FRIENDS OF VOLO BOG
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28478 W. Brandenburg Rd.
Ingleside, IL 60041
815-344-1294
International Bog Day 2025 at VBSNA
Bogs in Art Now on Display
Small Wonders Series
Nature Journal Walks
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:
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
Press Release
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! - 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
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Docents & Bog Naturalists at VBSNA once-a-month on weekends
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Youth Program Naturalists at VBSNA – once-a-week on Wednesdays or Thursdays
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Volunteer Veterans Conservation Corps at VBSNA & MHSP
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Habitat Restoration & Stewardship Team at VBSNA & MHSP
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Adopt-a-Road at VBSNA
Learn more by visiting our IDNR Websites:
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And the Friends of Moraine Hills Website:
The Tamarack Shop
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Volo Bog State Natural Area
THANK YOU!
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Volo Bog State Natural Area
THANK YOU!
Friends of Volo Bog
Mission Statement
The mission of the Friends of Volo Bog is;
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To promote citizen awareness of the natural heritage of Volo Bog State Natural Area through the support of education and special events.
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To help with the acquisition of property, if needed.
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To help insure the continued care and preservation of Volo Bog State Natural Area as a natural historic site.