Nov17
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Volunteer days, programs, fundraisers, and seasonal updates from across the forest. Looking for something to do? You’re in the right place.
Upcoming Events
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Volunteer days, programs, and fundraisers happening across the forest.
Nov21
Dec6
Alternative Gift Fair Carbondale Civic Center 2-5pm
Join Friends and other non-profit organizations for holiday shopping and a silent auction. Give with a conscious.
November 2026
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Volunteer day / event
News & Seasonal Updates
Project highlights & forest happenings.
Grrrr...Graffiti
Our go-to product is Elephant Snot (yes, really). It earns the name: it looks and behaves just as you'd imagine. While I can't say I've ever seen actual elephant snot, I'm fairly confident in the comparison.
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Friends of the Shawnee National Forest is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit dedicated to promoting responsible outdoor recreation, tourism, environmental education, and land stewardship — working hand-in-hand with the U.S. Forest Service since 2010.
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