Chapter Fundraiser - Nurture Nature (04/22/2026)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Help us Nurture Nature with supporting our conservation and restoration efforts!

Donate online or send a check. Get started by clicking here! All donations are tax deductible.

For over 25 years the Bush Lake Chapter has been providing wildlife habitat and protecting water quality by ecologically restoring our 5-acre property. We manage invasive plants and weeds and plant beautiful native plants, trees, and shrubs. This provides food and shelter for pollinators, birds, and other wildlife, and also makes our grounds a beautiful place for our members and their guests to enjoy.

Following up on some recently completed prescribed burns, our next step is to bring in some professional restorationists. For a couple of decades we've been battling some particularly persistent invasive plant species like Leafy Spurge, Crown Vetch, European Bellflower , etc. The goal of this fundraiser is to raise enough funds to hire experienced native plant restoration professionals to conduct targeted invasive plant species control at the Chapter in 2026.

Every dollar counts! Depending on how much money we raise, your donation may be used for:

Hiring a restoration company at the Chapter in 2026
Purchasing additional native plants and seed and materials used for restoration management
Preventing the introduction and spread of invasive plants and animals
Promoting and protecting pollinators, birds, amphibians, reptiles, and other wildlife
Getting kids and adults outdoors, and environmental education for our community and others

Donate online or send a check- Click Here

All donations are tax deductible. We thank you for your support!

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2026 Bloomington Kids' Fishing Fair (06/06/2026)

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 13:00:00 GMT

The Bush Lake Chapter, in collaboration with the Bloomington Optimists, is proud to sponsor the Bloomington Kids' Fishing Fair again this year! Bring your kids/grandkids for a fun day of fishing, or volunteer and help out, please see below.

West Bush Lake Park - 9401 W Bush Lake Road- near the boat launch on the west side of the lake- follow signs.

Open to all kids up to age 16. Free to all.

Rain or Shine- registration starts at 8:30 am. Contest ends at 10:30 am, followed by awards. Volunteers needed at 8am.

Free Prizes, Free Bait, Fishing Demonstrations, Get the Lead Out information and materials.

No fishing license required

Kids must be accompanied by an adult, must bring your own rod and reel. (A few loner poles will be available)

Chapter Adult Volunteers needed to help out! Volunteers should arrive by 8am. Please sign up here or contact Stephanie Johnson.

Bush Lake Chapter - Izaak Walton League of America upcoming events

Chapter Fundraiser - Nurture Nature (04/22/2026)

2026 Bloomington Kids' Fishing Fair (06/06/2026)