BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Izaak Walton League of America - ECPv6.17.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://iwla.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Izaak Walton League of America
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20280312T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20281105T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T143000
DTSTAMP:20260731T191725Z
CREATED:20260731T191725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260731T191725Z
UID:12442-1789119000-1789137000@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Save Our Streams Field Training
DESCRIPTION:This Maryland event serves as the field training requirement for becoming a certified Virginia/CMC Save Our Streams (SOS) monitor. Prior to this event\, you must complete the online portion of the certification\, including watching webinars and passing a macroinvertebrate identification quiz. \n  \nThis event is hosted by Patapsco Heritage Greenway. Register for the event here. Reach out to Mandy DeLeo (wqm@patapsco.org) with any questions. \n  \nVisit vasos.org to learn more about Virginia Save Our Streams.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/maryland-sos-field-training/
LOCATION:Patapsco Valley State Park – Avalon Area\, 5120 South Street Shelter 105\, Arbutus\, MD\, 21227\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Save Our Streams training
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Featured-Images-21.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260911T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T153754Z
CREATED:20260820T151921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T153754Z
UID:12690-1789131600-1789135200@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Prioritizing Conservation in Farmland Rental Agreements
DESCRIPTION:Implementing conservation practices on farmland benefits the soil\, water\, wildlife and more. In arrangements where the person who owns the land is different than the one farming it\, open discussion and clear terms are critical to success. \nIn this webinar\, Jonathan Coppess\, Director of the Gardner Agriculture Policy Program\, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign\, will share recommendations for landowners who want to prioritize conservation. Join to learn about potential language to include in written leases that support the adoption of conservation practices and best practices for incorporating conservation into rental agreements. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/prioritizing-conservation-in-farmland-rental-agreements/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Coppess-webinar-pt2-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T140000
DTSTAMP:20260820T184606Z
CREATED:20260820T152523Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T184606Z
UID:12705-1789563600-1789567200@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Farmland Owner Panel: Lessons in Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Farmland owners that want to prioritize conservation face a daunting first question—where do I start? \nThis panel discussion will feature two landowners that have implemented robust conservation practices and learned lessons along the way. Conversation will include insights on how they approached communication with their tenant farmers\, navigated federal programs\, sought information\, and be followed by Q&A. \nJane Shey manages family-owned land in Kossuth County\, Iowa and works to steward the land that has been in her family since 1964. Her tenant farmers primarily grow corn and soybeans\, and she has also enrolled land in the Conservation Stewardship Program\, Conservation Reserve Program and Wetland Reserve Program. They also participate in a state program for water retention ponds on farms. She is a founding member of Climate Land Leaders and has worked in federal and global agriculture policy\, research and consulting. \nPalma Strand owns farmland in Webster County\, Iowa that once belonged to her grandparents. She stays engaged in its management from her home in Virginia. In working with her tenant farmers\, who primarily grow row crops\, she prioritizes relationships\, communication\, and building trust. She is Co-Founder and Research Director of Civity\, and Emerita Professor at Creighton University. \nRegister here.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/farmland-owner-panel-lessons-in-conservation/
LOCATION:Virtual\, Virtual
CATEGORIES:Agriculture,Virtual,Webinar
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Panel-webinar-pt2-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165451Z
CREATED:20260818T164653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165451Z
UID:12673-1789812000-1789819200@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - Rock Creek (MD)
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can all do to be “winter salt smart.” \n\n\nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk a one mile loop on a dirt trail with a bit of rock scrambling. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, September 20. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-rock-creek/
LOCATION:Meadowbrook Park\, 7901 Meadowbrook Lane\, Chevy Chase\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Salt Watch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Salt-Walk-1.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T205255Z
CREATED:20260804T204230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205255Z
UID:12467-1792573200-1792594800@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salt Applicator Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:This training will help property managers\, salt applicators\, business owners\, municipalities\, and MCPS Facilities Crews who apply salt in Montgomery County\, Maryland improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70% – helping to prevent damage to our infrastructure and threats to our drinking water and local freshwater ecosystems. \nThe Smart Salt Applicator Training is offered for free to road salt applicators who apply salt in Montgomery County\, Maryland. Interested individuals should fill out the waitlist* signup form: https://forms.gle/UUXbqG7AyvJ8FvgU8 \nThis course is offered virtually or in-person. With virtual attendance\, there are limited log-ins available. However\, there is the option to attend in-person at 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878 for individuals and groups without computer access.  \n*Submitting this form does NOT mean that you have been enrolled in the October 2026 applicator training. However\, you must complete this form to be considered for one of the limited spots in the course. We will contact you closer to the date of the course in Fall 2026 if you are selected to be enrolled.  \nThanks to funding from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Chesapeake Bay Trust\, the course is FREE for participants.\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Izaak Walton League staff at saltwatch@iwla.org. For more information about Salt Watch\, visit www.saltwatch.org.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/smart-salt-applicator-training-moco/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Featured-Images-1-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260818T165457Z
CREATED:20260818T165457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T165457Z
UID:12680-1794045600-1794052800@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Walk in the Woods: Let's be Smart About Winter Salt - NW Branch Anacostia
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of an environmental detective as we explore the hidden impacts of oversalting our streets and sidewalks during the winter season. Discover how excess salt harms delicate aquatic creatures\, disrupts the fragile balance of our ecosystems\, and pollutes our drinking water\, and learn from the experts about what we can all do to be “winter salt smart.” \nJoin the Izaak Walton League of America on this fun and informative hike to learn about our addiction to deicing salt and how we can all live on a low winter salt diet. Together\, we can make a significant difference and create a cleaner\, healthier future. \nExpect to walk a one mile loop on a dirt trail with a bit of rock scrambling at the end. Please bring your own water bottle. \nThis event is FREE but please register on Eventbrite in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. The rain date is Sunday\, November 8. \nIzaak Walton League will be providing a Salt Watch kit to anyone interested in getting involved. \nEach participant will be required to complete the following form. Copies will be available at the beginning of the hike or you can bring your own printed\, signed copy: https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf \nThis hike is produced by the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) in collaboration with the Izaak Walton League of America. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/walk-in-the-woods-nw-branch-anacostia/
LOCATION:Springsong Museum\, 10701 Columbia Pike\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person,Salt Watch
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Salt-Walk-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T150000
DTSTAMP:20260804T205014Z
CREATED:20260804T204859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T205014Z
UID:12472-1796115600-1796137200@iwla.org
SUMMARY:Smart Salt Applicator Training for Parking Lots and Sidewalks
DESCRIPTION:This training will help property managers\, salt applicators\, business owners\, municipalities\, and facilities crews who apply salt in the City of Rockville\, Maryland improve salt application effectiveness & reduce chloride pollution while keeping roads\, parking lots\, and sidewalks safe. Participating organizations have been able to reduce their salt use by 30 to 70% – helping to prevent damage to our infrastructure and threats to our drinking water and local freshwater ecosystems. \nThe Smart Salt Applicator Training is offered for free to road salt applicators who apply salt in the City of Rockville\, Maryland. Interested individuals should fill out the waitlist* signup form: https://forms.gle/GJnrMq7N6B8aAfzu5 \nThis course is offered virtually or in-person. With virtual attendance\, there are limited log-ins available. However\, there is the option to attend in-person at 707 Conservation Lane\, Gaithersburg\, MD 20878 for individuals and groups without computer access.  \n*Submitting this form does NOT mean that you have been enrolled in the December 2026 applicator training. However\, you must complete this form to be considered for one of the limited spots in the course. We will contact you closer to the date of the course if you are selected to be enrolled.  \nThanks to funding from the City of Rockville and the Chesapeake Bay Trust\, the course is FREE for participants.\n\nShould you have any questions\, please contact Izaak Walton League staff at saltwatch@iwla.org. For more information about Salt Watch\, visit www.saltwatch.org.
URL:https://iwla.org/event/smart-salt-applicator-training-rockville/
CATEGORIES:In Person,Virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/Event-Featured-Images-2-2.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270716
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270718
DTSTAMP:20260811T182410Z
CREATED:20260811T181931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260811T182410Z
UID:12603-1815696000-1815868799@iwla.org
SUMMARY:2027 National Convention
DESCRIPTION:Dates: July 16-17\, 2027 \nEarly Bird Welcome Reception: Evening of July 15\, 2027 \nWhere: Roanoke\, Virginia \nVenue: Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center\, 110 Shenandoah Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA 24016 \nHotel Reservations – Room block opens on August 14\, 2026 \n 
URL:https://iwla.org/event/2027-national-convention/
LOCATION:Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center\, 110 Shenandoah Avenue\, Roanoke\, VA\, 24016\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://iwla.org/wp-content/uploads/2027-National-Convention.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR