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!

Access to Clean Water & Clean Air should be a Fundamental Right!

Join us Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024 @ 7 pm CT via Zoom to learn more about why and how the Constitution of the State of Iowa should be amended to assure protection of our natural resources for us and for all future generations.

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“Polls we have seen indicate that the overwhelming majority of Iowans support access to clean air and clean water. Drinking or swimming in dirty water, or breathing contaminated air, injures a person regardless of political affiliation or geographical location. Unsafe air and dirty water can cause cancers or other illnesses that may affect any and all Iowans.”

Driftless Water Defender, James Larew, will share his insights and updates from a recent article published in The Gazette that he and Chris Jones wrote: “Amend Iowa’s Constitution to assure access to clean water and clean air”.

Jim will also discuss ways in which we the people can get involved and start advocating to protect our natural resources, clean water and clean air for both public health and recreation.

Meet Author Kevin Koch and learn about his new book “Midwest Bedrock: The Search for Nature’s Soul in America’s Heartland”. Tuesday, November 12, 6:45pm at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Parkway (intersection of George Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. Beaverdale Books will be on hand with copies for sale and signing! Midwest Bedrock takes readers on a journey across all twelve Midwest states to natural settings that defy typical stereotypes of the Midwest landscape. Each chapter focuses on one focal region or locality within each state, often seeking out lesser-known landscapes steeped in beauty and story. Kevin Koch is Professor Emeritus of English at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. He has been writing narrative/informative nature-based works about the Midwest for nearly 25 years. Admission to Kevin’s talk is FREE and Open to the Public, with dinner at 6 available for purchase.

New 2024 Rules and a Herd Health Update with IDNR’s Jace Elliot – December 3

Learn about new 2024 Deer Hunting Rules & Regulations, along with a Herd Health Update with the Iowa DNR’s Jace Elliot! Tuesday, December 3, 6:45 pm, at The Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Parkway (intersection Geo. Flagg & Park), Des Moines 50321. With shotgun season beginning December 7, this is a timely update! Jace will not only fill us in on New Rules, he’ll give us an update on Herd Health too. With another drought, Iowa is experiencing one of the worst EHD outbreaks in history. Learn more about diseases and report suspected cases here: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Hunting/Deer-Hunting/Deer-Health#. Jace Elliott is the State Deer Biologist with IDNR. Jace’s talk is FREE and Open to the Public, with doors opening at 5:30 and dinner available for purchase, with service at 6.

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