Katherine Unruh Artwork Exhibit
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILNorth Gallery Encounter animals and wild landscapes captured in the form of paintings and drawings by this local artist.
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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Jane Koenig Photography Exhibit
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILSouth Gallery View the beauty of nature just outside your backdoor as captured by local photographer Jane P. Koenig.
Pokémon Ecology Series: Behaviors
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILWith over 900 in-game species, the world of Pokémon is diverse and vast, and many of those monsters have real-world counterparts. Join us as we compare the behaviors of animals in our world to those of these fictional creatures.
Early Spring Wildflower Hike
Sand Creek Conservation Area Sand Creek Open Space Reservation, Decatur, ILBring the family to Sand Creek Conservation Area to explore nature and hunt for early spring wildflowers.
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, ILTour 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.
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Dulcimer Club
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILDulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Phenology of Macon County: April
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILDiscover the impact that seasons and climate have on wildlife and the ecosystem through your own eyes in this exploration of phenology.
Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Good Friday
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILRock Springs Nature Center will be open Friday, April 7. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Good Friday.
Pokémon Ecology Series: Adaptations
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILHow do Pokémon adapt to the environment around them? Some can harness electricity, some use water to defend themselves, and some can even manipulate the Earth itself. Amazingly, real life animals in our world can do some of these very same things!
Offices & Nature Center Closed for Easter
The Rock Springs Nature Center and business offices are closed for Easter. However the trails at all five conservation areas remain open for you to enjoy.
Weather or Not: Rainbows Mini Camp
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILChildren ages 1-5 with an adult buddy will study rainbows and learn how to create your own.
Weather or Not: Rainbows Mini Camp
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILChildren ages 1-5 with an adult buddy will study rainbows and learn how to create your own.
