Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
Celebrate fall at Rock Springs Nature Center with fall-themed activities including archery, canoeing, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, tours at Homestead Prairie Farm, and more. Schedule and More Info >
Learn about the life cycle and importance of monarch butterflies, then help capture and tag live butterflies. Enjoy face painting, butterfly yoga, games, an obstacle course, and more. Co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Office. Free. No registration required.
All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of a local waterway. At least one adult required per canoe. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet! Meet at Cannon Park on S. Baltimore Ave. $25 per canoe. Register online by September 25. Register Online for this Event
Support local wildlife and natural areas by riding your bicycle in this annual fundraiser event for the Macon County Conservation Foundation.
Explore Rock Springs after dark for a spooky stroll along the treat trail! Put on your costume and bring your treat bag to visit a series of treat stops along the bike trail and through the pine forest. Each stop will also have an interactive activity to take part in. When you’re through, stop inside the Nature Center for warm apple cider and cookies. $5 per treat-collector, $2 per accompanying guest. Register online by October 15. More Information & Sponsor Information > Register Online for this Event
Explore Rock Springs after dark for a spooky stroll along the treat trail! Put on your costume and bring your treat bag to visit a series of treat stops along the bike trail and through the pine forest. Each stop will also have an interactive activity to take part in. When you’re through, stop inside the Nature Center for warm apple cider and cookies. $5 per treat-collector, $2 per accompanying guest. Register online by October 15. More Information & Sponsor Information > Register Online for this Event
Learn how early hunters used atlatls – prehistoric spear-throwers – to hunt for food, then try your hand at throwing one! We will also have composite bows to practice hitting inanimate, 3D targets. We will meet at the Information Shelter, located at the north end of the park lot. Instructions provided for beginners, experienced archers are welcome. $5/person. Register online by November 6. Register Online for this Event
Electricity and modern conveniences were not always at our fingertips. Glimpse what an evening in the 1860s was like at Homestead Prairie Farm, lit by candlelight and lamplight, as guides in period clothing walk you through the home. Free. No registration required.
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
All programs and facilities of the Macon County Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. MCCD does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, country of origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or military status.
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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.