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  • Dulcimer Club

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

    Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

  • Brock Rowland Photography Exhibit

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

    South Gallery View photographs of plants and animals that our Program Specialist and gallery coordinator Brock Rowland has spotted on his outdoor adventures.

  • Acoustic Music Jam

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

    Event details Enjoy live bluegrass tunes at the monthly Acoustic Music Jam. Bring your instrument, learn a new tune, or simply enjoy the talents of these volunteer musicians. Event requirements None Free This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

  • Dulcimer Club

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

    Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

  • Succulents and Sweethearts: Terrarium Workshop

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

    Event details Bring a friend or loved one to design a small, valentine-themed terrarium at Rock Springs! Supplies and cookies will be provided. Event requirements $15/person. Register by February 12. Register Online for this Event

  • Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day

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

    Rock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, February 16. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day.

  • Wilderness Walk

    Sand Creek Conservation Area Sand Creek Open Space Reservation, 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. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event

  • Decatur’s First Photographers

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

    Event details Several professional photographers briefly stopped in or called Decatur their home in the years before and during the Civil War. Learn about their history as we discover our first local photographers, find evidence of their time in Decatur, and view some of their surviving work. Event requirements Free. No registration required.

  • 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast

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

    Event details Kick off our 60th anniversary celebration with a bit of nostalgia! Staff will be serving up all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Before or after breakfast, enjoy an educational maple syrup program and tasting. Breakfast served between 8 and 11am. Maple syrup programs held at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30am. Event requirements Tickets are available day-of, but advance purchase is strongly encouraged to ensure availability. $10/person. Buy Your Tickets Today  

    $10

  • Dulcimer Club

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

    Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

  • Sunday Storytime

    Sunday Storytime
    Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 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.

  • Brilliant Bison Mini Camp

    Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 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 Brilliant Bison, children will learn about the incredible prairie giant that used to call Illinois home. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack and ...

  • Worm Moon

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

    Event details Join a naturalist to learn about the ‘worm’ moon, do a craft, and listen to a story. Then, go outside to view the full moon through our telescope. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by March 2. Register Online for this Event