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  • 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast

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

    Event details Kick off our 60th anniversary celebration with a bit of nostalgia! Staff will be serving up all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Before or after breakfast, enjoy an educational maple syrup program and tasting. Breakfast served between 8 and 11am. Maple syrup programs held at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30am. Event requirements Tickets are available day-of, but advance purchase is strongly encouraged to ensure availability. $10/person. Buy Your Tickets Today  

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  • 60th Anniversary Trivia Night

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

    Event details Gather your friends and join Nature Center staff for a fun night of trivia! There will be six rounds of 10 questions, in categories including local flora and fauna, local history, and more. The winning team will get a trophy and a prize! Tables of 8 are available for $80 each. Light snacks will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own food. All proceeds support educational programming at the Macon County Conservation District. Event requirements Register online by March 18. Register Online for this Event

  • 1,000 Tree Planting Event

    Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United States

    To celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation District, the 45th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation Foundation, Arbor Day, and Earth Day, we’re planting 1,000 trees that will grow into an oak savanna at our Fort Daniel Conservation Area, benefiting our community for generations. We invite Macon County residents and surrounding communities to roll up their sleeves and be part of something truly lasting. This hands-on fundraiser is your chance to plant a tree, leave your mark, and someday return with family and friends to say, “I helped build this.” Whether you come as an individual, family, ...

  • Gallery of Hope Open House

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

    Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to view artwork created by local children and thoughtfully presented by Heritage Behavioral Health Center. The pieces of art support conversations around mental health. While there, decorate a cupcake, create your own artwork, and engage in other family-friendly activities. Free. No registration required.

  • Sangamon River Cleanup

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

    Help clear trash from the banks of the Sangamon River to make it a safer and more beautiful place for wildlife and people. Dress to get dirty and bring your own gloves. Bags will be provided. Come by yourself or bring the whole family. Organized groups should call 217-423-7708 in advance. Register and meet at the Rock Springs Information Shelter.

  • Festival of Spring

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

    Celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring with a day of outdoor family activities. In the morning, observe bird banding, go on a naturalist-led hike, or pitch in at the Sangamon River Cleanup. Then, in the afternoon enjoy wagon rides, canoeing, a live bird show from the Illinois Raptor Center, tours of Homestead Prairie Farm, and much more. Visit tables staffed by local community organizations to learn what they are doing to protect water and wildlife. Co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society. Canoeing $3/person. All other activities are free. No registration required. More Information >

  • Summer Concert Series: Dusty James and Abalone Pearl

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

    Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! Our annual Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Stifel Investment Services, returns on May 31. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. This year’s series kicks off on May 31 with Dusty James and Abalone Pearl. This folk duo from St. Louis, MO performs with a variety of instruments including banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, and autoharp, and are sure to entertain. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock ...

  • Summer Concert Series: Tim Crosby

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

    Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! 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. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. On June 14, Tim Crosby returns to the stage. Crosby is a songwriter and performer of Americana and roots music, and was a fan favorite after his performance in 2024’s Summer Concert Series. ...

  • Summer Concert Series: WisenHeart

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

    Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! 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. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. WisenHeart will perform on June 28. This mother-daughter duo performs Americana songs, with a unique sound and tight harmonies. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock Springs ...