Wednesday, July 7, 2010

International Bog Day - Sunday, July 25th



International Bog Day Celebrated at Volo Bog State Natural Area

Sunday, July 25 Open House
LNCI! (Leave No Child Inside)
Noon - 4 p.m.

International Bog Day is celebrated in Europe and Canada...Volo Bog State Natural Area was the first (in ‘08) to bring IBD to the United States!

12 Noon - 1 pm Summer Bog Art Show Artists' Reception & Silent Auction celebrating Bogs Around the World through Art... Meet the Artists!

1- 4 pm Music with Melanie Spector and Tony Nuccio inside - 1st Floor

1- 4 pm Bog Crafts for Kids Upstairs &/or Picnic Shelter (location determined by weather)

Guided Bog Tours

11 am 11:45 am 1 pm 1:45 pm 2:45 pm

12:30 - 2 p.m. Meet live "Bog Dogs" in the Picnic Area - Norwegian Elkhound remains have been preserved for over 5,000yrs in European Bogs!