The “Of Bogs & Books” adult book discussion series will meet from 10 to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of each month this fall at Volo Bog State Natural Area. Discussions are offered both in person and via Zoom.

The autumn 2025 reading selections include:

• Sept. 13: The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth by Zoë Schlanger — A deep immersion into the drama of green life and the complexity of the wild, exploring how plants communicate, recognize kin and behave socially.
• Oct. 11: Crossings: How Road Ecology is Shaping the Future of Our Planet by Ben Goldfarb — An examination of the growing science of road ecology and how human infrastructure impacts wildlife and ecosystems.
• Nov. 8: The Rise of Wolf 8: Witnessing the Triumph of Yellowstone’s Underdog by Rick McIntyre — The true story of a small, unlikely wolf who overcame adversity to become a celebrated pack leader in Yellowstone National Park.

Books are primarily nonfiction and may be found at local bookstores, libraries or online.

To register, email dnr.volobog@illinois.gov with your name, phone number and preference for a Zoom link or a chair.

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