Medina Izaak Walton League

The Medina Chapter of the Izaak Walton League has operated since 1951 as part of the nation's oldest conservation network. Founded nationally in 1922, the League maintains a powerful grassroots presence with more than 250 chapters across the USA. The Medina Chapter currently has over 100 members working actively on land stewardship and outdoor sporting programs.

Trap Shooting - Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM (weather permitting) - Open to the public - $6.00 per round - You provide shells - Contact: Tom Swartz (330-416-8260)

Turkey Shoots - Spring: March through April (Sundays, 9:30 AM) - Fall: September through November (Sundays, 9:30 AM) - Sign-up at 8:00 AM - $4.00 per shoot - Club provides shells - Open to the public

Archery Program - Free events open to ages 9 and up - Scheduled weekends throughout the year - Glow Shoot events also available ($4.00 entry)

Members have planted over 33,000 trees since the chapter's founding. The Ohio State Department of Forestry designated the property as Forest Lands in 1976.

The property includes: - Two lakes (one near clubhouse, one at picnic area) - Wetlands designed for waterfowl - Butterfly garden (planted 2000) - Trap-shooting range - Clubhouse and picnic pavilion - Hiking trails through wooded grounds

Beyond shooting sports, the club hosts: - Free Kids Fishing Party (annual) - Free Outdoor Sporting Days - Free community events (Breakfast with Santa, Easter Bunny) - Bluebird house program and trail monitoring - Participation in Medina County Earth Day - Monthly Pot Luck Dinners (2nd Saturday, 6:30 PM)

Facilities available to local civic and church activities.

7085 Friendsville Road, Medina, OH 44256 Corner of State Route 42 and Friendsville Road, Lafayette Township. Second driveway on left traveling south on Friendsville Road.

President: Brenda Swartz (330) 725-0663 | [email protected]