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.

Katherine Unruh Artwork Exhibit

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

North Gallery Encounter animals and wild landscapes captured in the form of paintings and drawings by this local artist.

Jane Koenig Photography Exhibit

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

South Gallery View the beauty of nature just outside your backdoor as captured by local photographer Jane P. Koenig.

Event Series Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Dulcimer 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, IL

Discover 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, IL

Rock 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, IL

How 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, IL

Children 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, IL

Children ages 1-5 with an adult buddy will study rainbows and learn how to create your own.

Homeschool Program: Wildlife Identification

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games.

Event Series Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

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

Preschool Peepers: Dashing Deer

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Where do deer sleep and what do they like to eat? Learn this and more as we discover the life of our state mammal through discussion, a craft, and outdoor exploration.

Audubon Society Meeting

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL

Open to all. This month's topic is Illinois Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA)/Decatur Workforce Hub by Dawn Dannenbring, Illinois People’s Action (IPA).

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