Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
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.
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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.
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
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
Join us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, at the Annual Douglas Cup Vintage Base Ball Tournament, played with authentic 1858 rules. Games will be held at BeautifulTrobaughField at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Douglas Cup Tournament Follow the team on Facebook for additional games and more information.
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.
All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of a local waterway. At least one adult required per canoe. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet! Meet at Cannon Park on S. Baltimore Ave. $25 per canoe. Register online by September 25. Register Online for this Event
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Support local wildlife and natural areas by riding your bicycle in this annual fundraiser event for the Macon County Conservation Foundation.
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
All programs and facilities of the Macon County Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. MCCD does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, country of origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or military status.
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The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity.