Programs & Events

Winter Walk at Pope Farm Conservancy

**RESCHEDULED** Sunday, February 23, 2025 (1:00-2:00PM)

Location: Pope Farm Conservancy, 7440 W Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI 53593
** Meet in the LOWER parking lot off Old Sauk Road **

The Friends will be hosting a Winter Walk at Pope Farm Conservancy on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at 1PM. Come enjoy the stark beauty of winter at the conservancy. Bring your own gear (snowshoes, cross-country skis, or hiking boots) and join us for a one-hour adventure through this beautiful winter wonderland. Let’s hope for some nice winter weather! This walk is free and open to the public – no registration is necessary. Learn More…

Public Talk: Exploring the Black Earth Creek Watershed

Thursday, April 10th, 2025 (6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.)

Location: Pope Farm Elementary School, 816 Schewe Road, Middleton, WI 53562 (Community Room)

Representatives Andy Morton and Michelle Harris of the Black Earth Creek Watershed Association (BECWA) will present a brief summary of the 2024 Black Earth Creek Watershed Health Report. The full report can be found here. Join us for an engaging presentation about this vital watershed and its connection to our local environment. 

Spring Migration Birding Tour

Saturday, May 31st, 2025 (7:30 a.m.)

Location: Pope Farm Conservancy – Main entrance, lower parking lot
Address: 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI 53593 (2 miles west of the Beltline on Old Sauk Rd.)

Tour Guide: Mike McDowell, Local Birding Expert and Nature Photographer

Join us for guided Birding Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy on Saturday, May 31st at 7:30 AM. Discover the rich variety of migrating birds as they pass through this beautiful natural area. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just getting started, enjoy a peaceful morning walk through scenic trails while learning about bird species, behaviors, and habitats from local birding expert Mike McDowell. Don’t forget your binoculars and your sense of adventure!

Nest Box Trail Walking Tour

Saturday, June 7, 2025 (1PM)

Location: Pope Farm Conservancy – Main entrance, lower parking lot
Address: 7440 West Old Sauk Rd, Verona, WI 53593 (2 miles west of the Beltline on Old Sauk Rd.)

Tour Guides: Patrick Ready (Bluebird Restoration Association of Wisconsin) and Lori Sheehan (Nest Box Trail Monitor at PFC)

Explore the Nest Box Trail at Pope Farm Conservancy! Join us on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM for a Nest Box Trail Walking Tour at Pope Farm Conservancy. Discover the fascinating world of cavity-nesting birds as we explore the Conservancy’s nest box trail and check in on active nests. Learn about the species that use these boxes, how the trail is monitored, and what it takes to support healthy bird populations. A great opportunity for nature lovers of all ages—come see what’s happening inside the boxes!