Summer Camp Art
North & South Gallery Our Summer Camp is in full swing, and we’re bringing our adventures indoors through a display of caper artwork. Featuring 3D elements…
Offices Closed, Nature Center Open for Independence Day (observed)
The Macon County Conservation District Offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd for Independence Day (observed). The Rock Springs Nature Center will remain…
Offices and Nature Center Closed for Independence Day
Macon County Conservation District Offices and Nature Center will be closed for Independence Day.
Saturday Stroll
Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us…
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Sunday Storytime
Event details Stop by the Children’s Room at Rock Springs Nature Center for stories, songs, and fun! We will read some nature stories, move our bodies, and…
Bethel School Open House
See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Bethel School is…
History of the Macon County Conservation District
Event details There are only five county conservation districts in Illinois. Have you ever wondered why Macon County has one of the five? Learn the early…
Acoustic Music Jam
Event details Enjoy live bluegrass tunes at the monthly Acoustic Music Jam. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune, or simply enjoy the talents of these…
The Unlovables
Event details From spiders to snakes to opossums, there are a lot of animals that are generally unloved by the general public. Discover some of our native…
Summer Concert Series: Broken Brogue
Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held…
Van Trip to the Shedd Aquarium
Event details Venture north to Chicago to explore the Shedd Aquarium. Touch a sturgeon, see a shark, watch a beluga play, and more. Meet at Rock Springs Nature…
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Audubon Intern Presentation
Event details The Macon County Conservation District partners with the Decatur Area Audubon Society to support a seasonal intern that assists both…
Summer Concert Series: Back Porch Trio
Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held…
End of Summer Bash
Event details Help us say farewell to summer and hello to the new school year with an End of Summer Bash! We will have lawn games, hot dogs over the fire,…
Astronomy Jamboree
Enjoy live music, children’s crafts, and hot dogs over the fire, then view the stars, visible planets, and possibly even a shooting star or two. Bring a lawn…
Summer Concert Series: Harlem Hayfield
Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held…
Van Trip to Wheels O’ Time Museum
Discover antique locomotives and vintage cars at the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap, IL. $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by…
Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois
Event details Before the Civil War, hemp briefly took root on Illinois farms. Local historian Curtis Mann will share the attempts to grow it here. Discover a…
Creek Walk
Event details Slip on your water shoes and dress to get dirty as we explore the creek at Fort Daniel! Whether the water is low or high, there’s always…
Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers
Event details From dandelions to wood sorrel, Macon County abounds with edible wildflowers. Join a naturalist on a guided walk through the woods to search for…