Volo Bog State Natural Area

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.

06/02/2026

Bog Tours this Saturday and Sunday at 11am & 1pm, always free! Email [email protected] to register, walk-ins welcome :)

Bog tours for the rest of May and all of June!
Offered at 11am and 1pm on the dates listed below.

05/21/2026

Did you know tree swallows can eat 2,000 insects a day? Most of their food is caught while flying but they also forage on the ground for other bugs.

05/18/2026

Join us for a walk in nature 🌼

Walks with a Naturalist schedule for the rest of May and all of June 🌞

05/18/2026

Bog tours for the rest of May and all of June!
Offered at 11am and 1pm on the dates listed below.

05/15/2026

Water arum (Calla palustris) is a perennial that flourishes in acidic, shallow water and mud.

Join us for one of our four free bog tours this weekend to see it blooming!

Saturday 11am and 1pm
Sunday 11am and 1pm

Email [email protected] to register, walk-ins welcome 🙂

05/08/2026

May flora of Volo Bog State Natural Area