• Van Trip to the Shedd Aquarium

    Van Trip to Shedd Aquarium: Event details Venture north to Chicago to explore the Shedd Aquarium. Touch a sturgeon, see a shark, watch a beluga play, and more. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. Event requirements $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own and may be purchased on-site at the aquarium. Register online by noon July 13. Register Online for Van Trip to Shedd Aquarium

    $30
  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Crazy About Canids

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

    Crazy About Canids: Event details Learn about the local critters from the family Canidae, including coyotes and foxes. We will explore some of the species found in Macon County and compare them to the gray wolf, a species that was extirpated from Illinois in the 1800s. Event requirements Register online by August 21. Register Online for Crazy About Canids This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

    Free
  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Astronomy Jamboree

    Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United States

    At the annual Astronomy Jamboree, enjoy live music, children’s crafts, and hot dogs over the fire, then view the stars, visible planets, and possibly even a shooting star or two. Bring a lawn chair to sit and stay a while.  Free. Register online by August 7. Register Online for Astronomy Jamboree Calling amateur astronomers! We are looking for folks to bring and set up their telescopes and share knowledge during this “star party” at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Call Alysia at 217-423-7708 if you’re interested in bringing your scope. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. ...

  • Van Trip to Wheels O’ Time Museum

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

    Van Trip to Wheels O’ Time: Event Details Discover antique locomotives and vintage cars at the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap, IL. Event Registration $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by noon August 10. Meet at the Rock Springs Nature Center. Register Online for this Event

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Creek Walk

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

    Creek Walk: Event details Slip on your water shoes and dress to get dirty as we explore the creek at Fort Daniel! Whether the water is low or high, there’s always something new to discover. Event requirements $5/person. Close-toed shoes are required. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Creek Walk

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers

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

    Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Event details From dandelions to wood sorrel, Macon County abounds with edible wildflowers. Join a naturalist on a guided walk through the woods to search for and learn how to identify edible wildflowers, then stop by our kitchen to sample some fresh wildflower syrup. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part one of a three-part series; watch for parts two and three in September! Event requirements $10/person. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers Program will begin inside the Rock Springs Nature Center with discussion ...