Events

TDip. Dunk. Wrap. Anyway, you do it there are some really egg-citing ways to naturally dye eggs. Kara and Anne will help you eggs-plore different techniques and dyes that will get you hopping into the holiday spirit. Don’t forget to register soon, this is an egg-clusive and egg-clent workshop you Read more

concert in the George T. Dennis Visual & Performing Arts Center Lobby. Tickets ($10 adults and $5 students) will be available at the door. For more information, visit sic.edu/CAS.  

Join us at Touch of Nature for a full day of learning, networking, and outdoor fun! This free event explores the growing outdoor economy in Southern Illinois, with presentations covering topics like forest management, outdoor education, regional economic development, community wellness, and more. Enjoy a complimentary lunch sponsored by SI Read more

The River-to River Trail Society announces its schedule of free guided hikes in and about the Shawnee National Forest for the Spring Hiking Season. All hikes are open to the public free of charge. No reservations are required. These hikes are of at least moderate difficulty, and are intended for Read more

Join us on our Full Pink Moon Paddle. The Pink Moon symbolizes the sprouting of seed and the explosion of spring flowers particularly wild ground phlox or pink moss phlox which is one of the first flowers to bloom with the arrival of the spring.  Kayak the Cache wetlands and Read more

Rendleman Orchards will host the unveiling of its official historical marker for the Rendleman Orchards Historic District, recently listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A brief dedication ceremony will be held Friday, April 3 at 12:00 p.m. at Rendleman Orchards in Alto Pass. The short program will honor Read more

Trash Blasts will happen on the first Friday of every month from March until June from 1 pm to 3 pm at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. The selected sites for this spring are: Grantsburg Swamp on April  3 Ripple Hollow on May 1 Dutchman Lake on June Read more

Butterflies and the Plants They Need Presentation, surveyinformation, and optional hike Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar For additional information visit Cache River State Natural Area on Facebook. (618) 657-2064

The River-to-River Trail Society will once again offer a schedule of guided hikes in and near the Shawnee National Forest. All hikes are free and open to the public, and typically average about four hours in length. Although the hikes vary in level of difficulty, all are intended for people Read more

Butterflies and the Plants They Need - Presentation, Survey Information, and Optional Hike, Presenters: Anne Parmley, Mary McCarthy, Pat Dunbar, 1:00 p.m.

Trillium Trail in Giant City is one of the best spring wildflower trails in southern Illinois. Join the Natural Resources Coordinator as we meander through the spring woods and take a closer look at these petite beauties. This is a moderately difficult two-mile trail with some steep stair climbing. Please Read more