Upcoming Events
Chili cook off/ Potluck
Come on down!
Thursday October 8th
Please bring your award winning chili to be voted on. Or a dish to pass along with all your friends and family to join in the fun, explore what Izaak Walton Michigan has to offer!
Don't miss out on this fun and entertaining event!
Social Hour 5:30pm
Dinner 6pm-7:30pm
Free meal, donations welcome
Fix it/Clean up Day
As part of the Izaak Walton membership we invite all to join in and help the conservation property looking its best. As you can imagine, maintaining 39 acres can be a lot for just a few key members, so we invite and encourage everyone to play a role in helping mother nature and all of the Ikes facilities well kept for generations to come. We will provide lunch, so come on down and lend a hand! We do have some supplied rakes and shovels, but also feel free to bring your own tools as well.
Wild Game Dinner
Please join us Thursday, November 12th for the fall wild game dinner
HUNTERS AND FISHERFOLK EMPTY OUT YOUR FREEZERS!
WE WILL SUPPLY THE TURKEY AND FIXINS, PLEASE BRING A DISH TO PASS AND FRIENDS AND FAMILY.
SOCIAL HOUR: 5:30PM, DINNER: 6:30-7:30PM
Holiday Potluck Celebration
🎄 Annual Holiday Conservation Gathering
Celebrate the season with the Izaak Walton League Michigan Chapter at our Annual Holiday Conservation Gathering!
Join fellow members, families, friends, and outdoor enthusiasts for an evening celebrating community, conservation, and Michigan’s natural heritage.
Enjoy refreshments, festive music, and good company while learning about upcoming conservation initiatives, events, and volunteer opportunities for the year ahead.
🎄 Dinner is FREE for members and friends!
🥘 Bring your favorite side dish to share
👨👩👧👦 Family and friends are welcome!
This is a chance to slow down during the busy holiday season, reconnect with one another, and celebrate the community that makes our chapter special.
Together, let’s make this holiday season one of community, conservation, and connection.
Don’t miss out — bring a dish, bring your people, and celebrate the season with us! 🌲🦌
Gathering of winter fire wood supply
Join us as we gather for winter’s fire wood supply. From log splitting to stacking wood. Something for everyone to enjoy and participate in. A necessary part of conservation and preparation, we use the wood to build fires, saving electricity, and enjoy the beauty and warmth it provides, all winter long. We have some tools, but feel free to bring out your favorite Chainsaw and snippers, don’t forget work gloves! We will provide Pizza and Pop at 12pm.
Winterfest
Winterfest Family Outing at Izaak Walton Jan 30th! Feel free to bring friends and let's all enjoy the beautiful outdoors! Mark your calendars
Ice fishing
skating
sledding
skiing
snowshoeing
snow games
nature walks
snow shelters
candle-making
snow Castles
archery
Bird Feeders
free lunch, chili, hot dogs, hot cocoa, chips and cookies
Community Campout
Community Campout at Ike’s
Event Timing: September 12, 2026 (2pm) - September 13, 2026 (11am)
Event Address: Izaak Walton League of America - Dwight Lydell Chapter
5641 Myers Lake Ave NE
Belmont, MI 49306
Contact us at izaakwaltonmi@gmail.com
Please note, this event is for tent camping only, no trailers.
This event is FREE with a limit of 20 household units. It is first come, first serve! Members can extend invitation to 1 friend/household who is not a member.
What to Pack:
•Gear: tents, sleeping bags/pads, flashlights, plates/bowls, utensils, bug spray, sunscreen, toiletries
•Food/drinks for the time you will be camping
•One topping you like adding to your s’mores
FILL OUT THIS FORM PLEASE
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBJ65A2mpk2V62cHivX2oQr1j67EIZDEd7dFOyaJ2wVOGrfA/viewform
Fix it/clean up/play
As part of the Izaak Walton membership we invite all to join in and help the conservation property looking its best. As you can imagine, maintaining 39 acres can be a lot for just a few key members, so we invite and encourage everyone to play a role in helping mother nature and all of the Ikes facilities well kept for generations to come. We will provide lunch, so come on down and lend a hand! We do have some supplied rakes and shovels, but also feel free to bring your own tools as well.
Harvest dinner
Come on down!
Wednesday September 9th
Please bring a Harvest time dish to pass and all your friends and family to join in the fun, and explore what Izaak Walton Michigan has to offer!
Social Hour 5pm
Dinner 6:30pm
We will provide the meats from the grill
This is a free IKE event to members, donations are appreciated
Tagged: Harvest
Summerfest 2026
Event Details
Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Michigan Izaak Walton League Website
Admission: Open to the community
Family Friendly: Kids and families encouraged
What to Expect
Outdoor activities
Community connection
Conservation education
Raffles & giveaways
Food & refreshments
Kids activities
Information about membership & volunteering
Supporting Local Conservation
Summerfest helps support local conservation efforts, youth programs, community outreach, environmental education, and improvements to the lodge and grounds.
Want to Help?
We’re always looking for volunteers, sponsors, raffle donations, and people who want to get involved in the future of conservation in our community.
Come hang out, meet good people, and enjoy a summer day with us.
Conservation Banquet
Feb 28, 2026 – Annual Banquet & Silent Auction
Join fellow conservation-minded outdoor enthusiasts from the Grand Rapids area for an evening of great food, community, and exciting auction items—apparel, artwork, outdoor gear, fishing trips, lodging, dining certificates, and more.
Fix it/clean up/play
As part of the Izaak Walton membership we invite all to join in and help the conservation property looking its best. As you can imagine, maintaining 39 acres can be a lot for just a few key members, so we invite and encourage everyone to play a role in helping mother nature and all of the Ikes facilities well kept for generations to come. We will provide lunch, so come on down and lend a hand! We do have some supplied rakes and shovels, but also feel free to bring your own tools as well.
Rib and Chicken dinner
Come on down!
Thursday August 14th
Please bring a summertime dish to pass and all your friends and family to join in the fun, and explore what Izaak Walton Michigan has to offer!
Don't miss out on IKES Annual Elections
Social Hour 5pm
Dinner 6pm-7:30pm
Adults and kids 14 and older $10
Under 14 and first time guests are FREE!