Macon County Conservation District

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

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Rock Springs Ramble 5K Run/Walk

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

The Macon County Conservation Foundation will be hosting their fifth annual Rock Springs Ramble this spring on Saturday, May 17. This race features a 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, the Rock Springs Challenge, and a Kid’s Fun Run. It will begin and end at the main parking lot at the Rock Springs Conservation Area and utilize portions of the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail. Registration is $35/runner for the 5k or 1-mile, $65/runner for the Rock Springs Challenge, and $10/child for the Kid’s Fun Run. In addition to being a great opportunity to exercise and explore nature, participants will receive race ...

Exploring Cajun Culture

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

Event details Guest speaker Dan Guillory, Professor Emeritus of Millikin University, will present a program on Louisiana Cajun culture. Focusing on its music, language, and history, he will use maps, poems, stories, and music to share this distinct part of America. Growing up in a bilingual family, Guillory learned to speak Cajun French and is currently working on a book on this topic. Event requirements No registration required. Free. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

Paddle Big Creek

Cannon Park 3125 S. Baltimore Ave., Decatur, IL, United States

Event details All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of a local waterway. Canoes and kayaks are available, and at least one adult is required per boat. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Meet at Cannon Park on S. Baltimore Ave. Event requirements Register online by May 23. $25/boat. Register Online for this Event

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Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Devin C. Williams

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. This year’s series kicks off on June 1 with Devin C. Williams, a singer-songwriter from the Springfield area. Devin’s soulful style is rooted in Delta Blues, but he also creates his own path ...

Yoga in the Pines

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Join yoga instructor Michelle Huttes of Prairie Flower Yoga for a strengthening and relaxing slow flow yoga session in the Pine Forest. All skill levels welcome for this donation-based class. Bring your own mat and any props you regularly use. Free. No registration required.

Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Celtic Whistle

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Celtic Whistle On June 15, Celtic Whistle will take the stage again to delight us with some Irish music and lovely harmonies, complete with flutes, accordions, and banjos. The performance begins at 7pm and ...

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Wine in the Wild

Woodbine Farm 7206 Sefton Road, Dalton City, IL, United States

Join us for an unforgettable evening as we host our first event of its kind, Wine in the Wild on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Sip, savor, and support your local wildlife conservation like never before at our newly acquired and named, Woodbine Farm. We’ll enjoy a savory meal, delicious beverages, an auction, and games that are sure to be crowd pleasers, all while supporting the mission of the Macon County Conservation Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available and there are many ways for you to participate in this new fundraising event. This is a 21+ Event. Cash bar. This event will ...

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.

Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Rylie Bourne

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Returning to the lineup after several years is Rylie Bourne, who will perform on June 29. Rylie is from Central Illinois but currently based in Nashville, and is known for her signature, smooth ...

Yoga in the Pines

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Join yoga instructor Michelle Huttes of Prairie Flower Yoga for a strengthening and relaxing slow flow yoga session in the Pine Forest. All skill levels welcome for this donation-based class. Bring your own mat and any props you regularly use. Free. No registration required.

Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Hood Family Band

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Celtic Whistle On July 13, the Hood Family Band will take the stage. This talented family plays folk, Americana, and bluegrass tunes, complete with beautiful harmonies. The performance begins at 7pm and will be ...

Event Series Summer Concert Series

Summer Concert Series: Magnolia Janes

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.Celtic Whistle Magnolia Janes will take the stage on July 27. This acoustic duo blends string arrangements with acoustic guitar, and experimental synth sounds with classic rock. The performance begins at 7pm and will ...

Yoga in the Pines

Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Join yoga instructor Michelle Huttes of Prairie Flower Yoga for a strengthening and relaxing slow flow yoga session in the Pine Forest. All skill levels welcome for this donation-based class. Bring your own mat and any props you regularly use. Free. No registration required.

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Macon County Conservation District

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

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