Macon County Conservation District

Sunday Storytime
2026-07-12 14:00, 2026-07-19 14:00, 2026-07-26 14:00, 2026-08-02 14:00, 2026-08-09 14:00, 2026-08-16 14:00, 2026-08-23 14:00, 2026-08-30 14:00 (America/Chicago) and 17 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.

Van Trip to the Shedd Aquarium
2026-07-15 09:00 - 20:00 | IL
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.
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Crazy About Canids
2026-07-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Rock Springs Nature Center, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, 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.
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This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

End of Summer Bash
2026-08-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 62521, United States
End of Summer Bash: Event details
Help us say farewell to summer and hello to the new school year with an End of Summer Bash at Rock Springs Conservation Area! We will have lawn games, hot dogs over the fire, crafts, and some of our educational animals ready to greet you.
Event requirements
$5/person. Register online by August 7.
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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. Close-toed shoes are required. 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.
