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Previous Years Activities

Ike's 2017

We will be holding the 2017 Family Outdoor Day event on Saturday August 26th from 9 am to 4 pm for more information follow us on Facebook the event name "Wayne Area Family Outdoor Day". There will be numerous stations for the whole family to enjoy. Stations are presented by area Professors and Professionals in there respective areas.

Regular meetings are typically held the first Monday of each month. Follow us on Facebook "Wayne Izaak Walton League" for regular announcements of date, time, and location.

Ike's Annual Fishing Derby

The Wayne Izaak Walton League hosted its second Youth Outdoor Day of the year on Tuesday, August 6 2013 at Ike's Lake.

Twelve youth participated in the event, and were divided into groups to visit various learning stations. Dr. Ron Loggins covered the animal station, looking at various small mammal skins and bones, and bird watching. Dr. Mark Hammer taught the youth about plants, took a nature hike, and discussed various species of plants along the trail. Dr. Barbara Hayford covered aquatic bio-diversity, looking at micro-invertebrates and water quality. Several college students did soil experiments with the kids, teaching them about soil texture and making wild flower mud balls. Lastly, Scott Brummond lead a casting exercise, helping the youth learn how to cast and playing a fishing game.

The day concluded with a hotdog lunch. Thanks to all the youth who participated and all of the volunteers who made the event a success!

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Volunteers, station leaders, and youth get ready to enjoy Youth Outdoor Day!

Scott Brummond and Dr. Mark Hammer lead kids on the Ike's Lake trail.

College students help the youth learn about Ike's Lake soil.

Scott Brummond leads a fish casting session with young children.

National Hunting and Fishing Day: Saturday, September 28, 2013

National Hunting and Fishing Day events provide opportunities for people across the country to learn more about outdoor skills and conservation, frequently through hands-on activities related to hunting, shooting, fishing, archery, and more. This grassroots campaign promotes the traditions of hunting and angling and the many conservation benefits they provide for all Americans.

For more information about National Hunting and Fishing Day, visit http://www.nhfday.org/.

September Monthly Meeting

The Wayne Izaak Walton League will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, September 3 at 5:30 p.m. at Bressler Park in Wayne. All members are welcome!

Monthly Meeting

The Wayne Izaak Walton League will hold its monthly meeting at 5:10 p.m. on Monday, August 5. The meeting location will be announced at a later date.

Izaak Walton League to Host Youth Outdoor Day

The Wayne Izaak Walton League has scheduled its second Youth Outdoor Day this year for Tuesday, August 6. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. at Ike's Like, and the activities will begin at 9:00 a.m. Be sure to register in advance to save a spot!

Monthly Meeting

The Wayne Izaak Walton League will hold its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 10 at Ike's Lake.

Wayne Izaak Walton League holds Fishing Derby at Ike's Lake

The Wayne Izaak Walton League hosted its annual Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 15 at Ike's Lake. Around 38 children participated in the Fishing Derby, along with many excited friends and parents, making total attendance close to 50 people.

Prizes were awarded for fish caught, and additional prizes were given for the casting competition.

Thanks to all who participated and volunteered to make the Fishing Derby a success!

Youth Outdoor Program

Tuesday, August 6, 2013: Times TBA

Wayne Izaak Walton League hosts Nature Day

The Wayne Izaak Walton League hosted a Nature Day for youth on Saturday, June 8 at Ike's Lake. Over 20 children ages 3 to 11 participated in the day to learn about the water, mammals, trees, and birds at the lake.

Nature Day began with registration at 8 a.m. and a welcome by Chapter President Erin Eilers. The children divided into groups and went to four stations throughout the morning. Stations included trees, water, mammals, and birds. Participants received crafts they created with leaves, a homemade bird feeder, and experience interacting with birds and mammals and fishing.

Thanks to all of the parents who helped with the camp as well as the instructors who led the stations at Ike's Lake.

Kids listen to District Forester Steve Rasmussen as he discusses the various trees at Ike's Lake.

Nature Day students observe water samples from the lake with Dr. Barbara Hayford.

Professor Ron Loggins demonstrates mammals to kids at Nature Day.

Parents helped the kids cast a line and catch fish at Ike's Lake for Nature Day.