(Editor’s note: After local environmental activists questioned the original version of this story, we did a more thorough review of the report and presentation from the Fehr Graham study of the Prairie Lakes system and have revised the story to provide a more complete version of the study’s conclusions.) The[Read More…]
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Izaak Walton seeks photo submissions for fifth annual ‘Seasons’ calendar
Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve soon will launch its fifth annual calendar photo competition: “Seasons of Izaak Walton/2024.” Entrants can submit a maximum of five photos each. It can be a photo of weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals and unidentifiable people. All photographs must be shot within Homewood Izaak Walton[Read More…]
Trail Mix concert to feature Nashville singer-songwriter Tommy Womack
The Wexler Group’s Trail Mix Concert Series will be returning to Izaak Walton Nature Preserve on Friday, Nov. 4, with a show featuring a performance from Nashville based acoustic singer-songwriter Tommy Womack. “It is part of a new concert series we’re doing quarterly. Two outdoors and two indoors – that’s[Read More…]
Homewood agrees to fix ailing pump at Izaak Walton
As Homewood Izaak Walton Preserve visitors may have noticed, the Sandhill Lakes are shrinking, putting the fish population at risk, but a solution to the problem is on the way. The east side of the preserve requires the addition of well water to remain filled all year round, according to[Read More…]
10.20.22 | What You Need to Know Today
MUSIC FOR MINIS – Toddlers and preschoolers are free to develop introductory music skills through exploration and play at Music In Motion for Minis, 5:30 p.m. tonight at Melody Mart. Register on the Melody Mart website. SEE ANIMALS CLOSE UP – Wildlife experts from Big Run Wolf Ranch visit the[Read More…]
Winning photos selected for Izaak Walton’s 2023 calendar
The lavish sunsets, the beautiful greenery and nature alive in the environment will be well represented in the 2023 calendar presented by the Izaak Walton Nature Preserve. The top photos for each month, as well as the front and back covers have been selected. The winners are: January: “Wintery Glow”[Read More…]
Annual Walk Walton fundraiser to benefit science center
The annual Walk Walton fundraiser event from 9 a.m. to noon on Sunday, Oct. 23, will give area residents an opportunity to enjoy a walk in the woods at Izaak Walton Nature Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road, learn about nature, and help keep the Homewood Science Center going strong. With a[Read More…]
Izaak Walton appreciation dinner honored all volunteers and memorialized member Robert Vankus
Izaak Walton Nature Preserve hosted a volunteer appreciation dinner on Sunday, Oct. 3, honoring all who have helped out at the preserve. In a speech, 86-year old Izaak Walton member and financial contributor Jerry Vankus memorialized his brother Robert Vankus who was an Izaak Walton member and died of COVID-19[Read More…]
Izaak Walton photo contest deadline extended to Sept. 13
The Izaak Walton Calendar/Photo Contest Committee has extended the deadline to enter the contest to 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 13. Photographers can enter up to four photos and try to win a spot on the nature preserve’s 2022 calendar. Photos can capture weather, landscape, birds, dogs, other animals and unidentifiable[Read More…]
Izaak Walton’s ‘Seasons’ photo calendar contest returns
Several examples of entries for the 2020 Izaak Walton calendar contest. The contest is now open for the 2021 calendar. (Provided images from Izaak Walton photo contest committee)
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