Celestino Ruffini Artwork Exhibit
North Gallery Artist Celestino Ruffini uses many mediums to capture the beauty of nature, including coal, paint, pen, and wood
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Jane Koenig Photography Exhibit
South Gallery View the beauty of nature just outside your backdoor as captured by local photographer Jane P. Koenig.
4 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Summer Concert Series: Devin C. Williams
Summer Concert Series: Devin C. Williams
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. This year’s series kicks off on June 1 with Devin C. Williams, a singer-songwriter from the Springfield area. Devin’s soulful style is rooted in Delta Blues, but he also creates his own path ...
7 events,
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club
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
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
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
3 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
3 events,
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
5 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
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Firefly Hike
Firefly Hike
Take a walk on the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail as we learn about fireflies and then try to find some. Meet outside the entrance to Rock Springs Nature Center. $2/person. Register online by June 13. Register Online for this Event
5 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
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Preschool Peepers: The Heat of the Summer
Preschool Peepers: The Heat of the Summer
Discover why it gets so hot in the summer and learn how animals adapt through a craft, story, and outdoor exploration. $2/child. Register online by June 13. Register Online for this Event
Summer Concert Series: Celtic Whistle
Summer Concert Series: Celtic Whistle
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.Celtic Whistle On June 15, Celtic Whistle will take the stage again to delight us with some Irish music and lovely harmonies, complete with flutes, accordions, and banjos. The performance begins at 7pm and ...
4 events,
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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 Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center
3 events,
Offices Closed, Nature Center Open for Juneteenth
The Macon County Conservation District Offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The Rock Springs Nature Center will remain open.
5 events,
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
3 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
3 events,
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
6 events,
Wine in the Wild
Wine in the Wild
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 ...
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
5 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
Summer Concert Series: Rylie Bourne
Summer Concert Series: Rylie Bourne
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 ...
3 events,
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Van Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo
Van Trip to Lincoln Park Zoo
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
2 events,
DL Pratt Photography Exhibit
South Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt.
Bill Mott Artwork Exhibit
North Gallery Artist Bill Mott explores historic landscapes through still-life canvas paintings.
3 events,
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Oglesby Mansion Open House
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
3 events,
Offices and Nature Center Closed for Independence Day
Macon County Conservation District Offices and Nature Center will be closed for Independence Day.
6 events,
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club
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
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
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
3 events,
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
