Gallery of Hope Art Exhibit
North and South Galleries and Exhibit Hall View over 200 pieces of artwork created by local children in partnership with Heritage Behavioral Health Center.
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Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States
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Van Trip to Havana, IL
Join us on a trip to the Havana area to visit two interesting sites! First, we will stop at the Jake Wolf Memorial Fish Hatchery to tour this hatchery operated by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Then, we will visit Emiquon National Wildlife Refuge to explore and do some bird watching. Be prepared to walk and spend time outdoors. We will stop for lunch along the way (lunch is not included). $45/person. Register online by April 10. Register Online for this Event
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Vibrant Rainbows Mini Camp
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesChildren 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. ...
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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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Vibrant Rainbows Mini Camp
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesChildren 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. ...
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1,000 Tree Planting Event
Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United StatesTo celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation District, the 45th anniversary of the Macon County Conservation Foundation, Arbor Day, and Earth Day, we’re planting 1,000 trees that will grow into an oak savanna at our Fort Daniel Conservation Area, benefiting our community for generations. We invite Macon County residents and surrounding communities to roll up their sleeves and be part of something truly lasting. This hands-on fundraiser is your chance to plant a tree, leave your mark, and someday return with family and friends to say, “I helped build this.” Whether you come as an individual, family, ...
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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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Gallery of Hope Open House
Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesVisit Rock Springs Nature Center to view artwork created by local children and thoughtfully presented by Heritage Behavioral Health Center. The pieces of art support conversations around mental health. While there, decorate a cupcake, create your own artwork, and engage in other family-friendly activities. Free. No registration required.
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New Moon Night Hike
Rock Springs Conservation Area 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United StatesPut your night vision to the test on a guided walk down the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail. With no lights or moonlight to guide us, how will our senses adapt? Register to find out! $5/person. Register online by April 17. Register Online for this Event
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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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Wildflower Hike
Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, IL, United StatesEvent 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. Register Online for this Event
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Wilderness Walk
Fort Daniel Conservation Area Fort Daniel Conservation Area, Decatur, 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. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event
