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.

Earth Adventures Flower Art

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

North Gallery These talented young artists had the opportunity to learn all about our native Illinois habitats this year, and wanted to bring some inside to show you all.

The Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

South Gallery The Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and Memorial will share impressions from the “first home of Abraham Lincoln in Illinois” through photographs and mixed media.

Event Series Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

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

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

I Spy Coyotes Mini Camp

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Children ages 1-5 will delve into the nocturnal world of coyotes and view a pelt, track, and skull in this one hour camp.

I Spy Coyotes Mini Camp

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Children ages 1-5 will delve into the nocturnal world of coyotes and view a pelt, track, and skull in this one hour camp.

Ragdoll Workshop

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Rag dolls are one of the most popular forms of children’s toys throughout history. Create and personalize your own old-fashioned rag doll.

Homestead Prairie Farm Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.

Bethel School Open House

Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United States

See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area.

Ragdoll Workshop

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Rag dolls are one of the most popular forms of children’s toys throughout history. Create and personalize your own old-fashioned rag doll.

Taste of History

The Staley Museum, Mueller Museum, Culver House, Millikin Homestead, and Oglesby Mansion will again host their fall Taste of History event. Tour these historic sites and enjoy appetizers and beverages along the way.

Archaeology Open House

Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Due to a construction project, dirt was removed from under the farmhouse at Homestead Prairie Farm where it was undisturbed for over 100 years. Stop by Homestead Prairie Farm to see what artifacts we have found by sifting so far this year.

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