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  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Summer Concert Series: Back Porch Trio

    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. A variety of bands and performers 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. Acoustic, easy listening Back Porch Trio performs lots of favorites spanning several genres, including folk, rock, and country on July 26. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held ...

  • 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.

  • Bethel School Open House

    Bethel School Open House
    Friends Creek Conservation Area 13734 Friends Creek Park Road, Argenta, IL, United States

    See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Bethel 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. Step back in history and tour Bethel School at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Admission is free and all ages are invited to attend. >> Read more about the Bethel School House