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🪻It's getting closer! Staff had our final pre-event meeting this morning to make sure we had everything in order and ready to go. Worried about rain? 🌧No need to worry, we've got a plan already laid out for that! Rain or shine, the 43rd Annual Festival of Spring is happening! It goes without saying that some activities will have to be canceled if we move indoors (things like canoeing, wagon rides, mini horse just for example), but we'll still have plenty of fun activities to do and several amazing local organizations to visit! We can't wait to see you there!
☕We've got a special guest coming for the 43rd Annual Festival of Spring this Saturday the 27! Staff here is pretty excited and we're willing to bet you will be too! If you haven't heard, 121 Coffee Run now has a custom built Airstream they can use to take to events so you can get your 121 on the Run! And we're lucky enough to be their first event! They'll be out at the Rock Springs Conservation Area this Saturday for the Festival of Spring, so come on out and check out all the fun we have to offer, and to show them some support with their new mobile coffee trailer!🧋
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Thanks so much for sharing!! We can’t wait to be there!
🌎Hooray! It's Earth Day!🌏 Today is the day we celebrate this big blue marble that we call home. Let's celebrate our amazing planet today and every day. Here are a few ways you can show your love for Earth:
♻️Reduce, reuse, recycle! ♻️ These simple steps can make a big difference.
🌳Plant a tree! Trees clean our air, provide shade, and create habitats for wildlife.
🦺Join a local cleanup! ️ Every bit counts when it comes to keeping our communities clean.
Want to celebrate even further? Join us this Saturday, April 27 for our Festival of Spring! We will have Festival of Spring: Bird Banding in the morning, the Festival of Spring: Sangamon River Cleanup, and the 43rd Annual Festival of Spring itself from 12-4pm! We've got a lot of fun activities planned, so come on out and see what we have!
A Solid Foundation
We here at the Macon County Conservation District wouldn’t be able to do what we do without several vital things that all play major roles in our daily operations, including our amazing volunteer base, our stellar and knowledgeable staff, and of course, the public that we serve.
April is Citizen Science Month
April is Citizen Science Month, and is celebrated by renewing the effort to involve the public in scientific research projects. But why should we care?
Restoration in Progress
If you have visited Griswold or Fort Daniel Conservation Areas recently, you may have noticed some changes. The Conservation District is currently working on major restorations at each site. While these restoration projects may look unsightly in the beginning, over time they will develop into beautiful prairies, savannas, and wetlands.
A Natural Partnership
For over a decade, Dr. David Horn’s biology classes at Millikin University have assisted the Macon County Conservation District with various natural resources projects, totaling well over 1,000 volunteer hours. This partnership with Millikin has been important for both the students and MCCD.
An Oak in Time
As a wildlife professional for a number of years, I have come to appreciate the enormity and the greatness of big oaks that can be found in the forests and savannas throughout Illinois. Many of these giants have been standing silently witnessing the changes in seasons, crop rotations, and man’s technology...
Conservation District Receives $180K Grant for Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail Renovations
The Macon County Conservation District was awarded a grant of $180,800 to renovate the bridges on the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail.
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