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Shawnee National Forest Begins Prescribed Fire Season

Thursday, October 24 by WROY/WRUL Staff

HARRISBURG, IL - October 23, 2019 – With the arrival of autumn and the falling of the leaves, the Shawnee National Forest is starting its prescribed fire burn season. The forest is planning to implement prescribed fire for up to 10 to 15 thousand... Read More.

Shawnee Forest to Host Fishing Derbies

Thursday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest to Host Fishing Derbies Harrisburg, IL— May 10, 2019 — Whether you love fishing or have never tried it, taking a kid fishing can be a rewarding experience. Springtime is one of the best times to go fishing and at the annual Shawnee National Forest... Read More.

Delta Regional Authority, Rides Mass Transit District and Shawnee Mass Transit District partnering to provide transportation to no-cost medical services event in Harrisburg June 18-27

Wednesday, June 13 by Jc Tinsley

Those needing access to medical screenings, dental exams and optometry screenings can access public transportation at no cost to attend the Delta Regional Authority's Southern Care Event taking place June 18-27 in Harrisburg.Members of the military will be offering the no-cost medical screenings to... Read More.

Safety Urged In Shawnee National Forest

Wednesday, May 30 by Jc Tinsley

In the past two weeks, agencies that respond to the Shawnee National Forest have had an upturn in the number of responses being made to this recreational area.Over the Memorial Day weekend, Saline County responded to the Garden of the Gods, for three separate incidents. A... Read More.

Researchers want to determine if a metallic green beetle is munching ash trees in Shawnee National Forest

Thursday, May 17 by Jc Tinsley

Researchers have launched a project to determine if the invasive – and destructive – emerald ash borer has spread into Shawnee National Forest. Visitors to popular summertime destinations – such as Garden of the Gods and Pounds Hollow – might see bright green, long... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest hosts ArborWild program in Carbondale

Wednesday, May 16 by Jc Tinsley

Don’t miss this event where FUN meets the outdoors at Shawnee National Forest’s annual ArborWild. The drop-in event will be held Tuesday, June 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Evergreen Park in Carbondale, Illinois. This year’s event will include wildland firefighters, wildlife stations, fishing,... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST TO HOST FISHING DERBIES

Monday, May 7 by Jc Tinsley

Whether you love fishing or have never tried it, taking a kid fishing can be a rewarding experience. Springtime is one of the best times to go fishing, and at the annual Shawnee National Forest fishing derby, you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Not... Read More.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL INTERAGENCY PASSES AVAILABLE AT SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST OFFICES

Monday, April 23 by Jc Tinsley

Are you planning a trip to a national park, national forest or other federal land in the United States this year? If so, you may want to purchase an Interagency Pass prior to leaving home. The Interagency Pass provides free or reduced-fee access to... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest to use prescribed fire

Wednesday, March 7 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest plans to use prescribed fire Wednesday and Thursday, weather permitting.Prescribed fire is a planned fire that is overseen by professionals. Fall marked the beginning of the forest’s prescribed burn season, during which professionals plan to burn up to 10,000 acres. Prescribed... Read More.

Spring Snake Road Closure at Shawnee National Forest

Monday, March 5 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s Snake Road is closing March 15 so that snakes and amphibians – some of them considered threatened and endangered in Illinois and the United States – can migrate from limestone bluffs to nearby LaRue Swamp. Closing the 2.5-mile-long road, also known... Read More.