The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

The Des Moines Chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America

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Izaak Walton League – A Century of Conservation Leadership

Over the past 100 years, the Izaak Walton League of America has been an extraordinary champion and defender of the nation’s soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife. In this short video, learn about our history of conservation leadership and how you can join us in our second century of success. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUTUBE.

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.

Help us protect America’s outdoors. Become a member of the Des Moines Chapter of the League today!

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! 

Come on out and Play at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines 50321 March 27 and EVERY Wednesday for a night of CASH PRIZE BINGO! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Doors open at 5pm and play begins at 5:45!

Jim Coffey, Iowa DNR Forest Wildlife Biologist, will join us at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League Tuesday, 4343 George Flagg Pkwy, Des Moines 50321, Tuesday April 2 at 6:45pm to get you up to date for the 2024 spring Turkey season! Jim will talk about population trends, habitat, and techniques, along with tips on how to have a safe hunt this year. Admission to Jim’s talk at 6:45 is FREE and Open to the Public, with doors opening at 5:30 and dinner at 6 available for purchase.

Find out how to change your yard from a homogenous sea of green to a natural habitat: Join Cassie Druhl of The Rain Campaign Tuesday, 6:45 pm, April 16 at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League! You’ll learn about how conservation practices such as Rain Gardens and Native Landscaping can make a positive difference for our local watersheds, decreasing flash flooding, improving water quality and beautifying the landscape. Across the Des Moines metro, multiple funding resources, local contractors and businesses can help you implement these valuable projects at home. The Rain Campaign was launched in 2019 as a localized effort across the Des Moines metro to inspire people to be part of the solution towards managing storm water runoff in a better way! Cassie Druhl represents The Rain Campaign, as well serving as the Water Resources Outreach Coordinator for Polk County. Admission for Cassie’s talk at 6:45 pm is FREE and OPEN to the PUBLIC! Doors open at 5:30 with dinner at 6 available for purchase.

Join us for our Monthly Flea Market on Sunday, April 21st, 9a – 4p for some good shopping at the Des Moines Izaak Walton League! Don’t forget to join our Facebook group @UncleIkesFleaMarket! Free admission and parking. We have handmade crafts, artwork, 3D Printed items, homemade dog treats, airbrush tattoos, hunting/fishing items, and much much more! Interested vendors please contact Tawnya McCourtney at [email protected] or 515-244-3773.

General Manager

Officers 2023/2024
President: Doug Pooch
1st VP: Curtis Cokeley
2nd VP: Bud Hartley
Secretary: Christine Curry
Treasurer: Richard “Bo” Galloway
Honorary President: Joe Gavin

Directors 2023/2024
Michael Delaney
Bob Jackson
Mike O’Deay
Shane O’Malley
Kerry Petersen
Mark Pranger

Contact Us

4343 George Flagg Parkway, Des Moines, Iowa 50321   ·   Phone 515-244-3773   ·   Email [email protected]