Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
[email protected]

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Featured & Upcoming Events at Macon County Conservation District

Geminid Meteor Shower

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 9:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Winter Raccoon Candy Cane Hunt

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Trivia Night

Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Trip to Starved Rock for Eagle Viewing

Saturday, January 20, 2024 | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

News & Announcements

Giving Tuesday

Giving Back This Giving Tuesday Giving a little helps a lot. On Giving Tuesday, people all around the world do their part to give back! This year, we're asking for your support to help us protect and conserve the natural resources of our community. Your donations will help us to: [...]

New bus route to Rock Springs Nature Center

We are thrilled to announce a brand-new city bus route connecting downtown Decatur to Rock Springs Conservation Area! This trial route will stop at Rock Springs on weekdays, seven different times throughout the day: 8:30, 9:00, 9:30, and 10am, and 4:00, 4:30, and 5:00pm. To encourage people to visit us, [...]

Trail Conditions

The bike trail at Rock Springs Conservation Area has been cleared off and is reopened for use.

Conservation Area Hours

Conservation Areas are open 7am to sunset, every day of the year (pending "Trail Conditions" above). Pets are welcome, but must be leashed at all times.

MCCD on Facebook

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December 8th, 10:52 am
Macon County Conservation District
The Macon County Conservation District has a full-time position open. Head to the link below to read the full job description!

https://www.maconcountyconservation.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/

The Macon County Conservation District has a full-time position open. Head to the link below to read the full job description!

www.maconcountyconservation.org/get-involved/job-opportunities/
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December 7th, 8:57 am
Macon County Conservation District
December 7th is #NationalIllinoisDay! 

Did you know that almost 80% of Illinois is farmland? With all that amazing soil from all the prairies that used to cover our state, its not hard to see why! 

 #naturalillinois #outdoorillinois #MiddleofEverything #enjoyillinios #OnlyinIllinois #centralillinois #MaconConservation

December 7th is #NationalIllinoisDay!

Did you know that almost 80% of Illinois is farmland? With all that amazing soil from all the prairies that used to cover our state, it's not hard to see why!

#naturalillinois #outdoorillinois #middleofeverything #enjoyillinios #onlyinillinois #centralillinois #maconconservation
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December 6th, 3:11 pm
Macon County Conservation District
Yesterday, we had our Volunteer Holiday party! We love putting this event on as a way to thank our amazing volunteers during the holiday season. Its always fun to have some great food with some great people!

Yesterday, we had our Volunteer Holiday party! We love putting this event on as a way to thank our amazing volunteers during the holiday season. It's always fun to have some great food with some great people! ... See MoreSee Less

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What an Amazing Group of People, so Appreciated

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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

The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity.

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