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FOVB 2026-2026 Scholarship Winners Announced 

The 2025 Friends of Volo Bog Scholarship winners have been anounced. We are grateful to all who applied, and we are so fortunate to be able to award five $2,000.00 scholarships this year.  
 

Our three Entering College winners are:
*Abby Ashcraft of Barrington 
*Katherine Wondrasek of Hainesville 
*Tej Kosaraju of Buffalo Grove 

 

Our Two Continuing College students are:
*Jenna Duncan of Naperville
*Gracie Benstine of Oswego

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For more information about our Scholarship winners: 

Aqua Safari is Back

Cronologs are New at Volo Bog

Welcome to Chronolog, a collection of pictures taken by visitors from the same spots over a period of time.  Viewers see the same areas as the seasons and conditions change. There are two Chronolog stations located on our site: one  at the Eye of the Bog and the other at the top of the hill, overlooking the Bog.  Use the links below to view the Chronologs, or if you are on site, visit the Chronolog stations and add your images. Directions are on the signs at the stations.

What is a Chronolog: https://www.chronolog.io/
How does a Chronolog work?: https://www.chronolog.io/how-it-works

Locate the Chronologs, follow the directions on the signs and add your pictures

The Boardwalk Project is Moving Forward
Thank you for contacting your representatives in Illinois 

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Press Release

Thanks for your Your Donations to the Friends of Volo Bog

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Link to on-line Trail Map

Game Days 

New Days Added!

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New Zip up Hoodie Colors are in the Shop
-Dark Green
-Royal Blue
-Charcoal
-Sangria

New Books:
-Things That Bite
-Myths and Truths About Coyotes
-Adventure Keen Quick Guides:

Birds, bugs, flowers and more!
-Whose Butt - Card Game

Volo Bog Habitat Restoration Team

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Volunteer and Make a Difference
For You and Your Parks

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Call for Additional Tour Dates

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Volunteer and Make a Difference

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Please See our Happenings Page For Additional Information on our Events and Sales

Membership

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Discover membership benefits & join today with the click of a button. 

Donate

 

Friends of Volo Bog  operates solely on your donations and dedication of our loyal band of volunteers.

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Please follow the link and click on the donation button to donate. Thank you!

About

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Friends of Volo Bog is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to the preservation of Volo Bog through education & citizen awareness.

Volunteer

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Volo Bog & Moraine Hills Park has exciting volunteer opportunities available.

Volunteer and make a difference! - Please Inquire:

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  • Join a Friends’ Board – openings on both Friends of Volo Bog and Friends of Moraine Hills State Park boards

  • Docents & Bog Naturalists at VBSNA once-a-month on weekends

  • Youth Program Naturalists at VBSNA – once-a-week on Wednesdays or Thursdays

  • Volunteer Veterans Conservation Corps at VBSNA & MHSP

  • Habitat Restoration & Stewardship Team at VBSNA & MHSP

  • Adopt-a-Road at VBSNA

Learn more by visiting our IDNR Websites:

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And the Friends of Moraine Hills Website:

Planning a Visit to the Bog

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Normally, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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There are times when staff/volunteers are not available and hours may change on short notice

 

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The Tamarack Shop

Your Purchase supports

Volo Bog State Natural Area

THANK YOU!

Your Purchase Supports
Volo Bog State Natural Area
THANK YOU!

Friends of Volo Bog

Mission Statement

 

The mission of the Friends of Volo Bog is;

 

  • To promote citizen awareness of the natural heritage of Volo Bog State Natural Area through the support of education and special events.

 

  • To help with the acquisition of property, if needed.

 

  • To help insure the continued care and preservation of Volo Bog State Natural Area as a natural historic site.

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