Decatur Camera Club Photo Contest Winners on Display
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILSouth Gallery
View the winning entries for the Decatur Camera Club’s My Macon County Photo Contest.
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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Barn Colony Artists
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILNorth Gallery
Discover works in watercolor, pastels, oil, and mixed media depicting subjects from nature to portraits by talented artists in our community.
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.
Geminid Meteor Shower
Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, ILJoin us at Friends Creek Conservation Area to view the strongest meteor shower of the year. Register by December 9.
Acoustic Music Jam
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILAcoustic Music Jam at Rock Springs Nature Center offers a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. Free and open to the public.
Animals in Winter Homeschool Class
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILHomeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Register by December 12.
Volunteer Event: Astronomy Volunteer Training
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILJoin us at this special event for MCCD Volunteers to learn how we host our astronomy events! We will go through the process of setting up our telescope, fire starting/tending, and learn about constellations/celestial bodies.
NASA and the Space Launch System
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILGuest speaker Scott Tashakkor, the flight software lead at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center in Alabama, will be joining us to discuss NASA, rocket launches, and some basic space concepts.
Preschool Peepers: Pine Trees
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILWhat is a pine tree and where can you find them? We will learn this and more as we read a story, go on a walk to look for pine trees, and make art with pine needles. Register online by December 16.
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILMacon County Conservation District Board Meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center
Offices & Nature Center Closed for Christmas Eve
The Rock Springs Nature Center and business offices are closed for Christmas Eve. However the trails at all five conservation areas remain open for you to enjoy.
Offices & Nature Center Closed for Christmas Day
The Rock Springs Nature Center and business offices are closed for Christmas Day. However the trails at all five conservation areas remain open for you to enjoy.
Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Christmas Eve
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILRock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, December 26. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Christmas Eve.
