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  • Danny Pratt Photography Exhibit

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

    North Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt.

  • Melody Arnold Photography Exhibit

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

    South Gallery Experience the beauty of nature with local photographer and outdoor education specialist Melody Arnold.

  • 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.

  • 60th Anniversary Conservation Area Walk

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

    Event details Take a self-guided tour of our five Conservation Areas! At each site, a staff member will be available with information about the site and an activity. Learn what makes Macon County’s greenspaces special and see what 60 years of conservation has done – right in our own backyards. Event requirements $5/person. Register online by May 8. Register Online for this Event

  • 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.

  • Van Trip to the Morton Arboretum

    Journey to Lisle, IL to visit the Morton Arboretum, which features a variety of different gardens, exhibits, a visitor’s center, a gift shop, and the Schulenberg Prairie – one of the largest restored tallgrass prairies in the Chicagoland area. Pack a lunch or grab one at the restaurant on site. $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by May 11. Register Online for this Event

  • Homeschool Program: Scattered Seeds

    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. In Scattered Seeds, learn why plants create seeds, what’s inside of them, and where to find them. Event requirements Register online by May 11. $15/child. Register Online for Scattered Seeds

  • Wilderness Walk

    Griswold Conservation Area 2435 County Road 2100 E, Blue Mound, 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. Dress for the weather. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event

  • 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.

  • A History of Bicycling in Illinois

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

    Event 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. Event requirements Free. No registration required.