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  • photo of the original welcome sign for the Rock Springs Conservation Area

    History of the Macon County Conservation District

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

    History of the Macon County Conservation District: Event 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. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

  • 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.

  • photo of an opossum in a tree for the unloveables program

    The Unlovables

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

    The Unlovables: Event 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 This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

  • four members of a band holding various instruments stand in front of a beige wall. used for the summer concert series

    Summer Concert Series: Broken Brogue

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

    Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors at the Summer Concert Series! This outdoor concert series is 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 ...

  • a photo of the inside of the Shedd Aquarium underwater tunnel

    Van Trip to the Shedd Aquarium

    Van Trip to Shedd Aquarium: Event details Venture north to Chicago to explore the Shedd Aquarium. Touch a sturgeon, see a shark, watch a beluga play, and more. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. Event requirements $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own and may be purchased on-site at the aquarium. Register online by noon July 13. Register Online for Van Trip to Shedd Aquarium

    $30

  • 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.

  • a photo of a coyote standing in a lush green forest for the crazy about canids program

    Crazy About Canids

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

    Crazy About Canids: Event details Learn about the local critters from the family Canidae, including coyotes and foxes. We will explore some of the species found in Macon County and compare them to the gray wolf, a species that was extirpated from Illinois in the 1800s. Event requirements Register online by August 21. Register Online for Crazy About Canids This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.

    Free