by Shawn Gossman | Feb 19, 2026 | Events
All proceeds go to Equality Fire Department and the Friends of the Shawnee National Forest. The fun begins with a guided hike to Pounds Hollow Arch. Hikers will meet at thePounds Hollow parking lot at 9 a.m. and then carpool to the trail head. A Forest Therapy Walk to...
by Shawn Gossman | Apr 23, 2023 | Trash Blasts
The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Illinois Extension hosts a trash blast Friday, May 5 from 1-3 p.m. at Iron Mountain in Union County. Grabbers, buckets and trash bags will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes,...
by Shawn Gossman | Mar 9, 2023 | Trash Blasts
The Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, along with the U.S. Forest Service and Illinois Extension hosts a trash blast Friday April 7 from 1-3 p.m. at Ripple Hollow along the Union/Alexander County line. Grabbers, buckets and trash bags will be provided. Please...
by Shawn Gossman | Feb 10, 2023 | Events
Second Annual Shawnee Polar Plunge Register for the Plunge, lunch and workshop at go.illinois.edu/2ndAnnualPolarPlungeHike, lunch/workshop, dinner hosted by Rim Rock’s Dogwood Cabins. Donations for the Plunge can be made...
