Macon County Conservation District

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

Programs & Activities

Events located at Rock Springs Conservation Area and open to all ages unless otherwise indicated. Register online by noon, unless otherwise noted.

Celestino Ruffini Artwork Exhibit

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

North Gallery Artist Celestino Ruffini uses many mediums to capture the beauty of nature, including coal, paint, pen, and wood.

Danny Pratt Photography Exhibit

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

South Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer, Danny Pratt.

Canoe the Sangamon

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Adults are invited to paddle a canoe down one of our local waterways as part of the annual Homecoming Celebration hosted by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park.

Event Series Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

Event Series Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United States

Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $2/person. Members are free.

$2

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

Acoustic Music Jam

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Enjoy live bluegrass tunes at the monthly Acoustic Music Jam. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune, or simply enjoy the talents of these volunteer musicians. Free.

Van Trip to St. Louis Zoo

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions in this van trip to St. Louis Zoo.

Event Series Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United States

Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $2/person. Members are free.

$2

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

Event Series Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion Open House

Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United States

Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $2/person. Members are free.

$2
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