Friends of the
Shawnee National Forest
Supporting and Preserving the Shawnee National Forest
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest is a nonprofit organization that supports the Shawnee National Forest by promoting land stewardship, environmental education, and responsible outdoor recreation.
Visit the Shawnee
Visit Southern Illinois and experience the wonders Shawnee National Forest has to offer!
Events
Looking for something to do? Stay up-to-date on the latest happenings in the community.
Volunteer
Do you have extra time to give back to the community? We’d love to hear from you!
Did You Know?
The Shawnee National Forest is approximately 286,000 acres.
- It’s the only national forest in the state of Illinois.
- The Shawnee National Forest is on one of the America the Beautiful Quarters. It features Camel Rock with a red-tailed hawk soaring through the sky.
- There are 7 designated Wilderness Areas in the Shawnee National Forest. The largest is Lusk Creek Wilderness in Pope County. The smallest is Panther Den Wilderness, located south of Carbondale in Union County.
Latest News
Friends Board Member Hosts Recent Trash Blasts
Friends Board Member Hosts Recent Trash BlastsOne of our board members, Steve Melville has been actively hosting trash...
Winter Happenings with the Friends of the Shawnee
Friends of the Shawnee and the University of Illinois Extension plan 2021 partnership The Friends of the Shawnee...
Pre-Order the New T-Shirts Today!
Pre-Order Our New Shawnee T-Shirts Today!We're excited to announce, just in time for the holidays, that we've released...
Friends of the Shawnee National Forest are not only invested in the forest, but the greater southern Illinois community as well.
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Our Mission
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