Volo Bog State Natural Area

06/22/2026

Drop-in to our classroom on Fridays 9-11am for nature-inspired crafts for kids. No registration needed. This week will be leaf rubbing (future crafts advertised on social media week of).

Older kids or adults into crafts? See our latest post on our crafting event for you! (And register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspired-by-nature-tickets-1992367958196 )

06/22/2026

Calling all crafters! Join us in the classroom weekly on Fridays 12-2pm for nature-inspired crafts and art. All skill levels are welcome and we encourage beginners. Supplies are provided, but please feel free to bring your own as well. Our first session on July 10 will be nature bookmarks. Please register on our Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inspired-by-nature-tickets-1992367958196

Event is for older children (12+) and adults. We will also be having nature crafts for kids (drop-in, no registration needed) set up on Friday mornings 9-11am, starting this Friday 6/27.

06/16/2026

Spots available for guided bog tour tomorrow🪷

Can't make weekend Bog Tours? Don't worry - we've added weekday times for the rest of this month. Join us this coming Wednesday (6/17) and next (6/24) at 2pm at Volo Bog for a guided tour. Please register through the below link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekday-bog-tour-tickets-1992008092829

06/16/2026

July bog tours are scheduled!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekend-bog-tour-tickets-1991928130660?aff=oddtdtcreator

Walk-ins welcome but try to register in advance 🙂

Join us year-round for guided tours of the boardwalk. These tours are lead by naturalists who understand the unique ecosystem of Volo Bog!

06/15/2026

Can't make weekend Bog Tours? Don't worry - we've added weekday times for the rest of this month. Join us this coming Wednesday (6/17) and next (6/24) at 2pm at Volo Bog for a guided tour. Please register through the below link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/weekday-bog-tour-tickets-1992008092829

06/10/2026

Please join us for our pond-dipping program Thursday June 18 and/or 25, 10-11:30am. The program is designed for ages 7-10, but everyone is welcome, and a parent or caregiver must be on-site for the duration of the event. Please register below on the Eventbrite link if you'd like to attend! Any questions? Email [email protected].

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critter-catchers-pond-life-tickets-1991597663223

06/09/2026

Archery applications are available for the 2026/2027 season 🏹

https://v3-wp.huntillinois.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MoraineHillsVoloBogArcheryApplication.pdf

06/02/2026

Volo Bog is participating in National Trails Day this Saturday! Explore the unique beauty of Volo Bog State Natural Area on a guided bog tour at 11am and 1pm. Stroll along a floating boardwalk through Illinois’ only open-water “quaking” bog, where layers of moss, wildflowers, and even trees rest atop a living, shifting landscape. Formed thousands of years ago by glacial activity, this rare ecosystem showcases every stage of bog development—from marshy edges to the mysterious open-water “eye” at its center. Perfect for nature lovers and curious explorers alike, this tour offers a chance to experience one of the Midwest’s most fascinating and fragile natural wonders up close. Maximum of 10 per group, due to the nature of the floating boardwalk.

Register by email [email protected]

https://americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/find-an-event-mobile/ American Hiking Society

Find a National Trails Day® event near you to join a nationwide trail service and advocacy movement on the first Saturday of June.