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W.J. McCabe Chapter

Paddle and Fish on Homer Lake

Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 1:00 p.m

Celebrate Our National Forest Roadless Areas!

Please help us celebrate our National Forest Roadless Areas as part of the national Roadless Recreation Week. We plan to paddle, fish and explore Homer Lake next to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), 18 miles north of Lutsen and just south of Brule Lake on Forest Road 326 on the afternoon of Saturday, August 14th.

Bring your own canoes, kayaks, personal flotation devices (PFDs) and fishing gear.
There will be a brief welcome at 1pm at the public landing on Homer just off Forest Road 326.

RSVPs not required but appreciated. Contact Kevin or Gwen at 651-649-1446 or email gsteel@iwla.org to RSVP or for questions.

Youth Fall Outdoor Expo

Saturday, September 11th 9am - 2pm
At the Duluth Retriever Club

 This is a free event limited to the first 100 kids age 7 and older. Pre-registration required by Monday September 6. Mentors required for all participants. Call Darrell Spencer at 218-724-4226 or email ds@leaveatrail.biz

Activities include:
  • Trap shooting
  • Laser shooting
  • Archery
  • Upland and water dog demos
  • Waterfowl hunting demos
  • Wetlands ecology education
  • Hunter safety education
  • Boat and water safety
  • Duck and goose calling demos
Meetings resume in the fall, starting Wednesday September 1 at 7 PM at the Hartley Nature Center.

While we take a summer break from our monthly meetings, enjoy the great outdoors of northern Minnesota that the Izaak Walton League has helped preserve.

Read the June issue of Conservation Currents.

The W.J. McCabe Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a grassroots environmental organization that has worked for decades to protect the natural resources of Duluth and greater Minnesota. We take a common-sense approach towards protecting our country's natural heritage and work to improve outdoor recreation opportunities for all.