Shawnee Volunteer Corp Workdays
Garden of the Gods Wilderness
Hitching Post Trailhead
May 12 | 9 a.m. — 2 p.m.
Learn about maintaining trails in wilderness areas with mules! Join the Forest Service working alongside pack animals hardening trail surfaces in Garden of the Gods Wilderness. Tools and safety gear will be provided. No experience necessary.
Registration is required. For information and registration visit www.tailsntrails.eventbrite.com or call 618-833-8576.
Kids ages 5 through 15 are invited to a Fishing Derby. Learn to fish and have fun with games and crafts. Children will sign up by age for fishing and casting contests. Prizes will be awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in different fishing categories. Some bait will be provided. Must be accompanied by an adult. Lunch will be provided.
Registration begins at 8 a.m.
Saturday, May 19th 8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m,
Pennant Bar – Pond #4 Grantsburg
Saturday, May 19th 8:30 a.m. — 12 p.m.
Oakwood Bottoms Interpretive Site Grand Tower
* Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on for lunch.
This weekend competitive foot race will take place across Shawnee National Forest lands near Ozark, Illinois. The race begin Saturday at 6:00 am and ends Sunday at 11:59 am. Race courses consists of 100-mile, 100K and 50K beginning and ending at Camp Ondessonk private property.
Forest visitors please be aware of the increased number of people on forest trails or roads in this area - see map.
There will be temporary red flagging, tape and directional signs marking the race course. For the safety of the runners, please do not remove or alter these markings.
Enjoy a walk in the woods with Silviculturist Justin Dodson and Soil Scientist-Hydrologist, Brooke Hagarty as they discuss what makes up a healthy forest and its importance in watershed protection. Participants should pre-register by calling Hidden Springs Ranger District at (618) 658-2111.
Hosted by Illinois Forestry Association the fair focuses on collaborative forestry management in southern Illinois. A variety of conservation organizations will have booths on such topics as forest health, managing your forest or woodland and southern Illinois forests-past, present & future. There will also be a woodmizer (portable sawmill) demonstration. Shawnee National Forest employees will be on-hand to discuss oak-forest health and management.
96 multi-disciplinary, hands-on activities can be found inside PLT’s PreK-8 Environmental Education Activity Guide – each one tailored to specific grade levels and learning objectives designed to make teaching and learning fun! Open to all formal & nonformal educators, volunteers and anyone who works with students on natural resource topics, both in and out of the classroom. Registration deadline Aug 24th, 2018.https://www.eeai.net/upcoming-trainings.html
Friday, Sept 7
9 am - 3 pm
Giant City State Park Visitor Center
Makanda, IL
Fee: $40 includes training, PLT K-8 guide, snacks and resources (pack a lunch)
A full day of fun, free activities focused on the plants and animals of the Cache River and Cypress Creek watersheds. Canoe tours, guided hikes, live wildlife exhibits, nature activities and crafts, Asian carp fry and much more! https://www.friendsofthecache.org/events-activities
Saturday, Sept 8
9 am- 4 pm
Ullin Ball Park
Ullin, IL
Limited space on tours, please register in advance by calling Cypress Creek at 618-634-2231.
Join the Fall 2018 Ozark Tour and their experienced guides as they lead you to scenic and historic sites of Gallatin and Saline Counties and the Shawnee National Forest. Moderate hiking will be required. For more information or to register visit www.illinoisozarks.com or email info@illinoisozarks.com or call 618-264-5854.
This event is made possible through a partnership with the Illinois Ozarks and Gallatin and Saline County Tourism.
Saturday, Sept 22
8:00 am
Shawnee National Forest Headquarters
Harrisburg, IL
There is a tour fee which includes transportation, lunch, entry fees/donation and a souvenir t-shirt..
Join Friends of the Shawnee for their fall Trash Blast. Enjoy outstanding autumn weather and scenery at Garden of the Gods while volunteering to help one of the most beautiful spots in the Midwest free of trash. Participants should meet at the Observation Trail parking lot between 9:30am and 10 am. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes and bring water and a sack lunch.
Celebrate the 31th Annual Hunting and Fishing Days! This event focuses on the legacy and activities of hunting and fishing in Illinois. It is an educational, family event, dedicated to teaching ethics, safety, and conservation in order to enhance the outdoor experience. Admission and parking are FREE! Visit www.sihfd.org for more information.
Saturday, September 22 & Sunday, September 23
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL
Join Illinois Department of Natural Resources Natural Heritage Biologist Scott Ballard for a guided hike along Snake Road. Learn about the variety of reptiles and amphibians that are found in this ecologically rich area. Long pants, hiking shoes and water are recommended.
Saturday, October 6 12:00 pm – 3 pm
Winters Pond
Pine Hills Research Natural Area
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