve � Gunderson Funeral Homes & Ingrid Hammes � H. Gordon Hamnett & Jane Gogan � Ann & Peter Hamon � Emil & Wava Haney � Janice Hansen � Duane & Ruth Hanson � Liz & Jim Hanson � Kay HaralsoSusan Heighway & Andy Bachhuber � Jim & Linda Heineke � Erna Heinrichs � Joan & Alan Heitman � Michael & Carol Held � Paul & Judy Helgeson � Edward & Natalie HellmerHirth � Mary Hoddy � Bill & Theresa Hoeksema � Hoffman Basement Labs LLC � Sue & David Hogg � Deborah Holbrook � Holley Development LLC � Mark & Lani Holmes � BKen Hunzicker & Julie Kotschevar � Greg & Jane Hyer � Don Hynek � John Imes � Emmy Lou Immell � Indian Hills Garden Club � Charles & Anne Irish � Paul & Margaret Irwin Johnson � Lee & Rosemary Jones � Susan Jones � Susan Josheff � John & Janice Kaminski � Janet & Michael Kane � Joanne Kane � Marg Kefer � Mary Kefer � Sally Kefer, Chris & Cardship Program � Kasie Knuth � Bert & Elizabeth Kolz � Hirochika & Lois Komai � Kathy & Allan Koritzinsky � Sid & Nancy Korn � Gerry Kozel � Kraft Foods Matching Gift Prog& Stefanie Kushner � La Bella Vita Gallery � Trudy L. Laffer � Paul Lagan � Lakeshore Club � Bob & Donna LaMar � Marjorie A. Lamb � The LaMontagne Family � Dr. & Mrs. HenLechmaier � Donna Leet � Phyllis Lefowitz � Richard Lehmann � Greg & Pat Leighty � Rick & Tina Lemon � Roma E. Lenehan � Allen Lenzen � Sue Lethlean � Jim & Jane LeveranLindner � Terry & Gail Lindow � Keith & Katherine Lindstrand � Bettine Lipman � Lisa & Dan Loichinger � Thomas Lorenz � Doug & Mary Loving � Robert & Elizabeth Lowery �nity Foundation � Louis & Jane Maher � Geraldine & Constance Malak � Sharon E. Maloney � Maria Monita Manalo � Mark Markel & Lisa Steinkamp � John Markson & Diane RivMason � George & Lisa Mavroulis � Alan Mayer � Howard & Sally Mazur � Jerry & Carol McAdow � Kim & Pat McBride � James & Joan McCarthy � Jerry & Melinda McCarty �Dan McGuire � Gail McIntosh � Kevin McKown � Jack McLeod � Janice McMahon � Myrna McNatt � Durward & Carolyn McVey � Joan Melville � Saban & Sharifa Merchant � W� Elizabeth Middleton � Middleton Antiques Mall � Middleton High School Ecology Club � Middleton Times-Tribune � Jim Miller & Linda Taplick � Louise & Dick Miller � Mark MMoon � Tim & Cindy Moon � Moonlit Ink � Faye L. Mosigin � Gerald & Alice Mueller � Kathy & Alan Muirhead � Sangita Murali � Frank & Helen Myers � Jean Myers � Dagny &son � Tia Nelson � Jean Nett � Rup & Biss Nitschke � Katherine & Larry Nix � Brad & Kristina Nordhaus � Paul Norman � Van Nutt � Jeff, Linda & Nicole Nygaard � Jim & Rumi Orchid Heights Townhomes Association � Steven N. Orso � Ann & Buzz Ostrom � Wayne Otto & Diane Hammer � Danielle Pacha & Richard Wagner � Rodney & Monalu Packard William & Patricia Paul � Paul’s Neighborhood Bar � Carol Paulson � Richard & Roberta Pawlak � Ann F. Peckham � Ruth E. Pederson � Lisa Pederson � Beth & Don Percy � Daniel� Sondy Pope-Roberts � Nicholas & Susanne Porter � The Prairie Café � Bonnie Prestbroten � Christopher & Mary Priebe � John & Rebecca Printen � The Printing Place � Mrs. GlenKay Reis � Greg & Jenny Rice � Joanna Richard & Paul Nelson � Don & Toni Richards � William & Joan Richner � Cathy & Ray Riddle � Brett & Leslie Riemen � David Rihn & Vason � Jean Robinson � Carol Roche � Kathi & Michael Rock � Guy & Dorothy Rodgers � Catherine Rogers � Dwayne & Wilma Rohweder � Andrea Rolich � Roman Candle Pizza �Lennie & Steve Saffian � Sue & Jeff Sallstrom � Virginia Sample � Jim Sanborn � Amy & Neal Sandy � Margaret Sanftleben � Gary & Lois Sater � Jeff & Jamie Sauer � Scott B. Sauer Schlimgen � Marcia Schmidt � Mark & Kristin Schmitt � Ruth & Norbert Schmitz � Adam Schneider � Robert & Denise Schneider � Dale & Madeline Schoeller � Schreiber/AndersoSchwab � Scott’s Pastry Shop � Joyce Seiferth � Gertrude Severson � Ruth Shaffer � Jobelle Shands � Pam Shannon & Doug Bradley � Ted Shannon � Grace Shaw � Gail & Dan Shea Terry Smith � Jean Smith � Pat Smith � Ronald & Wendy Smith � Tricia Smith � Greg & Sandy Sobczak � Marvin & Betsy Solomon � Jonathan Song & Leaf Song � Kurt & Kris SonLLP � Jacob & Karen Stampen � John & Pam Stampen � Standard Imaging � Dan & Nancy Stapay � State Bank of Cross Plains � Ellen Steinhauer � David & Kathy Stella � James &Margaret Strass � Susan E. Studz � Suby Van Handen and Associates, SC � John & Barbara Sullivan � Mary Swanson � Vicki & Gerald Swedish � Susan Sweeney � Jan & Dean Swenso� Arthur & Suzanne Thomas � Donald & DeLores Thompson � Gigi & Dale Thompson � The Three Sisters Inn � Connie Threinen � Tickled Pink Gifts � Douglas & Barbara Timmeski � Susan Uraneck � Larry & Bonnie Van Epps � Steve & Ann Van Ess � Reed Van Gorden � Howard Vieth � villa dolce � Viviani’s Catering � Clifford E. Voegeli � Barbara & RichaWasha � Dreux J. Watermolen � Mrs. Diana S. Webb � Michael Weeda & Joanne Michalski � Joseph Weisenfarth � Weisgerber Consulting � Deb & Bob Weitzel � Katherine Wenban low Creek � Mark D. Witiak � David & Debra Wittwer � Mark M. Wohlferd � Lynn Wolf � Larry & Sue Wolfinsohn � Jeffrey Wong & Pamela Olson � Robert & Patricia Wood � BaMary Yost � Molly Young & Gregory Schwebach � Ralph & Carol Zahnow � Laurie & Frank Zampardi � Christie Zanon � Arlene Zaucha � Cindy & Bob Zellers � Dave & Carla Zen

Contributions in memory/honor of:Joan Lundin, in memory of Charlotte Gilbertson � Lloyd & Arlene Peterson, in memory of Susan R. Fricke � Ted & Linda Gunkel, in memory of Fritz Gunkel � Rick & Kay Kurz, in mMaher � Stephen & Letha Gast, in honor of Janet � Dan & Pat Cornwell, in honor of Ann Peckham � Lisa Pederson, in honor of Ruth Pederson � Ellen Buck, in honor of Ann PeckhamFibich � Scott Fink, Barbara Fibich, Abby and Katie, in honor of Nancy Stott � Aleta & Walter Chossek, in honor of Susan Gruber � Anonymous, in honor of Ed Reid � Anonymous, in

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of your generosity, we raised $3 million to purchase the 19.27 acre Highland Way parcel to be restored as the John C. Bockate at Highland Way will list the names of the major project donors. u

environmentally sensitive area of the watershed will remain undeveloped and forever part of the Pheasant Branch Conservancy.ee it developed.

y email at office@pheasantbranch.org to receive recognition in the next newsletter.

David & Marti Allen � Alliant Energy � American Transmission Company, LLC � Elizabeth Amundson & Jason Sailing � Anchor Bank � Joe & Karla Anderegg � Hermice Anders �nderson � Richard & Alice Appen � Greg & Cheryl Armstrong � Patricia Arntsen � Marian Ashman � David & Ann Athas � Frederick Ayers � Scott & Ruth Bachmeier � MarjorieNancy Barnes � Erica Barry � Anita Bartal � Jeff & Angela Bartell � Tom & Maryann Bast � Joyce L. Bates � Bavaria Café � Mary E. Beckman � Sandra Bennett � Phyllis Bennett �

Betty Beverly � Melvin W. Bieber � Anna Biermeier & Roger Hanson � Shary & Jerry Bisgard � Kathy & Jim Bitgood � James Black � Gabriel Bloom � Jerome & Shirley Bloom �anne & Michael Borowicz � Susan Botts � Andre & Diane Bougie � Gurdip & Dorothy Brar � Joan Braune � Tony Braus � Robert & Gladys Bray � Bob & Cicely Brennan � Bill && Joseph Renville � Rueben & Norma Buse � Joan L. Butcher � Carolyn Lazar Butler & Brian Butler � Janet & Lynn Bybee � David Calhoon & Laurie Noll � Capital Brewery �

R. Caylor � Ed & Mary Celnicker � Dorothy Chapek � Robert & Sharon Chapman � Aleta & Walter Chossek � Bruce & Linda Christensen � Sue Christman Agency LLC � WilliamChuck & Jane Conklin � Gabrielle Cooke � Jan & Guerdon Coombs � Copps � Dan & Pat Cornwell � Jay Couser & Katie Middleton � Thomas & Jacqueline Crabb � Lynda Craig �arcia Daly � Barb & Dan Danahy � Dane County Conservation Fund � Dane County Conservation League � Martin & Betsy David � Lisa Davis � Betsey Day & James Buss � Phyllisen & Lori Devoti � Randy & Lois Dickson � Rosemary Dorney � William D. Dowling � Lee Ann Du Vall � Phyllis Dube' � Holly Duck � Shirley Duesler � Brad & Diane Duesler �ic & Jane Englund � Jerry & Joyce Ensign � Daniel Erdman � Tim Erdman, from the Marshall Erdman and Associates Fund � Ed & Pat Erickson � Dana Erlandsen � Donald & Phyl-Dennis Farrell � Marilyn Farrell � John J. Fasanella Family � Fast Frame � Bill & Colleen Feist � Herman Felstehausen & Geke de Vries � Mark Femal � Owen & Elizabeth Fennema �Society of Madison � Louise Fischer � Candy Flynn � Rachel Fon � Michael & Amy Forster Rothbart � Virginia Francis � Barb & Larry Freidig � Ann Freiwald � Friends of Stark-Gast � Chuck Gates � John & Letitia Geanon � General Beverage Sales Company � Dan, Ann, & Ian Geocaris � James Gern � Mike & Claudia Gerner � Charlotte Gilbertson �

Goldschmidt � Al Goldstein � Susan Goldwomon � Nerma Gollin � Harriet & Jack Gorski � Dorothy C. Gosting � Jeanne Gourlie � Nancy Goyings � Nancy Graham � Benjamin� Ted & Linda Gunkel � Dan & Anne Gustafson � Lois Haag � Bret Hagemeyer � Scott & Natalie Hagen � Lucille Hall � Kristi Hamilton � Christine & Matthew Hamilton � Don

on � Francis G. Hasebrook � Tom & Amy Haskins � Hatheway M. Hasler � Susi & David Hassert � Lee Hayden � John & Pat Healy � Hagen & Esther Hedfield � Ellen Hedfield �r � Herb & Susan Heneman � Doug Hensen � Helen Hift � Holley Development LLC � David & Jill Hilbert & Family � Hans Hilbert � Thomas & Lori Hind � Thomas & KolbyBrian D. Hooten � Mark Horn � Jim & Jane Hough � Vern & Marilyn Howard � Andrew Howick � Hubbard Avenue Diner � Chris & Mary Hughes � Brett Hulsey � Paul Hunter �� Greg & Jacqueline Jackson � William & Marilyn Jacobsen � Jo Jean Janus � Jim’s BP Amoco � Manorama C John � Ed & Peg Johnson � Joe Johnson � Rose M. Johnson � W. Nels

Colin Portle � Jay & Dana Kemp � Thomas & Chong Kielpinski � Maryann & Dan King � Susan Kirkpatrick � Louise Klopp � Vicky & William Knoedler � Knowles-Nelson Stew-gram � Dean & Dawn Krahn � Joseph Krupp & Diana Grove � Sally Kuecken � Patty Kuehn � Tom Kuehn � Lisbeth Kuglitsch � Bob & Carrol Kunkel � Rick & Kay Kurz � Davidnry Lardy � Madeline & Ray Laufenberg � Marilyn Lawrence � Dave & Mary Lawson � Lourdes Lazcano � Joan Leannah-Brumm � Stan & Patricia Lebow � Dr. & Mrs. Timothy E.

nce � Kathy & Dan Levin � Sandra & Allan Levin � Saul & Particia Levin � Andrew & Pamela Lewis � Margaret Lewis & Todd Berry � Kafryn Lieder � Ellen Lindgren � Monica� Loyal Order of the Carribean Soul � Patricia Lucas � Virginia U. Lund � Maurice H. Lund � Joan Lundin � Judith P. Lyons � J. Richard & Joanne MacDonald � Madison Commu-vard � Alice & William Marquis � Jerry Marra & Barb Schuster � Bill & Tim Marshall � Robert & Nanci Marshall � Dr. & Mrs. C.B. Martin � Robert & Ruth Martin � CurtisKara McCarty & Roman Shemayev � Ken & JoAnne McCormick � Thomas & Lavonne McCrill � Debra & Timothy McCue � Bill McDonald � Mike & Becky McDowell � Nora &

William & Diane Merrick III � M&I Bank � Mary Merrill � The Mettel Family � Earl & Linda Meyer � Dr. R. E. Meyer � MG&E Foundation � Bernard Micke � City of MiddletonMiller � Mary Kay Miller � Rod & Patsy Miller � Jerry & Maureen Minnick � John & Barbara Mitchell � S. Bruce Moffat � Thomas & Nancy Mohs � Dr. Richard & Victoria E.

& Steve Myrah � Berit Naeseth � Dr. & Mrs. Charles Nahn � Sylvia Naiman � Natural Resources Consulting, Inc.� Bill & Ginny Nelson � Kenneth & Carleen Nelson � Mikkel Nel-O'Brien � Bernice Oberbeck � Patrick Obrien & Dawn Meyer � Alice Ohlrogge � Albert & Marion Oleson � Edward & Lorain Olsen � James & Mary Olson � Sher C. Olson �� Sheryl Paczwa � Mary & Gus Paraskevoulakos � Pat Parks � Brian & Pamela Parquette � Bill & Sue Paulson � Ron & Pat Paska � Jeanne Patton � Steven Patton. � Robert J. Paul �l & Katherine Perreth � Rob Peters & Rebecca Smith � Lloyd & Arlene Peterson � John Petranyi � Eric Peyrot � Shaili Pfeiffer & Keith Pollock � Larry Pickett � Mary & Robert Piken Pulver � Chris Queram � Fritz Ragatz � Nicholas Rahn � Diane Ramthun � Paul & Irene Rasmussen � Steve Rasmussen � Korise Rasmusson � Louis Reilly � Joanne Reis � Bill &alerie Bailey-Rihn � Dave Riley � Julia Riley � Norman & Constance Risjord � David & Lynne Roark � Eugene M. Roark � Linda Roberson & Gary Young � Lynne & Jamie Robert-

� Brigitte Rosemeyer � Bruce J. Rosen � Alarik A. Rosenlund & Geri West � Linda J. Rowe � Ron & Petie Rudy � Bettie Ruffner � Dr. & Mrs. Ben Rusy � Frank & Claire Ryan �� Sam & Marjorie Scaletta � Don & Joanne Schalch � Renie Schapiro � M. Schatzberg & E. Karpov � Linda & John Schilling � Steve Schlecht � Robert Schlegel � Fritz & Fran

on and Associates. � Doris Schroeder � Audry Schubert � Kurt & Lisa Schuebel � Dr. Rolf & Ingrid Schuenzel � Marjorie Schuett � Mark & Nancy Vedder-Schults � Robert & Susan� Barney & Dynee Sheafor � The Shish Café � Margo & Michael Shoys � Candy Shrank � Tom Silverman � Jim & Rose Sime � Janine M. Smiley � Billy & Barbara Smith � Bob &

nnentag � Kirt & Carol Soukup � Nancy Sparks � Charlotte Spohn � Springs Window Fashions � Mr. & Mrs. Walter Sprinkman � Clark & Karen Staehling � Stafford Rosenbaum& Judith Stewart � Joy Stewart � Dr. Jeffrey Stitgen � Jim & Karen Stodola � Daniel Stolper & Barbara Neider � Michelle Storm & Steve Meyer � Elizabeth Strasma � John Strasma �

on � Shirley M. Swenson � Patrick & Kathryn Taddy � Nick-N-Willy's Take-N-Bake Pizza � William & Nancy Tans � Carl Thedens & Linda Huffman � Ann Thering & Daivd Eideerman � Joe W. & Kay Tisserand � Homer Tonkin � Al Toon � Bill & Bernita Tralmer � Nancy Troller � Donald & Susan Trudell � Monica, Mike & Phoebe Tuite � M. Phyllis Umin-ard Voight � Carl & Kathleen Wackerle � Ken R. Walker � Donald & Shirley Wallace � Walgreens � Douglas & Susan Ward � Mary Warren & Steve Ramsey � Margaret & Tom� Mark & Peggy Werner � Rick Werre � Susan E. H. West � Klaus & Margaret Westphal � Town of Westport � Constance White � Lyman & Lyn Wible � The Widget Source � Wil-

arbara J. Woodhouse � James & Kate Worledge � Kathy Woytych � Eva Wright � Aaron & Marie Wunsch � John Bryant Wyman � Emily & Stan York � Mary Roth York � Everett &ntmeyer � Laura Zimmerman & Joel Warnick � Scott & Ann Zimmerman Dorthy Zupancich-Meeker.

memory of Ericka Kurz � Dr. & Mrs. Timothy E. Lechmaier, in memory of Neal Ripple � Judith P. Lyons, in memory of David Lyons � Louis Maher, in memory of Edith Hammm and her friends � Louise Fischer, in honor of Connie Threinen � Charles & Anne Irish, in honor of Brian Butler � Howard & Carrol Fibich, in honor of Scott Fink and Barbaran honor of Ruth Ellen � Walde Mary Kay Miller, in memory of Edward C. Miller.

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Conservancy Education Days arescheduled for the 3rd Thursday ofeach month in 2008 and coverexciting topics for all ages. Belowis what our naturalists have

planned for the late spring and sum-mer months.

All programs are FREE, although dona-tions to the Friends of Pheasant Branch are

welcome. More details are available atwww.pheasantbranch.org. For more infor-mation or to RSVP contact Colleen Robin-son Klug, Education Coordinator,colleen_fopb@charter.net or 608-231-6035.Pre-registration (RSVP) is not required, but itis appreciated for all events.

Thursday, May 15th, 7:30 pm – 9 pm; “Amphibian Fun”

Meet at Orchid Heights Park Have you ever wondered if all frogssound the same? Who are theytalking to and what are they tryingto say? Why are some frogs morecolorful than others? And how

about that slimy skin! Listen, look, feel, and learn about

these critters from the Conservancy’swet spaces!

Thursday, June 19th; 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm; “Walk When the Moon Is Full”Meet at Orchid Heights ParkSee nature and wildlife in a new light! The landscape looksdifferent, there seem to be more sounds, and humans moveslower in the darkness. The full moon will light the way withits silvery glow, but you’ll also learn how to tune in to yoursenses (other than sight) to get to know your world at night.

Thursday, July 17th; 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm; “Indian Mounds and Marvels”Meet at Orchid Heights ParkTravel through time to discover where Indian mounds werepresent in the Conservancy, what shapes they had, and whereyou can still see some today! Some of the densest concentra-tions of effigy mounds in the state are right here in DaneCounty! Home to Native Americans for over 10,000 years,this area tells important parts of stories that most of us arestill only beginning to understand.

Thursday, August 21st, 8:30 pm – 10:00 pm; “Universe in the Park”Meet at the northern conservancy entrance on Pheasant BranchRoad, Middleton (this entrance is NOT at the top of a hill)Stargazing and other peeks into space with UW Astronomystaff! Look through an outdoor telescope that seems to magi-cally turn one star into two! Look for the display of Saturn’sdusty rings as we bring the planet closer to you. Learn aboutprojects and labs around the world that are dedicated tostudying the amazing space around us!

Conservancy Education Days . . .Free, fun programs for all ages this summer!

dedicated people. Great things can beaccomplished only by a few dedicatedpeople.”

While Butler was President of FOPB,he helped create the campaign thatresulted in the creation of the John C.Bock Community Forest. The effortraised more than three million dollars.“We had never done fundraising on thatscale before,” he says. “Some grants andmemberships, of course, but no majorgifts. But we got excellent support fromthe City of Middleton, the DNR, theCounty Board, the Madison

Community Foundation, and a flood ofgenerous donations from individuals.We also had extraordinary leadershipfrom Board members, starting withSally Kiefer. The purchase was her idea.This experience proved to me again thata small group of people, highly motivat-ed, can make important things happen.”

Today, the focus of Butler’s involvementwith Pheasant Branch is more casual: hehikes and bikes there. “There are lots ofreasons why Pheasant Branch is impor-tant to me,” he says. “It’s a majordrainage area that filters pollutants,

protecting the lakes and local aquifer.It’s an educational tool, especially forchildren, a living laboratory. And it’s aneconomic asset of incalculable impor-tance. Remember why Money Maga-zine called Middleton the best of com-munity of our size in the country?Above all, it was the quality of familylife. It was ‘parents and kids plying thebike trails of the conservancy.’ So thereare many reasons why I’m a member ofthe Friends of Pheasant Branch. Butyou know the most important? I justlove being there.”

Butler Profile . . . Continued from page 3.

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Work party volunteers should meet at the PheasantBranch Dane County Parking lot (fire number4864) 1.2 miles north of Century Avenue on Pheas-ant Branch Road unless instructed otherwise.

Updates on these work days will appear on the FOPB web site (www.pheas-antbranch.org) and will be sent by email to members who have expressed aninterest in field work. If you do not receive and email reminder, it means wedo not have your email address. Please forward it tooffice@pheasantbranch.org or contact Susan Gruber, 836-3848 or GuerdonCoombs, 831-8823 and we will add you to the restoration email list.

Thursday and Saturday Work Parties

Thursdays:May 1st, June 5th, July 3rd, August 7th, September 4thSaturdays: May 3rd, May 10th, May 17th, June 14th, July 12th, August 9th, September 13th, September 27th

Work parties will meet the first Thursday and second Saturday of eachmonth from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon to pull Garlic Mustard, cut brush orsow seed. The specific work to be done will be announced to FOPB mem-bers by email about a week in advance of the work date. Contact SusanGruber at sgruber42@hotmail.com or 836-3848 for more information.

Saturday Middleton High School/Adult Volunteer Work Parties

Saturdays: May 3rd, May 17th, September 13th, September 27th

Debbie Weitzel and Mike Duren will be bringing their Middleton HighSchool students out to the conservancy again this spring and fall for morefield work. This usually involves cutting invasive brush. Adult volunteersare also needed for brush cutting and herbicide application to the cutstumps. Work days are from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. One of the May Sat-urdays may involve working on the Middleton High School woodlandproperty where it abuts the Pheasant Branch corridor. Contact GuerdonCoombs, 831-8823 for more information.

Evening Work Parties

Mondays: May 12th, June 9th, July 14th, August 11th, September 8th

For those of you who work during the days but would like to get outsideand do a little work before settling in for the night, join our Mondayevening work parties. We will work from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm, pulling andcutting invasive plants and applying herbicide. Contact Susan Gruber atsgruber42@hotmail.com or 836-3848 for more information.

Demo Day for New Volunteers Sunday, June 8th – 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Join us on the bike trail near the powerline that forms the boundary betweenNorthlake and the County part of theConservancy. Bring your family andfriends for a fun time to learn, practice andfind out about volunteer opportunitiesduring the summer.

We will demonstrate:Equipment use and features;Identification and cutting of Honeysuckleand Buckthorn invasive plants;Flagging of multiflora Rose bushes;Caring for young plants near the springs;Digging Burdock; and Other Conservancy restoration and maintenance activities.

Email reminders will be sent a few daysbefore each event. Watch for the work daysigns posted along the bike trail and at theIndigo Way entrance to Northlake. Bringyour family and friends to help with thisrestoration work and to meet others whoshare your love of the Pheasant BranchConservancy.

Watershed Walks:Summer Series BeginsWednesday June 4thThe Wednesday Evening Watershed Walks2008 series is April 23 through June 11.The watershed walk for Pheasant BranchCreek Conservancy is June 4. Meet at6:30 pm at the entrance near the intersec-tion of Century Avenue and Branch Street.Parking is available along Branch Street.

Meet Friends board member, Janet Kane,and walk along the creek to view shorelinerestorations and hear about other projects.For more information on the watershedwalks see: www.benedictinewomen.org.

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