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Volo Bog State Natural Area

URL: 

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/R2/volobog.htm

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Topic: 

Habitat/Ecosystems
Waste/Recycling
Water
Wildlife

Type: 

Field Trip
Lesson Plans
Speaker

Description: 

This natural area features Illinois's only remaining open-water quaking bog. Seventeen interpretive programs span grades preK-12 and beyond.

Cost: 

No

Grade: 

Elementary (K-5)
Middle (6-8)
High (9-12)

State: 

Illinois

Time: 

1-3 Classes

Keywords: 

wetlands, bog, ecology, soil, insects, birds, mammals, bats, animal homes, habitat, animal tracking, adaptations, trees, Web-o-Life, astronomy, geology, community, tours, youth programs, adult programs, ghost stories, winter