Danny Pratt Photography Exhibit
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Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States
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Melody Arnold Photography Exhibit
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesSouth Gallery Experience the beauty of nature with local photographer and outdoor education specialist Melody Arnold.
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Wilderness Walk
Griswold Conservation Area 2435 County Road 2100 E, Blue Mound, IL, United StatesEvent details Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Hike will take place at Griswold Conservation Area. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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A History of Bicycling in Illinois
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details From fun to fitness and even women’s rights, bicycles had a big impact on daily life in Illinois. Author and guest speaker Christopher Sweet’s new book rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made our state synonymous with the bicycle. Professor Sweet is a librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University. Co-hosted by the Decatur Bicycle Club. After attending the "History of Bicycling in Illinois" program, join local cyclists for a casual group ride north along the bike trail from Rock Springs to Fairview Park and back. The ride may not leave exactly at 3 pm, depending on how long ...
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Spring Awakening Hike
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details See what’s blooming and changing now that the temps are warmer and the sun is hanging around longer. We will hope to see a variety of spring wildflowers, including spring beauties, trillium, bluebells, and more. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by May 15. Register Online for Spring Awakening Hike
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Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesAll 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.
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Dulcimer Club
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesDulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
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Survival Skills Workshop
Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United StatesEvent details Go head-to-head and see if you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors. Teams will try their hand at building a shelter, following a map, starting a fire, and more. Event requirements $10/person. Register online by May 22. Register Online for Survival Skills Workshop
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesRock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, May 25. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Memorial Day.
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion 421 W. William St., Decatur, IL, United StatesTour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $5/adult and $2/child The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
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Summer Concert Series: Dusty James and Abalone Pearl
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! Our annual Summer Concert Series, sponsored by Stifel Investment Services, returns on May 31. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. This year’s series kicks off on May 31 with Dusty James and Abalone Pearl. This folk duo from St. Louis, MO performs with a variety of instruments including banjo, mandolin, dulcimer, and autoharp, and are sure to entertain. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock ...
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Reptiles of Macon County
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details Learn about some of the unique, scaly critters that call Macon County home. We will meet some live reptiles up-close, then go outside to search for wild ones. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by June 5. Register Online for Reptiles of Macon County
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Wine in the Wild
FeaturedWoodbine Farm 7206 Sefton Road, Dalton City, IL, United StatesJoin us for the second annual Wine in the Wild on Saturday, June 13, 2026—an evening of celebration, connection, and conservation at the stunning Woodbine Farm. Cheers to 45 Years! Sip, savor, and support the Macon County Conservation Foundation as we honor nearly half a century of protecting the wild spaces and species that make Macon County so special. Our goal this year is to raise $45,000 in celebration of the Macon County Conservation Foundation’s 45 year anniversary! Enjoy a savory meal, delicious beverages, and fun outdoor games—all in a relaxed, scenic setting surrounded by prairie skies and good company, ...
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Firefly Hike
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details Take a walk on the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail as we learn about fireflies and then try to find some. Meet outside the entrance to Rock Springs Nature Center. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by June 12. Register Online for Firefly Hike
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Summer Concert Series: Tim Crosby
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. On June 14, Tim Crosby returns to the stage. Crosby is a songwriter and performer of Americana and roots music, and was a fan favorite after his performance in 2024’s Summer Concert Series. ...
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Father’s Day Hike
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details Celebrate Father’s Day at Rock Springs Conservation Area on a hike along the Big Oak Trail. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather as we spend some time connecting with nature and each other. Event requirements Free. Register online by June 19. Register Online for Father’s Day Hike
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Summer Concert Series: WisenHeart
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. WisenHeart will perform on June 28. This mother-daughter duo performs Americana songs, with a unique sound and tight harmonies. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock Springs ...
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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History of the Macon County Conservation District
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details There are only five county conservation districts in Illinois. Have you ever wondered why Macon County has one of the five? Learn the early history of the Macon County Conservation District from longtime employee Melody Arnold. Event requirements Free. No registration required.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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The Unlovables
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details From spiders to snakes to opossums, there are a lot of animals that are generally unloved by the general public. Discover some of our native ‘unlovables’ and learn what makes them both interesting and important. Guests will have the chance to meet a real snake up-close, then go outside to look for some misunderstood animals in the wild. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by July 10. Register Online for The Unlovables
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Summer Concert Series: Broken Brogue
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. Broken Brogue takes the stage on July 12. This four-piece Celtic folk band plays traditional Irish and Scottish music throughout the Midwest. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the ...
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Audubon Intern Presentation
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent details The Macon County Conservation District partners with the Decatur Area Audubon Society to support a seasonal intern that assists both organizations. This year’s intern will present a program on a topic of their choosing. Come prepared to learn and encourage! Event requirements Free. No registration required.
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Sunday Storytime
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
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Summer Concert Series: Back Porch Trio
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesMark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! This outdoor concert series sponsored by Stifel Investment Services is held every other Sunday in the summer, and features a variety of bands and performers that play Americana, bluegrass, folk, old-time, and more. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. Acoustic, easy listening Back Porch Trio performs lots of favorites spanning several genres, including folk, rock, and country on July 26. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions ...
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Saturday Stroll
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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.
