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  • Summer Concert Series: Tim Crosby

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

    Mark 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. ...

  • Van Trip to Brookfield Zoo

    Event details Explore Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area. From gorillas to pangolins to snow leopards, this zoo has an impressive variety of animals to visit. Event requirements $45/person. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by noon June 15. Register Online for Van Trip to Brookfield Zoo

    $30

  • Offices Closed, Nature Center Open for Juneteenth

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

    The Macon County Conservation District Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The Rock Springs Nature Center will remain open.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Father’s Day Hike

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

    Event 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

  • 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.

  • Independence Day 1860

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

    Enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, see the heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, play with vintage toys and games, and at 6:30pm, enjoy a performance from the Rock Springs Dulcimer Club. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside Rock Springs Nature Center. Free. No registration required.