Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
Many native plants have medicinal properties, from echinacea to prickly pear. We will start indoors with a short presentation, go on a hike to look for wild medicinal plants, and finish in the kitchen to sample a tea made from native plants. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part two of a three-part series. $10/person. Register online by September 4. Register Online for Foraging Workshops
The Staley Museum, Culver House, Millikin Homestead, and Oglesby Mansion will again host their fall Taste of History event. Tour these historic sites and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along the way (limit 1 alcoholic beverage per person at each location). Check the participating museums’ websites and Facebook pages for ticket sales and more information.
Join us for the first phase grand opening of Woodbine Farm. See plan boards for the future of the site and chat with staff about the ongoing projects. Free. No registration required.
Illinois is home to several plants that produce edible seeds and fruits, including persimmons, pawpaws, and walnuts. We will learn about some of these tasty treats, go outside to see what we can find, and finish in the kitchen to sample something made with native fruit pulp. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part three of a three-part series. $10/person. Register online by September 18. Register Online for Foraging Workshops
Head south to Giant City State Park to discover a totally different landscape than what we’re used to in Central Illinois! Stop by the visitor center, grab lunch at the lodge, and spend some time exploring the trails in this beautiful park. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and plan for a walk on an uneven trail with inclines and declines. $45/person covers transportation; lunch is not included. Register online by September 18. Register Online for this Van Trip
Hop in our van for a trip to two historic sites in the Bloomington area. We will start with a tour of the David Davis Mansion, a home built in 1872 for David Davis, a judge and close friend of Abraham Lincoln. After lunch, we will venture to the McLean County Museum of History to learn about the history of the Bloomington area. $30/person covers transportation; lunch and museum admission are not included. Both the mansion and museum have a $10 admission fee. Register online by October 6. Register Online for this Van Trip
Learn about our most famous cryptid and the history of local sightings and recorded sounds, then take a hike to try and find the "big guy" ourselves. We will also learn about the other nocturnal creatures of the forest and then wrap it all up with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire. $5/person. Register online by October 22. Register Online for Bigfoot Hike
Learn about our most famous cryptid and the history of local sightings and recorded sounds, then take a hike to try and find the "big guy" ourselves. We will also learn about the other nocturnal creatures of the forest and then wrap it all up with hot chocolate and toasted marshmallows around the fire. $5/person. Register online by October 22. Register Online for Bigfoot Hike
Discover some of the ‘spooky’ critters that call Illinois home in this interactive program! We will learn about animals like bats and spiders, do a craft, and go on a hike to see what we can find. $3/person. Register online by October 23. Register Online for Creepy Critter Crawl
Travel with us to Chicago to visit the Field Museum, one of the largest natural history museums in the world. Enjoy exhibits featuring dinosaurs, birds, scientists, and even Pokémon fossils! Base admission is free on Wednesdays; certain add-ons may require payment. $45/person covers transportation; lunch and museum extras are not included. There is a restaurant on-site. Register online by November 17. Register Online for this Van Trip
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
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The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity.