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Macon County Conservation District Events & Program Calendar 2007
Decatur, Illinois

All events are held at the Rock Springs Conservation Area and Nature Center unless otherwise noted.
All events are one hour in duration unless otherwise noted.

May

Sat., May 10, 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Chicago Botanic Garden Trip

Join us on this delightful charter bus trip to the Chicago Botanic Garden. We will have a “Grand Tram Tour”, a box lunch and time to look around at the beautiful gardens and gift shop. Fee- $85/ person (includes box lunch). Reservations required by April 29.

Sat., May 10, 10 a.m.
Nature Lapsit

Children 0-3 years of age will learn about nature through stories, play, and a craft. Co-sponsored by BabyTALK.

Sun., May 11, 1 – 4 p.m.
Music Jam

Listen in on good old bluegrass music played by area musicians.

Sat., May 17, 8 a.m.
Decatur Audubon Society Breakfast Potluck

Open to all.

Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.
Dulcimer Club

Enjoy tranquil dulcimer music played by our talented volunteers.

Sat., May 17, 10 a.m.
Hide and Seek Fawns

Discover how a fawn survives its first year of life through a story and sensory filled hike.

Sun., May 18, 2 p.m.
Family Fun - Paper-Making Party

Bring the family and have fun learning how to make paper out of materials found in nature. Fee- $ 2. Reservations required.

Wed. May 21, 7 p.m.
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting

Open to all.

Sat., May 24, 10 a.m.
Huff and Puff Nature Hike

Work off those winter pounds and add a fresh spring to your step with a naturalist led hike along the River Trail.

Sun., May 25, 2 p.m.
Froggie Went a Courtin’

Yip! Yip! Yip! Join the naturalist at the pond to listen to the cricket frogs and bullfrogs as they look for their companions.

Sun., May 25, 2 – 4 p.m.
Oglesby Mansion Open House

The restored home of Illinois Governor Richard Oglesby is open for tours. Stop by to explore life in the 1870s while strolling through this beautiful home. 421 W. William St., Decatur.

Sat., May 31, 1 p.m.
School's Out Hike

Stretch out those legs and get ready for the summer time fun on an adventurous hike through the forest.

Sat., May 31, TBA
Vintage Baseball

Support your local “club nine.” Come out and watch the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels challenge the St. Louis Unions during this home match.

Sat., May 31, 10 a.m.
Dulcimer Club

Enjoy tranquil dulcimer music played by our talented volunteers.

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconcountyconservation.org

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