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  • photo of the original welcome sign for the Rock Springs Conservation Area

    History of the Macon County Conservation District

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

    History of the Macon County Conservation District: Event details There are only five county conservation districts in Illinois. Have you ever wondered why Macon County has one of the five? Learn the early history of the Macon County Conservation District from longtime employee Melody Arnold. Event requirements Free. No registration required. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

  • vintage painting of an early farmer growing and harvesting hemp

    Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois

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

    Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois: Event details Before the Civil War, hemp briefly took root on Illinois farms. Local historian Curtis Mann will share the attempts to grow it here. Discover a little-known episode of our state’s history and the unexpected ways it shaped our cultural landscape. The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and the Macon County Conservation District. Event requirements Free. No registration required. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.