The Macon County Conservation Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of natural and cultural resources and educational opportunities for the people of Macon County.
Its purpose is to: preserve and maintain wild lands, open spaces and other natural or scenic resources within Macon County; preserve and protect native plants and animals, geological features, historical sites and other areas of educational and scientific interest; and support the preservation and educational purposes by raising funds through campaigns, bequests, planned gifts, memorials, and annual giving.
The Macon County Conservation Foundation, originally the Natural Heritage and Wildlife Foundation, was founded in 1981 as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation. All gifts to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent of the law.
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Successful projects of the Macon County Conservation Foundation include construction of the nature center at Rock Springs Center, development of the Rock Springs/Fairview Bike Trail, acquisition of 220 acres of land, and creation of new museum exhibits for the ecocenter at Rock Springs.
Want to sponsor the Rock Springs Nature Center animals?
A unique way to support environmental education at Rock Springs Nature Center is to become an Animal Care Partner. You'll learn more about your flying, swimming, crawling or slithering creature from special materials we send. We encourage you to visit your animal at the nature center to see the rewards of your efforts.
To support an animal for one year, select your favorite and send in your donation. Animal care includes food, supplies, cleaning of the aquarium, and medical care. We'll send you a certificate, information about your animal and an invitation to a Wildlife Partners event. We hope you will join the growing group of people who are supporting our animals.
Download the brochure and donation form here.
Group Animal Care Partners
A Group Animal Care Partnership is an opportunity for your school, organization or youth group to support the nature center's animals.
Download the brochure and donation form here.
For a donation of $50 your group will receive:
- Wildlife Partners Certificate
- Educational materials and curriculum folder
For a donation of $100 your group will receive:
- Wildlife Partners Certificate
- Educational materials and curriculum folder
- Use of a Museum in a Box curriculum kit
For a donation of $250 your group will receive:
- Wildlife Partners Certificate
- Educational materials and curriculum folder
- Use of a Museum in a Box curriculum kit
- Wildlife Partner Bookmarks (up to 40)
- Naturalist presentation at your school or business
For a donation of $250 your group will receive:
- Wildlife Partners Certificate
- Educational materials and curriculum folder
- Use of a Museum in a Box curriculum kit
- Wildlife Partner Bookmarks (up to 40)
- Private guided tour and nature program at the nature center
For more information, including details about our membership promotion...
Please call (217)423-7708 or Download the Brochure
Macon County Conservation District