from 7:00 a.m. until sunset, every day of the year.

Today's Sunrise Sunset in Decatur, IL:
    Sunrise is at: 5:31 AM
    Sunset is at: 8:28 PM

Macon County Conservation District is your entryway to more than 3,200 acres of nature, wildlife and outdoor recreation.

The Rock Springs Bike Trail will be undergoing construction from July 2, 2009 to approximately July 10, 2009. Only parts of the trail will be closed at a time. The south half of the trail will be closed July 2-3 and the north half of the trail will be closed the next week.

Please call the Conservation District Hotline for current updates about trail and park availability at (217) 421-7493.

Visit Macon County Conservation Areas for camping, hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, and enjoying nature. Click on the links below for more information & maps to each conservation area:

• Rock Springs Conservation Area - Decatur, IL
• Friends Creek Conservation Area - Cisco, IL
• Sand Creek Conservation Area - Decatur, IL
• Griswold Conservation Area - Blue Mound, IL
• Fort Daniel Conservation Area - East of Mt. Zion, IL

Join author and geologist Philip C. Reed for a program about the many natural water springs in Illinois and their history. A book signing will follow the presentation. The program will be at 2:00pm on Sunday, July 19th at the Rock Springs Nature Center in Decatur. Admission is free. See our Special Events page for more information.

Check out our Events page to see the many family-friendly activities going on in the Macon County Conservation District. June's events feature camping, Abraham Lincoln, Independence Day celebrations, vintage base ball, and more!

Fish, hike, play, and grill! Friends Creek Conservation Area Campground is now open for the 2009 camping season! Enjoy the fishing, hiking, picnicking and more at Friends Creek Campground! Campsites are available on a first come, first served basis or by reservation. You can download a map of the campground, the campground application, and more on our Friends Creek Campground page.

Wildlife Partners support the animals of the Rock Springs Nature Center. Learn how to become a Wildlife Partner.

To promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring natural areas and cultural sites so as to leave them unimpaired for future generations.

Environmental awareness and stewardship don't require overwhelming changes. Here are some Green Tips that you can incorporate into your daily life to care for the earth and reduce your impact on the earth's resources.