The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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Izaak Walton League – Over a Century of Conservation Leadership

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!

The Des Moines Izaak Walton League will honor our Veterans Tuesday evening, November 11 at 6:45 pm with a Color Guard presented by Carlisle Scout Troop 133 prior to our recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance. We offer our sincere thanks and gratitude to all who have served. In thanks that evening all members who are Veterans are invited to join us for a FREE Beef and Noodle dinner at 6.

Join The Iowa Nature Summit’s Neil Hamilton and the Iowa IWL’s Christine Curry to learn about the launch of a Grassroots crowdfunding campaign to restore critical University of Iowa program following a $500,000 budget cut. Tuesday, November 11, 6:45 pm, at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League. 4343 George Flagg Pkwy (Geo. Flagg & Park). Donations can be made directly at: https://gofund.me/33be2dbdc “From rural wells to municipal water systems, and from Iowa’s rivers to the Gulf of Mexico’s Dead Zone, the monitoring network plays a vital role in protecting public health and environmental resilience. Without it, Iowans lose transparency and accountability during a worsening water quality crisis” says Dale Braun, President of the Iowa Division of the Izaak Walton League of America representing 7,000 members in the state. “The Iowa Nature Summit is excited to partner with the Ike’s on this critical project,” said Prof. Neil Hamilton of Drake University, Summit organizer. “One of our core goals is to identify concrete actions Iowans can take to protect our natural resources. Funding the water monitors gives us the information needed to make smarter decisions about improving Iowa’s water quality.” Admission to the talk is FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, with a Beef and Noodle dinner at 6 available for purchase: Veterans eat FREE!

• December 2, 2025: Peter Komendowski on Aging Gracefully in Wild Places. Peter founded Friends of Iowa Trails and the Iowa Trails Summit and was honored by the National Park Service as Iowa’s Trails Person of the Year in 2013. 
  • Also, from 5 to 6 Peter will be our guest in the Crum Center for a discussion of his Boundary Waters Canoe Area led by Mike Delaney.
• December 16, 2025: Des Moines Izaak Walton League Members Christmas Party! Featuring the Big Christmas Raffle, Prizes and more!