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| Volo Bog State Natural Area |
| Volo Bog is significant in that it exhibits all stages of bog succession. A floating mat of sphagnum moss, cattails and sedges surrounds an open pool of water in the center of the bog. As substrate material thickens, a shrub community dominated by poison sumac and leatherleaf invades the mat. This is eventually replaced by tamarack forest. Surrounding this forest is a second, more extensive shrub zone which abruptly ends and becomes a marsh/sedge meadow community. Check the "Friends of Volo Bog" site for additional information: http://www.friendsofvolobog.org/ |
| 28478 W. Brandenburg Road |
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| Ingleside |
| IL |
| 60041 |
| The Visitor Center is open Wednesday - Sunday, 9am - 3 pm as staff and volunteers are available. |
| free |
| (815) 344-1294 |
| http://dnr.state.il.us/Lands/landmgt/parks/R2/VOLOBOG.HTM |
 | | Jolie P, Co-op Member | This is a wonderful outing for children of all ages. The Volo Bog is a unique habitat and is wonderful for hands on learning. There are two paths for walking. One into the bog itself is short. The longer path around the bog is about 3 miles. This is good only for slightly older children as the path in not stroller friendly.
The museum is small, but jam packed with information and they have wonderful tours as well. |
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