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Seen in the Bog: Spring Snowstorm | March 16, 2025
Clear skies followed a snowy morning. (Stacy Iwanicki) Seen in the Bog To see Volo Bog's animals, plants, and scenery in a different...
Emma Flickinger
Mar 232 min read
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Chronologs at Volo Bog
Observing seasonal changes in the bog is one of the delights of visiting Volo Bog State Natural Area. Thanks to a new installation, you...
Emma Flickinger
Mar 181 min read
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Meet the Willows
Learn about the species of willow found in Volo Bog and at Volo Bog State Natural Area.
Emma Flickinger
Feb 172 min read
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2024 Bird Seed Sale: Thank You to Supporters and Volunteers!
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. Â ...
Bill and Linnea Lindh
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Photo Journey: Misty Morning Walk Through Volo Bog
Take a virtual walk along the Volo Bog Interpretive Trail on a cold October morning.
Stacy Iwanicki
Oct 28, 20241 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of September 15, 2024
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...
Emma Flickinger
Sep 21, 20241 min read
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Restoring Volo Bog
At Volo Bog State Natural Area, a hard-working team has recently begun the first ecological restoration of Illinois’ only open-water bog....
Jonathan Sabath
Aug 2, 20247 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of July 14, 2024
Seen in the Bog I visited Volo Bog shortly after a morning rainstorm this Sunday. The air was humid, the horsetails were sparkling with...
Emma Flickinger
Jul 20, 20241 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of June 16, 2024
Seen in the Bog When I walked the Volo Bog Interpretive Trail this warm Sunday morning, the vegetation around the boardwalk was thick and...
Emma Flickinger
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Friends of Volo Bog Announces 2024 Scholarship Recipients
The Friends of Volo Bog Scholarship Committee has selected this year’s scholarship recipients. These scholarships support students who...
Caryn McAndrews
May 30, 20242 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of March 17, 2024
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...
Emma Flickinger
Mar 20, 20241 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of February 19, 2024
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...
Emma Flickinger
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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FOVB scholarship applications due March 31, 2024
The 2024 Friends of Volo Bog scholarship season is open! As of January 1st, Friends of Volo Bog is accepting application materials from...
Caryn McAndrews
Jan 28, 20241 min read
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Seen in the Bog: Week of November 12, 2023
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,...
Emma Flickinger
Nov 18, 20231 min read
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2023 Bird Seed Sale Recap: Thanks for your support!
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...
Bill and Linnea Lindh
Nov 12, 20232 min read
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Tamaracks nearing their peak of goldenness!
Every fall, around Halloween, the tamarack trees turn a brilliant golden yellow. Sometimes they peak on or a bit before Halloween;...
Stacy Iwanicki
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Looking for some Volo Bog Hoodies
Our new hoodies, hats, long and short sleeve T's, glassware, and more has arrived at the Tamarack Shop. Friends of Volo Bog Members...
Stacey Greenhill
Oct 29, 20231 min read
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Spotlight on Sporophytes
It's a great day for a bog walk. During your stroll, you pause and crouch to admire a beautiful hummock covered in lush sphagnum moss....
Emma Flickinger
Oct 26, 20231 min read
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Welcome to The Volo Bog Blog
The Bog Log has been replaced by the Volo Bog Blog. Come here to see information and news about your favorite bog.
Webmaster
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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FOVB Approves Site Habitat Restoration Expenditure at Volo Bog SNA
At its January 25, 2018 meeting, the Friends of Volo Bog Board approved an expenditure up to $12,000 for a major site habitat restoration...
Andy Ftacek
Feb 25, 20184 min read
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