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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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Cultivating Generosity
Pesche's Garden Center Donates Over 100 Pollinator Plants! In a world often characterized by hustle and bustle, it's refreshing to...
Cynthia Nielsen
May 22, 20241 min read
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COMMUNITY RHYTHMS
As proud hosts, IKE's Congratulate the graduates of Jon Yost's Rhythm Revolution Community Drum Workshop. Your dedication to nurturing...
Cynthia Nielsen
May 1, 20241 min read
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Green Revival: Des Plaines IKE's Spark Forest Regeneration.
Forest Regeneration restores biodiversity
Cynthia Nielsen
Apr 26, 20241 min read
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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...
Cynthia Nielsen
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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Bonfire Bash
A Bonfire Bash where families and friends discover the hidden gems of mother nature.
Cynthia Nielsen
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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Robert Kennicott
“I wish to show these gentlemen that if two-legged animals in the West follow Eastern fashions, four-legged ones don't!”
T. Zyrkowski
Oct 27, 20232 min read
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The Red Oaks
....some have become 150 feet tall and six feet in diameter.
T. Zyrkowski
Oct 15, 20233 min read
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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’...
rubiconlon
Oct 11, 20231 min read
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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...
Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 3, 20231 min read
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Flavorful Journeys
Sunrise Grill's dynamic duo, Chef Jose Medina, and his partner Maria are on a mission to tantalize your taste buds and warm your hearts,...
Cynthia Nielsen
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Des Plaines Ikes Go Birding, with Technology
Where can you hear an American Robin, Northern Cardinal, Blue Jay, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Yellow Warbler, and Black-capped Chickadee on...
rubiconlon
Sep 28, 20231 min read
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Des Plaines Izaak Walton League Chapter Awarded for Increase in Membership
Congrats to us! Garrit Struck, president of the Illinois Division of the Izaak Walton League of America, honored the Des Plaines Chapter...
rubiconlon
Sep 19, 20231 min read
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The Maples
Nature Bulletin No. 393 Forest Preserve District of Cook County October 30, 1954 William N. Erickson, president Roberts...
T. Zyrkowski
Sep 16, 20232 min read
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Nourishing Connections
In a world where technology often dominates our interactions, the allure of connecting with others on a deeper level can sometimes feel...
Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 29, 20234 min read
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The Voice of the Drum
Picture yourself in the forest surrounded by a circle of smiling faces, all eager to create a symphony of rhythm and energy. Welcome to...
Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 26, 20233 min read
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Urban Kids Need Access to Nature
Excerpts from the original article by Common Dreams by Jackie Ostfeld (Sierra Club, Outdoor Alliance for Kids) and Stacy Stryer (Board...
Cynthia Nielsen
Aug 1, 20232 min read
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Bees and Beekeeping
On Saturday, July 22nd, the Des Plaines chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America hosted a presentation on Bees and Beekeeping by Jim...
rubiconlon
Jul 24, 20231 min read
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The Behavior of Lakes
Water is a very strange substance in many ways....
T. Zyrkowski
Jul 17, 20233 min read
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Wild Grapes
Children find that vines hanging from tall trees sometimes make good swings. They also love to chew the lemony tendrils, in spring.
T. Zyrkowski
Jul 3, 20232 min read
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Embracing the Power of Summer Solstice
Across the globe, indigenous cultures have a deep reverence for the natural world and its cycles. Among the various celestial events that...
Cynthia Nielsen
Jun 24, 20232 min read
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