Forestry At Southern Illinois University

08/27/2026

Brush Week is almost over! Make sure to come to some events!

DAY FOUR OF BRUSH WEEK: Today we'll be checking out Giant City Nature Trail for an afternoon hike! We'll be meeting in the Breezeway again for carpooling at 5:30PM and estimated arrival at the trail head around 6PM! 🥾 See you there!

08/27/2026

08/25/2026

Mark your calendars for the Welcome Back BBQ and RSO Fair! Wednesday, August 26th from 6PM-8PM at the Agricultural Building there will be FREE BBQ (If you have your student ID) and an opportunity to mingle with fellow CALPS students and RSOs!
We hope to see you there!

08/25/2026

Day two is underway!

DAY 2 OF BRUSH WEEK: Come and join us at Kinkaid Spillway for a swim! 🏊‍♂️ We'll be meeting at the Agriculture Lot at 4:30PM for Carpooling, or just meet us there!

Shawnee National Forest, 432 N Spillway Rd, Gorham, IL

08/24/2026

Just a reminder to all that TONIGHT is the first night of Society of American Forester’s Brush Week! The officers are excited to welcome new and old members alike! No tree ID experience needed!

08/21/2026

Hello Forestry students! This week is our BRUSH WEEK, with many opportunities to meet other students and find your way around our forestry RSOs; SAF and Timber sports Club.

Monday, August 24th: Intro & Tree ID hike - Meeting in the Ag Breezeway @ 5-6 PM

Tuesday, August 25th: Swimming at Kincaid Spillway - Meeting in the Ag Breezeway @ 4:30 PM for carpooling.

Wednesday, August 26th: CALPS BBQ & RSO Fair on the Ag Lawn @ 6-8 PM. Please come with your student ID!

Thursday, August 27th: Hiking at Giant City Nature Trail - Meeting at the Ag Breezeway @ 5:30 PM, Arriving at Trailhead by 6 PM

Friday, August 28th: Timbersports Demo and Bonfire at TIC (241 Thunderstorm Rd) - Meeting at the Ag Breezeway @ 3:30 PM for carpooling, Demo @ 4 PM, Bonfire at Dusk/Sunset

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To be added to the SAF email list if you haven’t already signed up, please email [email protected]!

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08/17/2026

Big things are happening! Dr. Pease is heading up an exciting new project, partnered with Illinois Dept of Transportation to mitigate and minimize the impact of transportation projects on wildlife and ecosystems. Stay tuned for exciting updates from the Roadside Ecology Center!

Southern Illinois University Carbondale and the Illinois Department of Transportation are partnering on a 10-year, $40 million intergovernmental agreement that aims to mitigate and minimize the impact of transportation projects on wildlife and ecosystems in Southern Illinois. The pact is the univers...

08/06/2026

Mark your calendars! We are excited to invite you to the College of Agricultural, Life, and Physical Sciences Career Fair on Monday, September 14, 2026.

06/16/2026

More pictures from summer camp! Thanks Ben for sending!

06/15/2026

Can you spot Doc? Dr. Ruffner participated in the Charlie Team at last year's Polish Fire Camp. They gather to train and learn about wildland fire across Europe, Asia, and North America. 🔥

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