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UID:10001775-1786194000-1786204800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221022Z
UID:10001461-1786183200-1786183200@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVisit 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! \nEvent requirements\nDress for the weather. Free. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/saturday-stroll/2026-08-08/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Hikes & Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T160504Z
UID:10001665-1785679200-1785679200@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nStop 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. \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/sunday-storytime/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kid-Friendly
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001774-1785675600-1785686400@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-08-02/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T190802Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T190802Z
UID:10001722-1785675600-1785682800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:End of Summer Bash
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nHelp us say farewell to summer and hello to the new school year with an End of Summer Bash! We will have lawn games\, hot dogs over the fire\, crafts\, and some of our educational animals ready to greet you.  \nEvent requirements\n$5/person. Register online by August 7. \nRegister Online for End of Summer Bash
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/end-of-summer-bash/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Kid-Friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001773-1785589200-1785600000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20250211T210301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T210644Z
UID:10001744-1785589200-1785600000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Bethel School Open House
DESCRIPTION:See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area. \nBethel School is one of the best treasures in Macon County. Come and tour this one-room schoolhouse that served Macon County for over 50 years. \nStep back in history and tour Bethel School at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Admission is free and all ages are invited to attend. \n>> Read more about the Bethel School House
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/bethel-school-open-house-5-25/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Friends Creek Conservation Area\, 13734 Friends Creek Park Road\, Argenta\, IL\, 62501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Bethel-School_1200.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260210T214751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T201752Z
UID:10001735-1785578400-1785585600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Dulcimer Club
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nDulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument\, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. \nEvent requirements\nNone \nFree \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/dulcimer-club-3-2/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260801T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221022Z
UID:10001460-1785578400-1785578400@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVisit 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! \nEvent requirements\nDress for the weather. Free. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/saturday-stroll/2026-08-01/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Hikes & Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260501T193925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T193925Z
UID:10001713-1785092400-1785092400@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: Back Porch Trio
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! \nThis 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. \nAcoustic\, easy listening Back Porch Trio performs lots of favorites spanning several genres\, including folk\, rock\, and country on July 26. \nThe performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Snacks will be available for purchase. All concerts are free\, and in the event of rain\, we will move indoors.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/summer-concert-series-back-porch-trio/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Music,Exhibits & Performances,Featured
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T160504Z
UID:10001664-1785074400-1785074400@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nStop 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. \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/sunday-storytime/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kid-Friendly
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260726T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001772-1785070800-1785081600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-26/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Homestead-Prairie-Farm-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T190307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T190307Z
UID:10001720-1784988000-1784991600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Audubon Intern Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nThe Macon County Conservation District partners with the Decatur Area Audubon Society to support a seasonal intern that assists both organizations. This year’s intern will present a program on a topic of their choosing. Come prepared to learn and encourage!  \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/audubon-intern-presentation/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programs
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001771-1784984400-1784995200@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Homestead-Prairie-Farm-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221022Z
UID:10001459-1784973600-1784973600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVisit 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! \nEvent requirements\nDress for the weather. Free. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/saturday-stroll/2026-07-25/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Hikes & Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/4_3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T160504Z
UID:10001663-1784469600-1784469600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nStop 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. \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/sunday-storytime/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kid-Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/2_3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260719T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001770-1784466000-1784476800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Homestead-Prairie-Farm-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001769-1784379600-1784390400@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Homestead-Prairie-Farm-1.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260210T214751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T201752Z
UID:10001734-1784368800-1784376000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Dulcimer Club
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nDulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents. Bring your instrument\, learn a new tune or simply enjoy the musical talents of our volunteers. \nEvent requirements\nNone \nFree \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/dulcimer-club-3-2/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Music
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/dulcimer12.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260718T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221022Z
UID:10001458-1784368800-1784368800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVisit 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! \nEvent requirements\nDress for the weather. Free. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/saturday-stroll/2026-07-18/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Hikes & Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/4_3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260715T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T193823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T193848Z
UID:10001726-1784106000-1784145600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Van Trip to the Shedd Aquarium
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVenture 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. \nEvent requirements\n$45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own and may be purchased on-site at the aquarium. Register online by noon July 13. \nRegister Online for Van Trip to Shedd Aquarium
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/van-trip-to-the-shedd-aquarium/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Kid-Friendly
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T190000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260501T193352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260501T193352Z
UID:10001712-1783882800-1783882800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Summer Concert Series: Broken Brogue
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! \nThis 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. \nBroken Brogue takes the stage on July 12. This four-piece Celtic folk band plays traditional Irish and Scottish music throughout the Midwest. \nThe performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Snacks will be available for purchase. All concerts are free\, and in the event of rain\, we will move indoors.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/summer-concert-series-broken-brogue/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art & Music,Exhibits & Performances,Featured
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/Broken-Brogue.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T185853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T190950Z
UID:10001719-1783868400-1783872000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:The Unlovables
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nFrom 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.  \nEvent requirements\n$3/person. Register online by July 10. \nRegister Online for The Unlovables
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/the-unlovables/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T171212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T204628Z
UID:10001739-1783864800-1783872000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Acoustic Music Jam
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nEnjoy 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. \nEvent requirements\nNone \nFree \nThis is an inclusive program\, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/acoustic-music-jam-2/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260227T160504Z
UID:10001662-1783864800-1783864800@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Storytime
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nStop 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. \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/sunday-storytime/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Nature Center\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kid-Friendly
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.maconccd.org/wp-content/uploads/2_3.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001768-1783861200-1783872000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-12/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T150000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T190513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T190513Z
UID:10001721-1783778400-1783782000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:History of the Macon County Conservation District
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nThere 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. \nEvent requirements\nFree. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/history-of-the-macon-county-conservation-district/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260513T210944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T211056Z
UID:10001767-1783774800-1783785600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
DESCRIPTION:Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there\, located at Rock Springs Conservation Area. \n>> Read more about Homestead Prairie Farm
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/homestead-prairie-farm-open-house-2/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Homestead Prairie Farm\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T160000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20250211T210301Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T210644Z
UID:10001757-1783774800-1783785600@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Bethel School Open House
DESCRIPTION:See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area. \nBethel School is one of the best treasures in Macon County. Come and tour this one-room schoolhouse that served Macon County for over 50 years. \nStep back in history and tour Bethel School at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Admission is free and all ages are invited to attend. \n>> Read more about the Bethel School House
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/bethel-school-open-house-5-25/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Friends Creek Conservation Area\, 13734 Friends Creek Park Road\, Argenta\, IL\, 62501\, United States
CATEGORIES:History Programs,Open House
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T100000
DTSTAMP:20260513T183141
CREATED:20260211T210009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260217T221022Z
UID:10001457-1783764000-1783764000@www.maconccd.org
SUMMARY:Saturday Stroll
DESCRIPTION:Event details\nVisit 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! \nEvent requirements\nDress for the weather. Free. No registration required.
URL:https://www.maconccd.org/events/saturday-stroll/2026-07-11/
LOCATION:Rock Springs Conservation Area\, 3939 Nearing Lane\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun For The Family,Hikes & Walks
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