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Conservation areas are Open...
from 7:00 a.m. until sunset, every day of the year.

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Macon County Conservation District is your entryway to more than 3,200 acres of nature, wildlife and outdoor recreation.
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Trails are open
Please call the Conservation District Hotline for current updates about trail and park availability at (217) 421-7493.

The River Trail at Rock Springs Conservation Area is closed due to trail bridge construction. Watch for updates or for more information call (217) 423-7708.

Please note - Rock Springs Nature Center cannot be accessed from the north via Wyckles Road. The bridge is under construction. To get to the nature center, use route 36 to route 48, south to Rock Springs Road. Take Rock Springs Road west to the Rock Springs Conservation Area entrance.

The Rock Springs canoe launch area located on Wyckles Road is CLOSED until August 2010.

Griswold Conservation Area is currently closed for construction. Read more...

Toddler Camps
It's time for Spring Mini Camps! Looking for some nature-filled fun for your toddler? Venture out to Rock Springs Nature Center and experience Mini Camps for toddlers with their adult companions. Each camp includes stories, activities, a craft and snack. Older children will take a short hike.

Upcoming camps include "Shamrocks & Rainbows" and "Sunny Skies & Rainy Days". The fee is $10 per camp and pre-registration is required. See our Camps page for more information!

 

Upcoming Teacher's Workshops
Two teachers' workshops are being offered by the Macon County Conservation District. Women of Early Illinois is March 18, 4pm – 8pm. March 25, from 4pm – 8pm, the topic is Endangered and Exotic Illinois. The fee for each workshop is $10. Teachers can earn CPDU's for each workshop. See the "For Educators" page for more information!


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Hiking & bird watching are just some of the programs you can enjoy at Macon County Conservation areas.

See Program & Events to find out what's happening throughout the Macon County Conservation District this winter.

Summer Camps 2010!
Summer Fun = Summer Camp at the Macon County Conservation District! Early Bird Registration is March 27, 2010 starting at 9:00 am!

Children ages 1 - 12 will have a great summer attending camps at Macon County Conservation District! Choose from Earth Adventures, Mini Camps, Outdoor Adventure Camp, Junior Pioneer Adventure Camp, Pioneer Adventure Camp, X-treme Camps, and our new Art Camps! This year, we are offering new Family Camps and Adult Camps! Learn more about these camps and more on our Camps page!

Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
A Mountain Dulcimer Workshop, presented by Mike Anderson, will be held at the Rock Springs Nature Center on Saturday, March 20. Beginners session will be from 10 am - 11:30 am. An Advanced session will be from 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm. The cost is $20.00 per person for one session and $35.00 per person if attending both. Pre-Registration by phone is required. Call 217-423-7708. See our Special Events page for more information.

Invitation to BidInvitation to Bid
The Macon County Conservation District is seeking bids for construction of a maintenance facility. Sealed bids will be received until 2:00 p.m. March 10, 2010, local time at the Macon County Conservation District Business Office at which time they will be opened and publicly read. For more information, visit our Invitation to Bid page.

Now Hiring: Seasonal Job Opportunities
The Macon County Conservation District is seeking summer seasonal help. We are now accepting applications for a Historic Sites Intern. To apply, download and print the employment application or pick one up at Macon County Conservation District business office located at the Rock Springs Nature Center. Please visit our Job Opportunities page for more information on this position.


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.

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Environmental awareness and stewardship don't require overwhelming changes. Visit our Green Living section to read tips and articles on how to incorporate greener living ideas into your daily life!

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Check out our Events page to see the many family-friendly activities going on in the Macon County Conservation District. March's events feature mini camps, family nature hikes, music and more!

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

 

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The Macon County Conservation District invites you to visit the many natural areas in Macon County, Illinois, including Rock Springs Nature Center, which offers nature programs, special activities, nature hikes, summer camps, music programs, conference rooms for all ages throughout the year in Decatur, Illinois.
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconcountyconservation.org

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