WELCOME to the Izaak Walton League of America

Des Plaines Chapter 

Coming up -- Tea and History III: Our Local Greenhouse History

Saturday, May 13, 2023, 1-3:30 pm                        Call Jen at 847.692.6447 for tickets .

Thanks to those who put together and supported our Wild Game Dinner.

Dangers of the Back 40 Mine presentation received at Ikes' January meeting.

Group resolves to contact the Illinois District requesting national take action stop to the mine over concerns about damage to the surrounding Menominee river, groundwater damage, and toxic tailings.

Des Plaines IWLA members Mark and Carol get baseline salt reading from the Des Plaines River as part of the Izaak Walton League's Project Salt Watch. 

Thanks for your support for the TURKEY PARTY! 


Thanks for the great campfire night!

Canning Workshop was well received.

4H Open House was a hit.

Thanks for all your help on this year's RUMMAGE SALE! 


The annual PIG ROAST raised $2200 for the chapter!


Northbrook IWLA merged into Des Plaines chapter!


National IWLA adopts new logo at national meeting, celebrate 100 years, add new initiative.

Members only nights!

The third Thursday of each month at the Izaak Walton League clubhouse, 6:30 pm.

Welcome!

Join in our activities!  

Click the Calendar page here or at the top of this page for a list of upcoming events.

About us:  

For nearly 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has fought for clean air and water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and preserving special places for future generations to enjoy. Founded in 1926 in Chicago, the Des Plaines Chapter is one of the oldest Izaak Walton League chapters in the nation!  

Our business meetings are held on the  First Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm, at the historic Jefferson House, 1841 S. River Road, Des Plaines.  Come check us out.

Stay Connected!  

Website:  www.iwla.org/desplaines

E-mail us:  desplainesiwla@gmail.com

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