Macon County Conservation District

Wilderness Walk
2026-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United States
Event details
Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Hike will take place at Fort Daniel Conservation Area.
Event requirements
Free. Register online by noon the day prior.
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Saturday Stroll
2026-04-25 10:00, 2026-05-02 10:00, 2026-05-09 10:00, 2026-05-16 10:00, 2026-05-23 10:00, 2026-05-30 10:00, 2026-06-06 10:00, 2026-06-13 10:00 and 15 more dates | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, 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.

Wilderness Walk
2026-05-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Griswold Conservation Area, 2435 County Road 2100 E, Blue Mound, IL, 62513, United States
Event details
Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Hike will take place at Griswold Conservation Area.
Event requirements
Free. Register online by noon the day prior.
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Spring Awakening Hike
2026-05-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
See what’s blooming and changing now that the temps are warmer and the sun is hanging around longer. We will hope to see a variety of spring wildflowers, including spring beauties, trillium, bluebells, and more.
Event requirements
$3/person. Register online by May 15.
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Firefly Hike
2026-06-13 20:00 - 21:00 | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Take a walk on the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail as we learn about fireflies and then try to find some. Meet outside the entrance to Rock Springs Nature Center.
Event requirements
$3/person. Register online by June 12.
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Father’s Day Hike
2026-06-21 14:00 - 15:30 | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Celebrate Father’s Day at Rock Springs Conservation Area on a hike along the Big Oak Trail. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather as we spend some time connecting with nature and each other.
Event requirements
Free. Register online by June 19.
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Creek Walk
2026-08-22 10:00 | 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.
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Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers
2026-08-23 14:00 - 16:00 | 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.
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Program will begin inside the Rock Springs Nature Center with discussion and activities, and end with an outdoor portion for a hike. Nature center has wheelchair accessible ramps and restrooms, and water fountains. Please dress for the weather. Outdoor portion will include a hike over both paved surfaces on the sidewalk and bike trail, and uneven, natural terrain on the trails.
