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Hey teachers! Are you looking for those end-of-the-year field trips for your class? Dates are filling up fast for spring field trips! Call soon to reserve a spot for your class to visit one of our sites for your end-of-year field trip. Transportation grants from the Decatur Audubon Society are still available.
Call 217.423.7708 and ask to speak with Alysia Callison, or email her at [email protected] to book your field trip.
New summer internship opportunity with us!
See full job description and information at: www.maconcountyconservation.org/get-involved/internship-opportunities/
Window on Wildlife Wednesday.
It's hard to tell from the picture, but through the speaker we can hear how alive with sound the woods is! Our Natural Resources crew did a woodland burn this Monday, with all the leaf litter gone it will be much easier to see the blossoming wildflowers and plants that will be popping up soon!
Don't forget to sign up for our wildflower hike this weekend for a chance to spot some of the first sings of Spring!
Jim Spaniol and I took a great walk at Rock Springs on Sunday afternoon, stopping at the Bird window for a while. It's very comforting to hear and watch the bird and squirrel traffic. We had an interesting walk in some areas where the prairie was burned. We noticed many empty snail shells there. Are they harmful to the prairie? #question
The birds seemed to be chirping everywhere yesterday.
Macon County Conservation District in Macon County, Illinois
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 is your entryway to more than 3,600 acres of nature, historic sites, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Hiking and bird watching are just some of the activities you can enjoy at Macon County conservation areas. Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to experience exhibits, live animals, or nature center events offered year-round.
Browse all Programs & Events to find out what’s happening throughout your Macon County Conservation District.
Our Mission
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.
