Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
Support local wildlife and natural areas by riding your bicycle in this annual fundraiser event for the Macon County Conservation Foundation.
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. Archery and canoeing are $3 per person, pumpkin painting is $5 per pumpkin, and all other events are free. The Macon County Conservation Foundation will also have a concession stand with snacks for purchase. No registration required.
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. Registration opens Friday, August 29. Register online by October 15. More Information & Sponsor Information > Register Online for this Event
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 23. Register Online for this Event
Join a naturalist at Rock Springs Nature Center, then hop in our van as we visit some of the other District sites throughout the county. $10/person. Register online by November 3. 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.
Event details Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Homeschool students will spend time indoors and outdoors, investigating concepts and engaging with nature. In Wild Weather, discover some of the many weather types we encounter in Illinois and learn about the effects of climate change. Participants will explore weather and climate through activities and outdoor exploration Event requirements Register online by noon November 10. $15/child. Register Online for this Event
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@MaconCountyConservation.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.