The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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About the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America
Founded in 1922, the Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is one of the four oldest chapters still active in the nation. We’re part of one of America’s oldest and most respected conservation organizations. With a powerful grassroots network of more than 250 local chapters nationwide, the League takes a common-sense approach toward protecting our country’s natural heritage and improving outdoor recreation opportunities for all Americans. We invite you to learn about our work and to join us in supporting important conservation initiatives in your community.

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Des Moines Chapter House
4343 George Flagg Parkway
Des Moines, Iowa, 50321
(515) 244-3773

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Meetings are held every Tuesday beginning at 6 p.m. Dinner is served until 6:30 p.m., with programs starting at 6:45 p.m. There are lots of great programs and delicious meals coming up on Tuesdays at the Chapter House! Check out our Menus and Programs page to find out more! Note: Beginning January 2025 we will have only one main menu item on members nights, rather than offering alternatives. This is to save on costs and food waste, and to allow us to again offer desserts. Thank you for your understanding!

Dr. Jay Gorsh, Director, will join the Ikes July 15 to talk about the U of I’s School of the Wild, a statewide initiative to increase outdoor learning experiences for elementary and middle school students across Iowa. Tuesday, July 15, 6:45 pm at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (intersection of Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Jay will give us an overview of School of the Wild, Teaching in the Outdoors featuring details about the instructional approaches used during School of the Wild teacher training programs (developing a sense of wonder, guided exploration, telling stories of the land, integrating math, science, art, history, etc.); and Development in School of the Wild for DMPS and partnership with the Izaak Walton League. The University of Iowa’s College of Education in partnership with Iowa schools, County Conservation Boards, and many other local conservation organizations across the state work together to bring School of the Wild to students. Admission to Jay’s talk is FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC with doors opening at 5:30 and a Chicken Alfredo dinner at 6 available for purchase.

The Des Moines Ikes Annual Sweet Corn Feed is back Tuesday, July 29, 2025! ENJOY ALL THE DELICIOUS IOWA SWEET CORN YOU CAN EAT at the Des Moines Ikes clubhouse at 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines 50321 (Park Avenue and George Flagg, across from Jethro’s Southside) We’ll be serving from 4 to 7pm! Admission is just $12 for Adults and $6 for kids 10 and under! Admission includes these additional Tasty Menu Items: Bratwurst, Potato Salad and Watermelon (extra menu items may also be purchased). Beverages and Dessert available for purchase. Be sure to get your tickets for the Raffle to Win! We’ll have Merchandise and Ikes Memberships available too. EVERYONE INVITED and EVERYONE WELCOME! Dine inside our air-conditioned Chapterhouse! THIS EVENT WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE!