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  • Homeschool Program: Canoeing

    Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, 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. Learn the parts of a canoe and how to paddle safely, then spend the rest of the time on the water! Parents may stay and paddle with their child, or adult volunteers will be on hand so at least one adult is in every canoe. Event requirements Register online by September 8. $15/child. Register Online for this Event

    $15

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • 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.

  • Fall Harvest Festival

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

    Celebrate fall at Rock Springs Nature Center with fall-themed activities including archery, canoeing, pumpkin painting, wagon rides, tours at Homestead Prairie Farm, and more. Schedule and More Info >

  • Taste of History

    The Staley Museum, Culver House, Millikin Homestead, and Oglesby Mansion will again host their fall Taste of History event. Tour these historic sites and enjoy cocktails and hors d’oeuvres along the way (limit 1 alcoholic beverage per person at each location). Check the participating museums’ websites and Facebook pages for ticket sales and more information.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Frolicking Foxes 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 Frolicking Foxes, children will explore the fabulous lives of foxes, including their behaviors, where they live, and what they eat. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor ...

  • Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting

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

    All meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month at the Rock Springs Nature Center at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified or notified.

  • Frolicking Foxes 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 Frolicking Foxes, children will explore the fabulous lives of foxes, including their behaviors, where they live, and what they eat. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor ...

  • Phase 1 Grand Opening of Woodbine Farm

    Woodbine Farm 7206 Sefton Road, Dalton City, IL, United States

    Join us for the first phase grand opening of Woodbine Farm. See plan boards for the future of the site and chat with staff about the ongoing projects. Free. No registration required.

  • Saturday Stroll

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

    Event details Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to join a naturalist on a stroll along a trail. Come once or come every Saturday – nature is sure to show us something new each week! Event requirements Dress for the weather. Free. No registration required.

  • Monarch Madness

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

    Learn about the life cycle and importance of monarch butterflies, then help capture and tag live butterflies. Enjoy face painting, butterfly yoga, games, an obstacle course, and more. Co-sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension Office. Free. No registration required.

    Free

  • 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.

  • Beginners Foraging Workshop: Fruits and Seeds

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

    Illinois is home to several plants that produce edible seeds and fruits, including persimmons, pawpaws, and walnuts. We will learn about some of these tasty treats, go outside to see what we can find, and finish in the kitchen to sample something made with native fruit pulp. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part three of a three-part series. $10/person. Register online by September 18.  Register Online for Foraging Workshops

  • Van Trip to Giant City State Park

    Head south to Giant City State Park to discover a totally different landscape than what we’re used to in Central Illinois! Stop by the visitor center, grab lunch at the lodge, and spend some time exploring the trails in this beautiful park. Wear long pants and sturdy shoes, and plan for a walk on an uneven trail with inclines and declines. $45/person covers transportation; lunch is not included. Register online by September 18. Register Online for this Van Trip