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 Links for Guidelines on planting during Cicada emergence are available in in following link. 

Avian Art is On Display

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Upcoming World Migratory Bird Days

Poetry Challenge

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Application

Next Game Day is May 12

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New Arrivals 
-Short Sleeve T's 
-Long Sleeve T's
- Hoodies 
-Ice Tea/Beer Tankards
-Irish Coffee Mugs
-Finger puppets

Volo Bog Habitat Restoration Team
Additional dates will be posted soon

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Our Members
are Partnering 
for Birds

Volunteer and Make a Difference
For You and Your Parks

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Volunteer and Make a Difference

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Please See our Happenings Page For Additional Information on our Events and Sales

Membership

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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.

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Please follow the link and click on the donation button to donate. Thank you!

About

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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

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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

  • Docents & Bog Naturalists at VBSNA once-a-month on weekends

  • Youth Program Naturalists at VBSNA – once-a-week on Wednesdays or Thursdays

  • Volunteer Veterans Conservation Corps at VBSNA & MHSP

  • Habitat Restoration & Stewardship Team at VBSNA & MHSP

  • Adopt-a-Road at VBSNA

Learn more by visiting our IDNR Websites:

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And the Friends of Moraine Hills Website:

Planning a Visit to the Bog

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Normally, the Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday from 

9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

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There are times when staff/volunteers are not available and hours may change on short notice

 

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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;

 

  • To promote citizen awareness of the natural heritage of Volo Bog State Natural Area through the support of education and special events.

 

  • To help with the acquisition of property, if needed.

 

  • To help insure the continued care and preservation of Volo Bog State Natural Area as a natural historic site.

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