Van Trip to St. Louis Zoo
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesObserve wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions in this van trip to St. Louis Zoo.
Programs & Activities
Events located at Rock Springs Conservation Area and open to all ages unless otherwise indicated. Register online by noon, unless otherwise noted.
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Preschool Peepers: Fishing Frenzy
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesLearn about the types of fish you can find in our local waterways, then, with help from your adult buddy, cast your fishing pole and see if you can catch anything!
Independence Day 1860
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEnjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, see the heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, learn about archaeology, play with vintage toys and games, and at 2pm, enjoy a performance from the 33rd Illinois Volunteer Regiment Band.
Van Trip to Wildlife Prairie Park
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesObserve a variety of animals that are or were native to Illinois in this 1,800-acre zoological park just outside of Peoria.
Rock Springs Ground Squirrels Vintage Base Ball Game
BeautifulTrobaughField 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesJoin us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, in a game of vintage base ball played with authentic 1858 rules.
Unplug Illinois Day
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesDitch your electronic devices and enjoy an afternoon “unplugged” at Rock Springs!
All About Monarchs
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMonarch butterflies are a captivating species, and their recent designation as Endangered on the IUCN’s Red List for Threatened Species has made them even more enigmatic. Learn what this designation means for monarchs as we learn about their natural history and explore ways to help these delicate insects.
Rock Springs Ground Squirrels Vintage Base Ball Game
BeautifulTrobaughField 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesJoin us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, in a game of vintage base ball played with authentic 1858 rules.
A Day in the Life of a Zooarchaeologist
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesZooarchaeology is the study of animal remains recovered from archaeological sites. Learn what it’s like to be a zooarchaeologist through hands-on activities and a presentation.
Astronomy Jamboree
Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United StatesThis year’s event coincides with the Perseid Meteor Shower! Enjoy a free concert from 8-8:45pm, create a craft to take home, enter a giveaway, and view the stars, visible planets, and meteor shower.
Van Trip to the Saint Louis Science Center
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesDiscover dinosaurs, space, STEM activities, and much more at this engaging science museum in downtown St. Louis.
Preschool Peepers: Buzzing Bees
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesWhat’s so special about bees? Learn about some of our native bee species and the important work they do, make a bee hotel to take home, and go outside to peruse the flowers in search of wild bees.
