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.
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Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
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Acoustic Music Jam
Acoustic Music Jam
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.
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Homeschool Program: Colors in Nature
Homeschool Program: Colors in Nature
Event details Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Homeschool students will spend time indoors and outdoors, investigating concepts and engaging with nature. Discover the colors of nature, from grassy greens to crimson leaves. Dress for a hike and craft. Event requirements Register online by noon May 12. $15/child. Register Online for this Event
$15
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Rock Springs Ramble 5K Run/Walk
Rock Springs Ramble 5K Run/Walk
The Macon County Conservation Foundation will be hosting their fifth annual Rock Springs Ramble this spring on Saturday, May 17. This race features a 5K, a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk, the Rock Springs Challenge, and a Kid’s Fun Run. It will begin and end at the main parking lot at the Rock Springs Conservation Area and utilize portions of the Rock Springs-Fairview Bike Trail. Registration is $35/runner for the 5k or 1-mile, $65/runner for the Rock Springs Challenge, and $10/child for the Kid’s Fun Run. In addition to being a great opportunity to exercise and explore nature, participants will receive race ...
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Preschool Peepers: Nature Art
Preschool Peepers: Nature Art
Event details Use natural elements to create a masterpiece to take home. We will venture outside to collect supplies for our artwork. Event requirements Register online by May 16. $2/child. Register Online for this Event
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Exploring Cajun Culture
Exploring Cajun Culture
Event details Guest speaker Dan Guillory, Professor Emeritus of Millikin University, will present a program on Louisiana Cajun culture. Focusing on its music, language, and history, he will use maps, poems, stories, and music to share this distinct part of America. Growing up in a bilingual family, Guillory learned to speak Cajun French and is currently working on a book on this topic. Event requirements No registration required. Free. This is an inclusive program, welcoming individuals of all abilities. Rock Springs Nature Center is an accessible facility.
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Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center
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Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
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Paddle Big Creek
Paddle Big Creek
Event details All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of a local waterway. Canoes and kayaks are available, and at least one adult is required per boat. Wear shoes and clothes that can get wet and be sure to wear sunscreen and bring a water bottle. Meet at Cannon Park on S. Baltimore Ave. Event requirements Register online by May 23. $25/boat. Register Online for this Event
$25
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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
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Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Memorial Day
Rock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, May 26. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Memorial Day.
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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 ...
