Joe Norton Photography Exhibit
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILNorth Gallery
View photographs of large mammals and birds of prey from Africa and the United States in this display from local photographer Joe Norton.
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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Danny Pratt Photography Exhibit
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILSouth Gallery
Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from photographer Danny Pratt.
Douglas Cup Tournament
BeautifulTrobaughField 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILJoin 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.
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.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILDiscover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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.
$2
Astronomy Jamboree
Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, ILEnjoy a free concert from 8-8:45pm, create a craft to take home, enter a giveaway, and view the stars and visible planets.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILDiscover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Preschool Peepers: Pond Life
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILWhat kinds of animals can you find in a pond? Dress to get dirty as we learn about life in the pond, then go outside and use nets to catch some critters.
Behind the Volunteer Scenes: Homestead Heirloom Garden
Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILJoin our volunteer gardeners to learn more about what is grown in this garden and how it supports both the Conservation District and the community. This is an event for Macon County Conservation District Volunteers only.
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.
$2
Hummingbird Festival
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILLearn all about hummingbirds. Watch as we capture, band, and release wild birds. Co-sponsored by Decatur Audubon.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, ILDiscover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
