The Loudoun County Chapter of the Izaak Walton League is a local non-profit, conservation chapter of the Izaak Walton League of America, Inc. (IWLA).
We are dedicated to the promotion of the means and opportunities for educating the public to conserve, maintain, protect and restore the soil, forest, water, air, wildlife and other natural resources of the United States, in Virginia and more specifically in Loudoun County. Further, we promote the enjoyment and wholesome utilization of those outdoor resources.
All local chapter members are dedicated outdoors people. The Loudoun County Chapter IWLA is active in local conservation issues and maintains a private membership facility on grounds located about six miles south of Leesburg, Virginia.
Our Chapter Programs
Some of our chapter's volunteer activities, promotions and projects include:
In addition, we are strong supporters of youth programs, such as Boy Scouts, 4-H, Girl Scouts, Future Farmers of America and local public and private schools. In 1995, we were the proud national sponsor of the NRA Youth Hunter Education Challenge held in Leesburg. We continue to offer such added hands-on training to the area's young hunters.
Our Interests
Our chapter has supporting memberships with:
- Friends of Banshee Reek Park,
- Keep Loudoun Beautiful,
- Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy,
- National Rifle Association of America,
- Virginia Division - Izaak Walton League,
- Virginia Game Wardens Association, and
- Virginia Shooting Sports Association.
Local History
The Loudoun County Chapter was chartered in March 15, 1951. This organization was dedicated as defenders of Loudoun's soil, air, woods, waters and wildlife.
The original chapter property was located on the present-day location of the Olde Izaak Walton Park found between the Food Lion, Route 7/15 bypass and King Street (Route15 - business) in Leesburg, Virginia.
After the town annexation of the `60s, the members felt compelled to relocate the chapter on property more conducive to the original goals.
Thanks to the generosity of these earlier members the chapter was able to move to the present 84-acre grounds in 1965. The property is owned by the Loudoun Waltonian Club, Inc. and leased to the chapter.
More Information
Contact the chapter's Second-Vice President for Membership at 703-777-9684 (option 1), email at membership@loudouniwla.org , or write us at :
P.O. Box 1338, Leesburg VA20177
Directions:
From Leesburg - Take Route 15 south, west on Route 704, south on Route 662 ~ Loudoun Orchard Road, onto Route 729 ~ Shelbourne Glebe Road (gravel), left at the "Loudoun County Izaak Walton League" sign onto Mountain Springs Lane (dirt). Proceed to the green and white gated entrance.
From Hamilton - Take Route 704 east to Route 662.
From Route 50 - Take Route 15 north to Route 704.
The address of the chapter grounds is 19237 Mountain Springs Lane.