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.   However, with the Total Eclipse happening so close to the beginning of April we will be moving April's Trash Blast Read more…

The Village of Alto Pass is proud to present their Third Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival. The music, dance, cultural extravaganza and party that is the Annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration will occur on May 4th, from 9:00 AM until 9:00 PM. Please join our quaint little village in celebrating Read more…

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…

A once a year shared pottery experience. Everyone is invited to spend some time exploring the Southern Illinois landscape and the diverse group of potters that make this area home. Each potter will be available for answering questions and of course, showing their work. Some potters will have studio tours, Read more…

Come and experience living history as you tour authentic buildings and learn from reenactors. Southern Illinois history comes to life at “Life on the Illinois Frontier.”  Visit us and experience this rare location in S. IL that is home to many rare and interesting buildings and cabins, including: actives for Read more…

Comedy, spoken word, music. $5.  at the door.  To reserve your spot email zj.rowatt@gmail.com    904-625-1109

Native Plant Sale Fundraiser - May 11, 2024 8am - 2pm Turley Park, Carbondale, IL High quality nursery stock native perennial wildflowers, ferns, and grasses, All $10 each. Plants locally grown by Southernwood Gardens - Alto Pass, IL Preorder available visit: https://greenearthinc.org/plant-sale Proceeds benefit Green Earth & The Southern Chapter Read more…

Are you excited to get outdoors and hit the trails, but scared of getting lost? Join Anne Townsend from Illinois Extension as she guides us through the basics of orienteering. The woods doesn’t have to be a scary place if you know how to navigate. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.

For many people, encountering a snake can be a frightening experience. Join Jeremy Schumacher, Forester and reptile enthusiast, as he discusses these often misunderstood creatures. This program will be held in a controlled and self-paced environment with a variety of live species. Please call 618-457-4836 to register.

Join us for an afternoon of fun and fantastic blues music at the vineyard as we say, “Hat’s Off” to the new graduates.  Bring a lawn chair, a good friend or two and enjoy fine wine, great music and more in a Tuscan setting deep in the scenic Shawnee National Read more…

What better way to spend Mother's Day than being greeted by the sounds of nature of the Cache River at sunset. We will launch from the boathouse at 6 p.m. and returned at sunset. We'll paddle for about 2 hours, stopping along beaver lodges, ancient cypress groves and learning about Read more…

May 15 Pageant will start at 6 pm:  Baby Photo, Mini Mr & Miss, Little Miss, Junior Miss, Queen May 16th Gospel Night at New Life Christian Center 6pm-8pm May 17th Library Bake Sale 8 am, Corey Evitts 7pm-10pm, Bingo  7pm-10pm(pending approval) May 18th  DAY FULL OF FUN 8AM- 5k 10:00 Read more…