Events

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: Ripple Hollow on May 1 Dutchman Lake on June 5 During Trash Blasts we will break into small […]

The Blossom Moon marks the arrival of high spring. Come Join river guide Max Hooten for a night paddle around the Cache River Wetlands canoe trail. Listen along the way for the sounds of spring and watch the moon rise over the water. We will meet 15 minutes before the […]

Bring your family, bring a friend, and join us for this old-fashioned event at the Saline Creek Pioneer Village and Museumlocated at 1600 S. Feazel St., Harrisburg, Illinois(Not far from the Shawnee National Forest!) -The Historical Society will offer FREE tours for all ages and volunteers will also be demonstrating […]

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 […]

SIC Children’s Choir and SIC’s Studio618 Dance School present ”Enchanted Melodies and Movements” Spring Concert and Dance Recital. There will be a suggested $5 donation at the door to attend. For more info, visit sic.edu/kids or email Joshua.kimball@sic.edu. For tickets or sponsorships, visit the website or call (618) 252-5400 ext. Read more

The Concert Choirs of Southeastern Illinois College and Rend Lake College join together once again along with the SIC Community Band for their Spring Concert “Chiarascuro” at the George T. Dennis Visual and Performing Arts Center. Free admission. The choirs will perform a second show the previous night, May 5 Read more

The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly Read more

Presenter: Adam Phillips, IDNR District Wildlife Biologist 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

The creeks are running, the flowers are blooming, and everything is green! What better time to head out to the Giant City Visitors Center, have a cup of coffee and a snack, a little conversation, and then head out to the beautiful late spring woods for a short and leisurly Read more

Host: Sydney Waters, Natural Resources Coordinator, 1:30–2:30 p.m.

SAG Station (Drinks and Snacks) and SAG Driver will be available during the run times. Run race timing will be provided for competitive runners. You can run at your own pace if you want to or try to race others. Food trucks and entertainment will be present at the park Read more

 (Pulaski Co) Mounds City National Cemetery,  10am. This elaborate service consists of the National Anthem, Pledge of Allegiance, lowering of the Flag, Invocation, Civil War Re-enactors, Guest Speakers, Laying of the Wreath, Benediction, rifle and cannon salute, and Taps.  618-748-9041

Half of the magic and majesty of Earth happens at night while we are boxed up in our homes and buildings! Join SIU STEM Education Research Center experiential educator Steve Gariepy for an interpretive walk through the interesting Giant City uplands as day shifts to night. Please call 618-457-4836 for […]

Henry N. Barkhausen Cache River Wetlands Center 8885 State Route 37 South • Cypress, Illinois 62923 Phone: (618) 657-2064