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Shawnee Volunteer Corps Announces Spring Volunteer Service Days

Monday, February 26 by Jc Tinsley

Love to be outdoors and looking to make a difference? Are you a student who wants to gain hands-on outdoors experience and network with professionals? Maybe you just enjoy volunteering? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then Shawnee National Forest... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest’s Kelly Pearson named Champion of the Year and Employee of the Quarter

Monday, February 12 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest’s Kelly Pearson named Champion of the Year for her work to develop the next generation of resource professionals, outdoor enthusiasts and community leaders, says Partnership for the 21st Century Conservation Service Corps.“This is the highlight of my career,” says Pearson,... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest announces 2018 fee-free days

Friday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

The U.S. Forest Service will waive fees at most of its day-use recreation sites several times in 2018, beginning with January 15, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.“Fee-free days are our way of thanking millions of national forest visitors and encouraging new... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest annual notice of seasonal closures

Monday, December 4 by Jc Tinsley

Winter is on its way, temperatures are cooling, and Shawnee National Forest is closing some of its recreation sites and roads for the season. For trail enthusiasts, please remember the seasonal wilderness trail restriction prohibiting stock use between December 1 and March 31 within Lusk... Read More.

PRESCRIBED FIRE BRINGS LIFE TO SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST

Thursday, October 19 by Jc Tinsley

Fire helps maintain healthy oak forests, according to scientists who study native plants, birds and other wildlife. That’s why Shawnee National Forest uses fire as a tool to restore Southern Illinois forests. “Fire rejuvenates the forest. It increases nutrient availability, favors some plants over others,... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest conducting visitor surveys

Thursday, October 12 by Jc Tinsley

When visiting Shawnee National Forest, you may notice Forest Service employees wearing bright orange vests near signs that say “Survey Site – Please stop.”“We kicked off visitor surveys this month. These surveys are a way for us to understand how people feel about... Read More.

SHAWNEE NATIONAL FOREST PREPARES FOR ECLIPSE 2017

Thursday, July 20 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest is a popular destination for people headed to Southern Illinois for this summer’s solar eclipse, which takes place August 21. “We expect many people will watch the solar eclipse at NASA’s marquee event in Carbondale, and some will choose to watch it... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Trish Abney

Wednesday, July 12 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Trish Abney Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Trish Abney as Employee of the Quarter for her extra efforts. Abney is the Customer Service Representative at the Hidden Springs Ranger Station in Vienna. She was nominated for her innovative... Read More.

MORE KIDS IN THE WOODS PROGRAM SPONSORS YOUTH FROM SHAWNEE TRIBES

Thursday, June 22 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest and Southern Illinois University recently hosted a group of twelve from two Shawnee Tribes as part of a special program called More Kids in the Woods.The week-long visit to Shawnee National Forest was an opportunity for the youth to learn about,... Read More.

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Linda Hauser

Monday, May 8 by Jc Tinsley

Shawnee National Forest Employee of the Quarter, Linda Hauser Shawnee National Forest recently recognized Linda Hauser as Employee of the Quarter for her extra efforts. Hauser leads conservation education programs in Southern Illinois, which includes in-school programs for students and continuing education training for teachers.... Read More.