FRIENDS OF VOLO BOG
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28478 W. Brandenburg Rd.
Ingleside, IL 60041
815-344-1294
Spring Native Shrub and Tree Sale
Order Form
Avian Art - Call for Artists
Application
Migratory Bird Days
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
Astrophotography - On Display
Bogs in Ireland
The Boardwalk Project is Moving Forward
Thank you for contacting your representatives in Illinois
Press Release
Thanks for your Your Donations to the Friends of Volo Bog
Our Blind has been Rebuilt
The Friends Of Volo Bog has recently replace the blind. In addition, the Friends has replaced the dock, where we conduct our Aqua Safari programs, and installed new trail maps.
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Our New Blind
Link to on-line Trail Map
This summer, The Friends of Volo Bog has completed two major projects, made possible through your donations.
New Trail Maps are up
All nine of our trail juncture signs have been installed by our staff so now you will find your way on our trails. Map and artwork by #LyndaWallis
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The Study Pond has been Re-opened
The Friends has replaced the docks on our Study Pond, where we conduct our Aqua Safari programs. Special thanks to FOVB's Julia, and Mike with Team Reil for making this possible.
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Game Days
New Days Added!
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New Zip up Hoodie Colors are in the Shop
-Dark Green
-Royal Blue
-Charcoal
-Sangria
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
Your Purchase supports
Volo Bog State Natural Area
THANK YOU!
Your Purchase Supports
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.