Welcome the MN Valley Chapter House
The Izaak Walton League Minnesota Valley Chapter House is a community resource and welcoming homebase for those interested in learning about local and statewide environmental innitiatives. Located at 6601 Auto Club Road in Bloomington, MN the Chapter house sits on the Minnesota River near the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge. We have miles of natural hiking and biking trails open the the public. Our programming is free and open to everyone. Check out our upcoming events and activities.
Schedule Your Next Meeting or Event at the MN Valley Chapter House
All Chapter members can schedule the use of the Chapter House for no charge! It is a benefit of membership. We encourage you to host your book group surrounded by the amazing art in the Kouba Gallery. Take advantage of our state-of-the-art conferencing equipment to host a board meeting. Host a board or staff retreat in the sanctuary of the Minnesota River Wildlife Refugee.
All we ask is that you request the use of the Chapter House and complete a use agreement.
Property Use Guidelines
All are welcome to use the IWLA property, trails, and even our Chapter House. To help keep the property around in good condition for future generations, we maintain a list of basic guidelines. We ask that all visitors to our space, especially those that are holding an event on the property or in the house review the Property Use Guidelines.
The Chapter House also serves as The Kouba Gallery – Showcasing Minnesota Artists
The main exhibit space of the Kouba Gallery is in the Minnesota Valley Chapter House and you’re invited to explore! The Kouba Gallery has monthly shows highlighting Minnesota artists that are inspired by nature and the environment. Monthly shows include photography, paintings, textiles, sculpture, ceramics and mixed media works by emerging artists from Minnesota.
The Chapter House also serves as a gathering place to talk about how art influences nature — and how nature influences art! Learn about the current and upcoming shows.
Meet Our Caretaker
Since October 2022, Joseph Barisonzi has been serving as the Caretaker for the Minnesota Valley Chapter House. Joseph is very involved in the Green Crew, our Chapter, and the IWLA Division.
Our Stewardship
The Stewardship Committee is charged with developing and implementing strategies to improve the sustainability of the Chapter House and our property.