Van Trip to Kinmundy Log Cabin Village
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesHead south to Kinmundy, IL to discover their historic Log Cabin Village during their Fall Festival.
$25
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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Monarch Madness
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesLearn about monarch butterflies from naturalists, then help capture and [...]
Free
Starting a Life List: Fungi
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesJoin a naturalist to start your own life list and see how many types of fungi you can find at Rock Springs, then take your list with you and keep it growing!
$3
Van Trip to Snake Road
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesHead south to Shawnee National Forest to discover a unique spot nestled in the Larue Pine Hills. 'Snake Road', as it's called, is a forest road that hosts a migration of snakes, turtles, and amphibians in the spring and fall.
$35
Douglas Cup Tournament
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 this annual vintage base ball tournament, played with authentic 1858 rules.
Canoe Big Creek
Cannon Park 3125 S. Baltimore Ave., Decatur, IL, United StatesAll equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of a local waterway. At least one adult required per canoe. Meet at Cannon Park on S. Baltimore Ave.
$25
Prairie Pedal
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesSupport local wildlife and natural areas by riding your bicycle in this annual fundraiser event for the Macon County Conservation Foundation.
Bigfoot Hike
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesLearn about our most famous cryptid and the history of local sightings and recorded sounds, then take a hike to try and find the "big guy" ourselves.
$5
Nature Exploration in the Digital Age: Marine Debris Tracker
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesDiscover the Marine Debris Tracker, an app that helps scientists learn more about plastic pollution, then go outside and put it to the test.
$3
Fall Harvest Festival
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesCelebrate fall at Rock Springs Nature Center with fall-themed activities including archery, canoeing, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, tours at Homestead Prairie Farm, and more.
Treat Trail
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesExplore Rock Springs after dark for a spooky stroll along the treat trail!
$5
Fall Foliage Tour
Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United StatesJoin a naturalist to take a walk around Fort Daniel Conservation Area and check out the fall foliage.
$3
Candlelight Tour
Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesGlimpse what an evening in the 1860s was like at Homestead Prairie Farm, lit by candlelight and lamplight, as guides in period clothing walk you through the home.
Free
Preschool Peepers: Nature Explorers
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesLearn the different clues nature provides to tell you what's happening in the forest, then go on a scavenger hunt to see what's out there.
Free
