 Winter & Spring Toddler 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!
Summer Camps at Macon County Conservation District  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!
 Teacher's Workshops at Rock Springs Nature Center
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! |
Civil War Exhibit Continues Through March 21st
 Visit a free exhibit on the Civil War here in Decatur. Come to Rock Springs Nature Center through March 21st to learn about the Civil War and the roles people from Decatur and Macon County played in the conflict. Admission is free.
The exhibit explores several facets of the Civil War. The local area’s monuments and markers honoring its veterans are featured in a photographic display. The life stories of five Union Army generals from Decatur are also told along with information on homefront efforts by local women to contribute to the war. Teachers and other educators can learn about an outreach box on this topic. The box can be checked out for up to 2 weeks and used to help students learn with various resources including books, lesson plans, a reproduction uniform and videos.
Mountain Dulcimer Workshop
 Join us at the Rock Springs Nature Center on March 20, 2010 for a Mountain Dulcimer Workshop presented by Mike Anderson, a renown storyteller and music maker from Jacksonville, IL. The workshop is sponsored by the Macon County Conservation District.
A Beginner’s session will be from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. with an Intermediate session from 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 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.
Don’t own a dulcimer? We have a limited number to lend. Please let us know when you pre-register if you wish to borrow one. |
 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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