What's New at Izaak?
The St. Joseph County Izaak Walton league is awarding a $1000 scholarship to a senior graduate attending a St. Joseph County high school in the state of Indiana. Please see flyer/photo for full details.
Izaak Walton Fall Fest
Friday, November 3rd, 6 - 8 P.M.
Food •Fun •Auctions • Turkeys
Help keep our IKES for future generations to enjoy! Your support is needed for our annual fundraiser to offset lodge repair costs. Cost is $10 and includes a sausage sandwich. The event centers around silent auction items and guessing games Donate silent auction items, make a tax exempt monetary donation, and COME OUT and have FUN on the 3rd! We will have the lodge open on Thursday, Nov. 2nd from 6-7 P.M. for you to drop off auction items, or bring them on the 4th.
Reservations not required, but recommended at 574- 272-3660 #2
100th Anniversary
1922 marked the 100th anniversary of the formation of the National Izaak Walton League. Our local Saint Joseph County chapter was chartered in 1924. We are celebrating 100 years of environmental leadership next year!
How You Can Help
Your membership is valued! We are a 100% volunteer organization that counts on it’s members for survival. Our annual Fall Fest fundraiser will help offset some expenses.
March Dinner Program “Orchids of Indiana”
We welcome Mr. Scott Namestnik to the IKES on Wednesday, March 15th. Scott is a driving force in preserving habitat and wildflower identification. He is the botanist at the Indiana Natural Heritage Data Center, which is part of the Indiana DNR-Division of Nature Preserves.
Free Tree Seedlings in April
We have been giving away tree seedlings for over 7 decades at the IKES! We have 6 species to choose from this year. NOW is the time to determine where you are going to plant them and start getting your holes dug. The dinner and tree giveaway is Wednesday, April 19th.
Fly Tying Class for Beginners Offered
We are offering a beginners fly tying class at the IKES! The class will take place on Saturday, April 22nd at the lodge.