Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org

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Van Trip to the Indianapolis Zoo

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including orangutans, tigers, and dolphins. Admission and lunch are on your own. Prepurchase admission at the zoo's website to save money. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. $30/person. Register online by August 8. Register Online for this Event

Preschool Peepers: Unlikely Friends

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

Discover some of the unlikely ‘friendships’ that people have observed in nature, including coyotes and badgers. We will do a fun craft, read a story, and explore outside. $2/child. Register online by August 15. Register Online for this Event

Hummingbird Festival

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

Experience the wonder of hummingbirds up close at the Macon County Conservation District’s annual Hummingbird Festival, taking place on Thursday, August 21, from 3-6 pm at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Attendees can watch as wild hummingbirds are carefully caught, banded, and released, offering a rare glimpse into the world of these fascinating creatures. Arrive early for a chance to help release a hummingbird and enter a drawing to win a special prize. Bring a lawn chair to the west lawn of Rock Springs Nature Center and enjoy the afternoon. You are welcome to bring your own snacks or picnic dinner ...

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