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Our Workshops & Events

Nature matters and together we make a difference. 

Funds raised contribute to program support, outreach, and engagement efforts, as well as the restoration and maintenance of our buildings and grounds.

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NEW PROGRAMS!

NATURE EDUCATION & WILDERNESS SKILLS WORKSHOPS

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Upcoming Events

  • IWLA Social Night Xmas
    IWLA Social Night Xmas
    IWLA Social Night Xmas
    Thu, Dec 19
    Des Plaines
    Dec 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Dec 19, 2024, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Ugly Sweater, Potlock Holiday Party
  • Ike's Clean-Up Day
    Ike's Clean-Up Day
    Multiple Dates
    Ike's Clean-Up Day
    Sat, Dec 21
    Des Plaines
    Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Dec 21, 2024, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Join the Ike's for a day of tackling invasives species.
  • IWLA Membership Meeting
    IWLA Membership Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    IWLA Membership Meeting
    Thu, Jan 02
    Des Plaines
    Jan 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Jan 02, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • IWLA Board Meeting
    IWLA Board Meeting
    Multiple Dates
    IWLA Board Meeting
    Tue, Jan 14
    Des Plaines
    Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Jan 14, 2025, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
  • Conservation and Outdoor Ethics
    Conservation and Outdoor Ethics
    Conservation and Outdoor Ethics
    Sat, Feb 01
    Des Plaines
    Feb 01, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Feb 01, 2025, 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Conserve, Learn, Lead: A Day of Outdoor Ethics and Service with Scouting America
  • Young Marines Field Training (Private Event) (1)
    Young Marines Field Training (Private Event) (1)
    Multiple Dates
    Young Marines Field Training (Private Event) (1)
    Sat, Feb 08
    Des Plaines
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Feb 08, 2025, 9:00 AM – 9:05 AM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Strengthening the lives of America's Youth.
  • Ecology and Art: A Photographic Journey Through Nature
    Ecology and Art: A Photographic Journey Through Nature
    Ecology and Art: A Photographic Journey Through Nature
    Wed, Feb 12
    Des Plaines
    Feb 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Feb 12, 2025, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Ecology & Art with Ken Schaefer
  • Annual Wild Game Dinner
    Annual Wild Game Dinner
    Annual Wild Game Dinner
    Fri, Feb 21
    Izaak Walton League-Des Plaines Chapter
    Feb 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Izaak Walton League-Des Plaines Chapter, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Feb 21, 2025, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
    Izaak Walton League-Des Plaines Chapter, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Wild Game On!
  • Young Marines Field Training (Private Event)
    Young Marines Field Training (Private Event)
    Multiple Dates
    Young Marines Field Training (Private Event)
    Sat, Feb 22
    Des Plaines
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Feb 22, 2025, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Strengthening the lives of America's Youth.
  • IWLA Illinois Division Meeting
    IWLA Illinois Division Meeting
    IWLA Illinois Division Meeting
    Sat, Apr 26
    Des Plaines
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
    Apr 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Des Plaines, 1841 S River Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60018, USA
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