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 Southern Illinois and experience the wonders Shawnee National Forest has to offer!
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.
A Very Special Thanks to Our Ash Members!
Pat York * Chelsea Moss * Jill Rendleman * Dianne Mewes
Latest News
Spring 2022 Newsletter
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2022 Winter Newsletter
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Newsletter Fall 2021
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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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