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Trash Blast | Ripple Hollow

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual spring Trash Blasts! They will…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: May 1, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
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Herbicide Applicator Training for Volunteers

About the training: Join the Forest Service for our annual herbicide applicator training. This training will provide volunteers with the skills and…
Times: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dates: May 9, 2026
Contact information: Alyssa Macuiba, alyssa.macuiba@usda.gov
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Annual Fishing Derby

Friends of the Shawnee National Forest, in partnership with Shawnee National Forest and the Illinois Extension, are excited to invite the public to…
Times: 8:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: May 16, 2026
Contact information: Mississippi Bluffs Ranger District, 618-833-8576
trash blast flyer with details

Trash Blast | Dutchman Lake

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual spring Trash Blasts! They will…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: June 5, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
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Snake Road Sentinel Fall Workshop

Shawnee National Forest is seeking volunteers to assist with data collection on Snake Road during the fall season road closure. Snake Road Sentinels…
Times: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Dates: August 22, 2026
Contact information: Alyssa Macuiba, alyssa.macuiba@usda.gov , 618-658-2111
trash blast flyer with details

Trash Blast | Bean Ridge

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual fall Trash Blasts! They will happen…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: September 4, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
trash blast flyer with details

Trash Blast | Turkey Bayou

Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual Fall Trash Blasts! They…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: October 2, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
trash blast flyer with details

Trash Blast | Iron Furnace (Forest Service Road 1901)

Shawnee National Forest, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host our annual fall Trash Blasts! They will happen…
Times: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dates: November 6, 2026
Contact information: Illinois Extension, cupquake@illinois.edu , 217-333-5900
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