Decatur Camera Club Photography
North Gallery
Enjoy a wide variety of photography, including scenes of trees, birds, landscapes, and more from talented local photographers.
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
[email protected]
North Gallery
Enjoy a wide variety of photography, including scenes of trees, birds, landscapes, and more from talented local photographers.
North Gallery
Discover works in watercolor, pastels, oil, and mixed media depicting subjects from nature to portraits by talented artists in our community.
Tour 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.
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Enjoy live bluegrass tunes at the monthly Acoustic Music Jam. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune, or simply enjoy the talents of these volunteer musicians. Free.
Homeschool children ages 5-15 will learn about the important impact glaciers made on the landscape of Illinois, and discover how they work through hands-on activities. Register online by December 11.
Join us at Friends Creek Conservation Area to view the strongest meteor shower of the year. Register by December 13.
Learn some fun raccoon facts with a naturalist, then go on a hike to find some of the goodies the Winter Raccoon has hidden throughout the forest. Register online by January 20.
Young children are invited to learn about our overwintering birds, make a bird feeder to take home, and make a simple pinecone bird feeder to hang outside of the Nature Center. Register by December 15.
Children ages 1-5 will explore winter pastimes and traditions involving mittens and snow through hands-on activities and songs.
Children ages 1-5 will explore winter pastimes and traditions involving mittens and snow through hands-on activities and songs.
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center
Business offices are closed for Christmas Eve. However the trails at all five conservation areas remain open for you to enjoy.
The Rock Springs Nature Center and the Conservation District business offices will be closed for Christmas Eve and Day.
The Rock Springs Nature Center and business offices are closed for New Year's Day. However the trails at all five conservation areas remain open for you to enjoy.
North Gallery
Enjoy a collection of nature photography taken on District property, from talented District staff.
South Gallery
The Glacier’s Edge Master Naturalists (Extension Unit 17 - DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt) will share their love of nature though artwork and photography.
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Gather your friends and join Nature Center staff for a fun night of trivia! There will be six rounds of 10 questions, in categories including local flora and fauna, local history, and more. The winning team will get a trophy and a prize! Register by January 3.