Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org
Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. Fee $2. Members are free. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
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.
Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. Fee $2. Members are free. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we host our first event of its kind, Wine in the Wild on Saturday, June 28, 2025! Sip, savor, and support your local wildlife conservation like never before at our newly acquired and named, Woodbine Farm. We’ll enjoy a savory meal, delicious beverages, an auction, and games that are sure to be crowd pleasers, all while supporting the mission of the Macon County Conservation Foundation. Sponsorship opportunities are available and there are many ways for you to participate in this new fundraising event. This is a 21+ Event. Cash bar. This event will ...
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 Wild Columbine, a group that plays traditional music from the 17th-20th centuries. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside Rock Springs Nature Center. 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.
Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $5/adult and $2/child. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
Get ready for another year of great music in the outdoors with our 9th annual Summer Concert Series! 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. Bring a lawn chair or a picnic blanket and sit back, relax, and enjoy the show. Returning to the lineup after several years is Rylie Bourne, who will perform on June 29. Rylie is from Central Illinois but currently based in Nashville, and is known for her signature, smooth ...
Venture to downtown Chicago to visit the second-oldest zoo in the United States. Nearly 200 species of animals can be found, including rhinos, polar bears, macaques, and more. Zoo admission is free, lunch is on your own. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. $30/person. Register online by June 27. Register Online for this Event
South Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt.
North Gallery Artist Bill Mott explores historic landscapes through still-life canvas paintings.
Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. Fee $2. Members are free. The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@MaconCountyConservation.org
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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.
