Bush Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League

06/04/2026

05/30/2026

🐢 It’s turtle nesting season! We’ve got painted turtles and snapping turtles actively nesting at the Chapter. As turtles travel to find nesting sites, many must cross roads along the way.

Please stay alert while driving, especially near wetlands, lakes, and ponds. If it’s safe to do so, you can help a turtle cross in the direction it was heading—never move it somewhere else.

05/27/2026

Coming right up! Bloomington Kids' Fishing Fair. Saturday, June 6. See you there? 🐟🐟🐟

05/16/2026

Spring is in full swing at the Bush Lake Chapter! Members, come out to see all the wildlife enjoying the weather!

05/14/2026

Last weekend we had a great participation in our birdwatching outing and Ring in Spring events. Thanks to all who came out and especially our event volunteers!

05/09/2026

Double event weekend at the Bush Lake Ikes! World Migratory Bird Day and Ring in Spring event! Register for both on our website!

World Migratory Bird Day
Bush Lake Izaak Walton League
Saturday, May 9th, 7:30am-10am

Celebrate migratory birds on World Migratory Bird Day by having a big day! Global Big Day is a yearly event put on by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, where birdwatchers from all over the world team up to see how many different bird species they can spot in just one day. This year’s spring event is May 9th, right about peak time for migration in Minnesota. Help us look for warblers, vireos, thrushes, sparrows, and much more!

Ring In Spring Event
Bush Lake Izaak Walton League
Saturday, May 9th, Noon-1:30pm

Ring in Spring with the Bush Lake Ikes! Join us for a scavenger hunt, create a flower planting for Mother’s Day like the one pictured, and enjoy games, bonfire, and snacks—all to celebrate the fun sounds of spring! Open to Ikes members and their families and friends.

05/04/2026

Thanks to all who contributed to our 💰Money to Burn🔥 fundraiser! Our controller burns help foster a healthy ecosystem on our beautiful property.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day! Earth Day is a reminder that conservation isn’t a one-day effort—it’s a responsibility we carry year-round. 🌎

At the Bush Lake Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, we’re proud to stand for clean water, healthy soil, thriving wildlife, and outdoor spaces that future generations can enjoy just as much as we do today. Every volunteer hour, every habitat restored, and every piece of trash picked up makes a real difference.

Thank you to everyone who shows up, gives back, and helps protect the places we love.

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04/18/2026

A huge thank you to all our volunteers who came out for the Bush Lake cleanup today! Your time and effort make a real difference in protecting our local environment. With Earth Day approaching, it’s a great reminder that small actions add up to lasting impact!

02/07/2026

🐥 In just a few short weeks our friends the wood ducks will return to Minnesota! 100 years ago, like many of our waterfowl, wood ducks were nearly extinct. Thanks to conservation efforts, they have made a big come back. The Bush Lake Chapter Izaak Walton League monitors and maintains 20 wood duck houses around Bush Lake. Every winter volunteers gather together to collect data to determine hatch success rate, clean out the houses so they are ready for the woodies’ return, and make any necessary repairs. 🐣 Last Sunday, over 20 people turned out to learn about wood ducks and help prep the Bush Lake houses. Thanks volunteers! Our houses produced around 60 wood duck and hooded merganser chicks last year!
If you have wood duck, bluebird, or other bird houses, spend some time this winter cleaning them out and making them ship shape for our feathered friends. 🦆🐦🦆🐦