McCabe Chapter IWLA Annual Banquet 2026

It's time for our annual banquet and our largest fundraiser at the Proctor Blackwoods. Join us as we celebrate another active year of protecting and fighting for clean air and water, healthy fish and wildlife habitat, and conserving special places for future generations. 

Our speakers will be Shawna Weaver, Director of Learning and Engagement and Jay Wallace, Executive Director, both from the Great Lakes Aquarium. They will talk about the Aqaurium's exciting new program to raise Lake Sturgeon for restocking efforts by the Minnesota DNR in the St. Louis River and other locations.

Tickets are $45 per person which includes a buffet dinner, short program, bucket raffles and a silent auction. Tickets for children ages 10 and younger are $10.

If you are not currently a member and would like to become a member, your meal will be half price! Select the new member option when you purchase your ticket(s).

Social hour starts at 5 pm. Dinner at 6 pm followed by the speaker.

The buffet dinner catered by Blackwoods includes: champagne chicken, butternut squash ravioli, vegetable, salad, rolls, dessert, coffee and cash bar.