FRIENDS OF VOLO BOG

This is our second post honoring Stacy Iwanicki, the DNR naturalist who has dedicated over 35 years to caring for Volo Bog. This time,...

Friends of Volo Bog want to honor Stacy Iwanicki, the DNR naturalist who has been caring for the Volo Bog for over 35 years. Stacy has...

The Friends of Volo Bog are excited to announce our 2025 Friends of Volo Bog Scholarship winners. We are grateful to all who applied, and...

Clear skies followed a snowy morning. (Stacy Iwanicki) Seen in the Bog To see Volo Bog's animals, plants, and scenery in a different...

Observing seasonal changes in the bog is one of the delights of visiting Volo Bog State Natural Area. Thanks to a new installation, you...

Learn about the species of willow found in Volo Bog and at Volo Bog State Natural Area.

Our 2024 Friends of Volo Bog bird seed sale is over. It's been nice to connect again with so many people who love birds and wildlife.  ...

Take a virtual walk along the Volo Bog Interpretive Trail on a cold October morning.

Seen in the Bog Even in the last few days of summer, the vegetation in the bog remains lush. Several visitors remarked on the mysterious...

At Volo Bog State Natural Area, a hard-working team has recently begun the first ecological restoration of Illinois’ only open-water bog....

Seen in the Bog I visited Volo Bog shortly after a morning rainstorm this Sunday. The air was humid, the horsetails were sparkling with...

Seen in the Bog When I walked the Volo Bog Interpretive Trail this warm Sunday morning, the vegetation around the boardwalk was thick and...

The Friends of Volo Bog Scholarship Committee has selected this year’s scholarship recipients. These scholarships support students who...

Seen in the Bog Look up! Pussy willows are here—the first blossoms of spring. When I walked the path this week, they were flowering on...

Seen in the Bog Only a few shriveled berries still cling to the branches of the winterberry holly. Is winter coming to an end? From the...

The 2024 Friends of Volo Bog scholarship season is open! As of January 1st, Friends of Volo Bog is accepting application materials from...

Seen in the Bog In mid- to late fall, after the tamaracks are past their peak, does any color remain in Volo Bog? Of course! This Sunday,...

Our 2023 Friends of Volo Bog Bird Seed Sale is over! We are blown away by the support and passion for our avian world, and truly...

Every fall, around Halloween, the tamarack trees turn a brilliant golden yellow. Sometimes they peak on or a bit before Halloween;...

Our new hoodies, hats, long and short sleeve T's, glassware, and more has arrived at the Tamarack Shop. Friends of Volo Bog Members...