Volo Bog offers both educational programs and weekly walks & tours of the site.
You can click on the flyers to download a digital copy.
If you're interested in school field trips or other private programming, please email DNR.Volobog@illinois.gov! We're happy to work with you. Groups of 25+ must pay a group fee.
The best way to view our programs is on our Eventbrite page!
On Eventbrite you can see what programs are coming up and register to attend. You can also see programming at nearby Moraine Hills and McHenry Dam.
Some examples of programs at Volo Bog:
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Pond dipping
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Bat hikes
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Nature-themed crafts
And a whole lot more!
Weekend Bog Tours
Saturdays and Sundays in October at 11AM and 1PM
Special Haunted Bog Tours on October 31 at 11AM, 1PM and 4:30 PM!
Join us for a guided tour of the Interpretive Boardwalk Trail. Weekend tours are led by Friends of Volo Bog naturalists and weekday tours are led by an IDNR staff member. Either way, tour guides are familiar with the site and will teach you all about this unique ecosystem. Tours last about one hour.
Weekend tours are offered most weekends, while weekday tours vary depending on availability. Keep an eye on our Eventbrite and on-site flyers for the most accurate information.
Please come dressed for the weather. Once you're down in the bog, it may feel warmer than in the parking lot because breezes don't penetrate the dense shrub layer.
Bog tours are open to all ages, but those 14 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Walks with a Naturalist
Monday October 26 at 10AM
Join us for our year-round educational nature hikes. These hikes are led by a naturalist, someone who's familiar with the site and will occasionally stop to teach you about the site's history, plants, and animals! If you see something you're curious about, you can always ask a question.
Walks with a Naturalist are offered at Moraine Hills/McHenry Dam State Park and Volo Bog State Natural Area. Walks at Volo Bog are offered periodically throughout the year; keep an eye on our Eventbrite, social media pages, and newsletter to see when one is coming up!
Please come dressed for the weather.
Walks are open to all ages, but those 14 and under must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
Spoooktober Events!
Guided Fall Forest Bathing
Tuesday, October 13 at 1PM
Join Gayle Byck, a certified forest therapy guide, on a peaceful and restorative walk through the golden Tamarack trees of Volo Bog
Raptor Presentation
Friday, October 23 at 5PM
Do you ever want to know more about our raptor friends and their place in the world? Join us for all things raptor and learn more about, eagles, osprey, hawks and more!
Fishy Frights at the Volo Bog
Saturday, October 24, 2-4PM
Come and learn about cool-looking different local species! Join us at the bog to observe and learn about all sorts of cool, creepy and slimy creatures... you'll meet snakes, fish, turtles, salamanders and more!
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Learn about local fishing opportunites
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Take home a free animal poster
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Make your own carp bait
