Macon County Conservation District

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

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Closure and Cancellation Notice


ANNOUNCEMENT: Conditions are NO LONGER favorable for cross-country ski or snowshoe rentals. Thank you for your understanding.

Featured & Upcoming Events at Macon County Conservation District

Trip to Starved Rock for Eagle Viewing

Saturday, January 18, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Trip to Starved Rock for Eagle Viewing

Saturday, January 25, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Trip to Starved Rock for Eagle Viewing

Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Winter Raccoon Candy Cane Hunt

Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

News & Announcements

District Project Updates

With the busy summer and fall seasons behind us, we’re turning our focus to several exciting new projects that will benefit both our community and local ecosystems. Here’s a look into three of our biggest projects.

Decatur Area Audubon Society Bus Grants for 2024-25 School Year

Decatur Area Audubon Society is once again providing funding towards bus transportation for the 2024-25 school year to Rock Springs Nature Center or any of the five Macon County Conservation Areas, or towards in-classroom programs with Conservation District staff. This grant applies to any school in Macon County, or those [...]

Homeschool Programs Returning for Fall at Macon County Conservation District

As the leaves start to turn and a crispness fills the air, it's the perfect time for homeschool children to delve into nature and history with Macon County Conservation District’s fall homeschool programs. Designed for ages 5-15, these programs offer an engaging blend of discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games [...]

Grant for Bike Trail Renovations

On Thursday, May 16, the Macon County Conservation District hosted a public open house to give residents a chance to review plans for renovations to a portion of the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail as well as improvements to Steven's Creek. The primary objectives of this project are to stabilize [...]

Rock Springs Bike Trail Closure

IMPORTANT NOTICE After all the recent rains, our crews discovered a culvert on the bike trail had damage, and the surrounding soil and rock has begun to erode away. For the safety of our bikers, hikers, and visitors, we will be closing a portion of the bike trail for the [...]

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: [...]

Upcoming Events

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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