Clubs

Of Bogs & Books

Of Bogs & Books is a book discussion group that meets on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. in Volo Bog State Natural Area's Visitor Center Library.  Adults gather over morning coffee and snacks to review environmental, outdoor and natural history literature.  Reservations are requested at 815-344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov

The Spring selections are:

March 8: "Evening Thoughts - Reflecting on Earth as a Sacred Community" Thomas Berry is a cultural historian with a passion for the history of
religions and our connection to the natural world.  In "Evening Thoughts...", Berry "reconciles modern evolutionary thinking and traditional religious insights concerning our integral role in Earth's society. While sounding an urgent alarm at our current dilemma, Berry inspires us to reclaim our role as the consciousness of the universe and thereby begin to create a true partnership with the Earth community." Visit Thomas at http://www.thomasberry.org/

April 12:  "Things Trees Know" ... & ... "Breathe the Wind, Drink the Rain" These two books by Douglas Wood are part of his "Wisdom of Nature" series.  Wood is a naturalist, illustrator, musician as well author of many books including the award-winning children's book Old Turtle.  Says Wood on his web site,  "Once, on top of a mountain, a friend asked me a question. We were sitting on a rocky precipice, wind whipping at our clothes, the entire world seemingly at our feet, when he asked, 'How do we introduce our children to this?  How do we get them started in a relationship with the natural world; especially in a culture that seems to separate us from nature at every turn?'  I thought about his question a lot, and decided that within the question itself lies the answer.  How do we introduce our children?  Well, we introduce them. . . "  Visit Douglas at http://www.douglaswood.com/

May 10: "This Tender Place - The Story of a Wetland Year" - With author Laurie Lawlor! Laurie Lawlor is a diverse, award winning author of dozens of books from fiction to historical fiction and biographies.  A resident of Evanston, Illinois, Laurie will be joining Of Bogs & Books in May for the celebration of American Wetlands Month.  Says Laurie, This Tender Place- the Story of a Wetland Year, is born of  "a decade-long research process ... of a unique and endangered fen that has managed to survive the crush of commercial and residential development in one of Wisconsin's fastest growing counties."   The book was recently honored by the Wisconsin Library Association for literary excellence and is currently available from University of Wisconsin Press and at web sites on line.     "Laurie Lawlor's writing reflects her love for her wetland.  At times the writing is so beautiful, so lyrical, it should be set to music." --Joanne Flemming     Visit Laurie at http://www.laurielawlor.com/ NOTE that May's meeting welcomes a visit from author Laurie Lawlor.

Of Bogs & Books is sponsored by the Friends of Volo Bog, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) member organization. Volo Bog State Natural Area is an Illinois Department of Natural Resources site located in Ingleside on Brandenburg Road west off U.S. Highway 12 between State Highways 120 and 134.  For program
reservations, phone 815-344-1294 or dnr.volobog@illinois.gov

The Shutter Bugs of Volo Bog

The Shutter Bugs are a group of photographers, who meet from 7;00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. every third Wednesday of the month except in December. The meetings include how to workshops, guest speakers, member photos and competitions. The age limit is 16 and up, and membership is only $20.00 a year or $25.00 per coupler. It won’t cost a thing to drop in and check them out. Enjoy their monthly News Letter, “The ShutterBuzzzzzz” found in the racks of the Volo Bog Visitor’s Center.

On October 17 Jim Rowan gave a slide show featuring some of his macro photographs of natures best subjects. He told many interesting stories on how the photos where taken, his techniques and some hints on where to find small critters and how to pose them.

The November meeting is competition judging of small prints and slides.

January has scheduled Jerry Hug to give a presentation on Digital photography.

February 20th – ShutterBugs 3^rd competition.

March 19^th – Photoshop presentation by Gwen Selby

April 16^th – ShutterBugs 4^th competition

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May 21^st – Program TBA

For more information on the club call (815) 344-1294 or you can e-mail Bill Ewert at BluebirdBill30@aol.com.

Lake County Astronomical Society

The LCAS meetings are held at 8:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Third Fridays of the month. An indoor program goes from 8:30 -9:00 followed by viewing at 9:00 p.m. The public is welcome to attend any part of the evening. For more information on this club check out http://www.lcas-astronomy.org/

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