Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
From tiny, bright blue eggs to expertly camouflaged speckled eggs, birds lay a variety of different types of eggs. Learn about some of our local birds and the eggs they lay, then go on a walk to hunt for hidden eggs! There will be a special prize for the person who finds the Golden Egg. Don’t forget to bring your basket!
Event requirements
Register online by April 2.
Free
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Sunday Storytime
2026-04-05 10:00, 2026-04-12 10:00, 2026-04-19 10:00, 2026-04-26 10:00, 2026-05-03 10:00, 2026-05-10 10:00, 2026-05-17 10:00, 2026-05-24 10:00 and 15 more dates | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Stop by the Children’s Room at Rock Springs Nature Center for stories, songs, and fun! We will read some nature stories, move our bodies, and spark some curiosity about the world around us.
Event requirements
Free. No registration required.

Homeschool Program: Microscopic Life
2026-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Homeschool students will spend time indoors and outdoors, investigating concepts and engaging with nature.
In Microscopic Life, get out your magnifying glasses and get ready to inspect some tiny critters! We’ll take a look at a variety of things through our microscope and go outside to see what we can find.
Event requirements
Register online by April 6.
$15/child.
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Vibrant Rainbows Mini Camp
2026-04-14 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-04-16 09:30 - 10:30 | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories.
In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby.
In Vibrant Rainbows, children will explore the colors of the rainbow and find out why we seem to only see them before or after rain.
$8/child. Online registration required.
Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack and bottle of water will be available for each child. Register online by noon the day before camp. Location for these programs will be downstairs in the Monarch Classroom in the new area in the lower level.
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Wildflower Hike
2026-04-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United States
Event details
Spring is the best time of year to spot early woodland flowers, and Fort Daniel Conservation Area is full of them! Meet at the Fort Daniel pavilion. If the bluebells are blooming, we’ll be in for a real treat.
Event requirements
Register online by April 17.
Free.
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Canoe Rodeo
2026-05-02 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Hop in a canoe and try your luck on a mini obstacle course in the Bike Trail Pond! All equipment provided. A naturalist will be on-hand to give a paddling lesson and provide instructions. May the best boat win!
Event requirements
$15/boat. Register online by May 1.
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Homeschool Program: Scattered Seeds
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
Event details
Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Homeschool students will spend time indoors and outdoors, investigating concepts and engaging with nature.
In Scattered Seeds, learn why plants create seeds, what’s inside of them, and where to find them.
Event requirements
Register online by May 11.
$15/child.
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