Macon County Conservation Special Events
Rock
Springs Nature Center is located on the southwestern
edge of Decatur. To reach to Rock Springs
Center from Decatur go south on Route 48 and
turn right onto Rock Springs Road. Watch for signs. Plenty
of parking is available.
 Teacher Workshops at Macon County Conservation District
Teachers can earn four Continuing Professional Development Units (CPDU’s) at Macon County Conservation District Teacher’s Workshops held at the Rock Springs Nature Center. The fee for each workshop is $15. Reservations are required. Call 217-423-7708 or email mccd@maconcountyconservation.org for more information or to make reservations.
Illinois Mammals: February 23, 4 – 8 p.m.
The Civil War In Illinois:
March 20, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
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 Summer Camp Registration Kick-Off
Saturday, April 14, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Register your children, ages 1-16, for our interactive summer camps. Summer camps will help children explore the outdoors, make new friends, and learn something new. Fees range from $10 to $70. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Early bird savings is available from April 14th through April 30th. Visit our Camps page for more information.
Camps include: Art Camp, Buddy Camp, Earth Adventures, Mini Camp, Nature Discovery Camp, Nature Explorers, Outdoor Adventure Camp, Pioneer Adventure Camp, X-treme Camp
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 Cross Country Ski Workshops
at Rock Springs Conservation Area
Saturdays & Sundays
in February, 4 p.m.
Cross country skiing for one hour can burn between 400-800 calories! This activity is a great way to observe wildlife and explore the outdoors. Sign up for this workshop to learn the basics of cross-country skiing. Fee $12, includes skis, boots, poles and one hour of instruction ($4 with your own skis). At least 4 inches of snow and reservations required.
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 Eagle Viewing Trip
in Alton, Illinois
Saturday, February 4, 7am-5pm
We will travel to the Alton area to view eagles. Our first stop will be at the new Riverlands Audubon Center. We will lunch at the Pere Marquette Lodge and visit the Nature Center at Pere Marquette. Then we will travel the Great River Road to view eagles. We will stop in Grafton to sample the shops if time permits.
The cost is $65 per person and includes lunch.
Reservations required - please call for availability. |
 Festival of Spring
Saturday, April 21
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of activities for the whole family, including music, birds of prey shows, wagon rides, canoe rodeo, food, hikes and more. Visit our Festival of Spring page for more information.
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 Bird Banding Demonstration
Saturday, April 21, 8 – 10 a.m.
Saturday, May 19, 8 – 10 a.m.
Dr. Travis Wilcoxen of Millikin University will present a bird banding demonstration at Rock Springs Nature Center. The program will feature wild birds at close range and will describe capture techniques and a health assessment of individual birds. |
 Birthday Adventures
at Rock Springs Nature Center
Let us help you provide a "naturally" fun adventure for your child's next birthday!
Included with each party; Naturalist led activity with many themes from which to choose, cupcakes, drinks and gift bag for each child, reserved room for refreshments and gift time, and time to explore the ecocenter exhibits. Call (217) 423-7708 for more information or to schedule your child's party.
Learn more about our Birthday Party packages here. |
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Macon County Conservation District
