Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
Join us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, at the Annual Douglas Cup Vintage Base Ball Tournament, played with authentic 1858 rules. Games will be held at BeautifulTrobaughField at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Douglas Cup Tournament Follow the team on Facebook for additional games and more information.
Support local wildlife and natural areas by riding your bicycle in this annual fundraiser event for the Macon County Conservation Foundation.
Head south to Shawnee National Forest to discover a unique spot nestled in the Larue Pine Hills. 'Snake Road', as it's called, is a forest road that hosts a migration of snakes, turtles, and amphibians in the spring and fall. Join our naturalist and see what you can find. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and plan for a walk. Lunch is on your own; we will stop at a restaurant nearby. $35/person covers transportation. Register online by September 29. Register Online for this Event
Venture to St. Louis to explore the Missouri Botanical Garden. Experience the Climatron geodesic dome greenhouse, Japanese garden, Arid House, and more. $20/person. Lunch and admission are on your own. Register online by October 6. Register Online for this Event
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
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
How do our other senses compensate when our eyesight is limited? Find out through fun, sensory activities on a night hike along the Rock Springs - Fairview Bike Trail. Participants will meet on the Westlawn, west of the Rock Springs Nature Center. Please dress for the weather. $5/person. Register online by October 31. 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.
Learn about the bird that almost became our national symbol. We will discuss the natural history of turkeys, their conservation saga in the state of Illinois, and what makes them unique. Free. Register online by November 21. 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.