Welcome Back!
VOLO BOG STATE NATURAL AREA IS OPEN AGAIN!
More excellent news - the go-ahead has been granted to return to limited interpretive programming starting mid-June. Programs will be limited to outdoor settings, with group size limited to 9 plus the leader. Face masks will be required when six-feet distance cannot be maintained AND reservations are required. In addition, Of Bogs & Books book discussion and our FOVB Board Meetings are being held via Zoom.
The Visitor Center remains closed. Please stay tuned. We'll do our best to keep you updated as the situation progresses. Meanwhile, staff are working on site and will be returning phone calls and responding to emails.
Contact us at or IDNR site staff at or 815-344-1294.
Patrons are encouraged to call IDNR’s Parks administrative line Monday through Friday at 217-782-6752 with questions that pertain to other parks.
Please stay well!
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.
Board Walk Update
Our Voices Matter
Thank you for contacting your representatives.
Let's Congratulate our 2020 Environmental Studies/Natural Science Scholarship Winners
Entering College:
Paige Orals of Lake Zurich, Lake Zurich High School and plans to attend Oregon State University
Taylor Malina of Skokie, Niles North High School and plans to attend teh University of South Carolina.
Continuing College:
Samantha Garcia of Lake in the Hills who is studying at Northeastern Illinois University
Bogs and Books
Check our our Spring selections.
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June 13: The Fledgling
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July 11: A Cast of Falcons: A Birder Murder Mystery
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August 8: The Hidden Live of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, Discoveries from a Secret World
Bird Walks
Volo Bog State Natural Area & McHenry Dam
8:00 AM ~11:00 AM.
For Beginning and experienced birders alike.
Click Learn more for dates, sponsors and leaders.
Habitat Restoration
Moraine Hills State Park, 9:30-Noon
VBSNA, 9:30-Noon
Learn more for 2020 dates.
Volunteer Veterans Conservation Corps
*Different Generations
*Different Conflicts
*One Common Cause: Protection & Enhancing our Natural Environment
Membership
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.
Please follow the link and click on the donation button to donate. Thank you!
About
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
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
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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
Note to the photo contest entrants:
All of the entries from the photo contest have been taken down. Please come by the visitor center and pick up your photos and ribbons.
Planning a Visit to the Bog
Currently The Visitor Center is closed due to Covid-19.
Normally, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
There are times when staff/volunteers are not available and hours may change on short notice
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