Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org

Celestino Ruffini Artwork Exhibit

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

North Gallery Artist Celestino Ruffini uses many mediums to capture the beauty of nature, including coal, paint, pen, and wood

Jane Koenig Photography Exhibit

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

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

Independence Day 1860

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

Enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, see the heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, play with vintage toys and games, and at 6:30pm, enjoy a performance from Wild Columbine, a group that plays traditional music from the 17th-20th centuries. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside Rock Springs Nature Center. Free. No registration required.

DL Pratt Photography Exhibit

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

South Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt.

Bill Mott Artwork Exhibit

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

North Gallery Artist Bill Mott explores historic landscapes through still-life canvas paintings.

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.

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.

Preschool Peepers: Tricky Tracks

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

Examine some of the evidence animals leave behind – tracks! Learn about their unique footprints through a craft, story, and outdoor exploration. $2/child. Register online by July 18. Register Online for this Event

Van Trip to St. Louis Zoo

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

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions in this van trip to St. Louis Zoo.

Laura Ingalls Wilder: Her Life

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

Whether you know Laura from the television series Little House on the Prairie or her book series, there was more to her life story than the average fan knows. As a multi-faceted woman, she continues to attract controversy and foster debate amongst her admirers and critics as new books and podcasts emerge. Guest speaker Janilyn Kocher is a Professor of History at Richland Community College where she teaches both American and European history as well as Political Science. Free. No registration required.

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