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The Izaak Walton League is one of the most effective and longest-serving conservation organizations in the United States. Since 1922, the League has been instrumental in establishing the nation's bedrock environmental laws and policies that protect the nation's woods, waters, and wildlife. In addition to national advocacy, the League continues to pioneer community-based conservation and citizen science programs locally.
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KT Petersen
Jan 71 min read
Reviving Nature: Join the Transformation!
Big things have been happening at Izaak Walton in Des Plaines! Volunteers of all ages have been coming out to regenerate the forest! We...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 30, 20241 min read
IWLA Teams up with Clean Up Give Back's Recycling Challenge!
We’re thrilled to announce the Izaak Walton League's participation in Trex Company’s revamped NexTrex® Plastic Film Recycling Challenge...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 28, 20241 min read
Celebrating a Great Partnership for Youth and the Environment
We’re thrilled to recap our recent collaboration focused on empowering youth through environmental initiatives! The Izaak Walton League...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 18, 20242 min read
Waterway SuperHeroes
In partnership with the Des Plaines Public Library, Maine Township families joined the Ike's to learn how we can play a crucial role in...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Sep 3, 20241 min read
Uniting for Green: Young Marines Make Strides in IKE's Forest Regeneration Project
The Izaak Walton League is excited to announce that the Young Marines will join us monthly to support various service projects. Last...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 19, 20241 min read
Volunteers, Buckthorn, and a Brighter Future.
A Day with IWLA: What a fantastic Saturday it was! A lively crew of 18 volunteers, including student interns from District 207 and some...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 15, 20241 min read
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community for a Wonderful August Networking After Hours Event!
Dear Chamber Members, We are thrilled to extend our sincere gratitude to all who attended the Des Plaines Chamber Networking After...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 5, 20241 min read
Moonlit Marvels: Celebrating Moths
Oakton College students and faculty, led by Naturalist Amanda Krause, gathered at the Izaak Walton League last Friday night to celebrate...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Jul 20, 20241 min read
Celebrating Community Kindness
A Heartfelt Thank You. We are thrilled to share some wonderful news with our community! The Izaak Walton League, nestled within the...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Jul 1, 20242 min read
Embracing the Mess: International Mud Day
International Mud Day - Embracing the Mess
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Cynthia Nielsen
Jun 18, 20241 min read
Celebrating Conservation - 6th Annual RIver Cleanup
We're delighted to share the success of our 6th annual river cleanup event in collaboration with Clean Up Give Back. This year, 98...
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Cynthia Nielsen
May 22, 20241 min read
Cultivating Generosity
Pesche's Garden Center Donates Over 100 Pollinator Plants! In a world often characterized by hustle and bustle, it's refreshing to...
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Cynthia Nielsen
May 1, 20241 min read
COMMUNITY RHYTHMS
As proud hosts, IKE's Congratulate the graduates of Jon Yost's Rhythm Revolution Community Drum Workshop. Your dedication to nurturing...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Apr 26, 20241 min read
Green Revival: Des Plaines IKE's Spark Forest Regeneration.
Forest Regeneration restores biodiversity
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Cynthia Nielsen
Apr 6, 20241 min read
Respecting Mother Nature - What to Know Before You Go!
“The Clearest Way into the Universe is through a Forest Wilderness.” ~ John Muir True survival lies not in conquering the land, but in...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Bonfire Bash
A Bonfire Bash where families and friends discover the hidden gems of mother nature.
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T. Zyrkowski
Oct 27, 20232 min read
Robert Kennicott
“I wish to show these gentlemen that if two-legged animals in the West follow Eastern fashions, four-legged ones don't!”
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T. Zyrkowski
Oct 15, 20233 min read
The Red Oaks
....some have become 150 feet tall and six feet in diameter.
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rubiconlon
Oct 11, 20231 min read
Fall Save-the-Dates
It’s getting to be a busy time, so here are a few items to go ahead and mark on your calendar: Saturday, 10/28, 4 - 7 pm: Ikes’...
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Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 3, 20231 min read
Blossoming Beauty: "Late Blooms Takes Its Final Bow!"
DPAG members, both seasoned and newcomers, came together to conclude the Terrain Biennial project, gearing up for our citywide...
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