North and South Galleries and Exhibit Hall View over 200 pieces of artwork created by local children in partnership with Heritage Behavioral Health Center.
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North Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt. South Gallery Experience the beauty of nature with local photographer and outdoor education specialist Melody Arnold. |
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Event details Hop in a canoe and try your luck on a mini obstacle course in the Bike Trail Pond! All equipment provided. A naturalist will be on-hand to give a paddling lesson and provide instructions. May the best boat win! Event requirements $15/boat. Register online by May 1. Register Online for this Event 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.
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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 |
4 events,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.
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Event details Make your own nature picture frame to give to someone special or keep for yourself. We will first go outside to collect natural materials to decorate our frame, then go inside to construct it. Event requirements $5/person. Register online by May 1. Register Online for this Event |
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Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents. 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.
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Event details Take a self-guided tour of our five Conservation Areas! At each site, a staff member will be available with information about the site and an activity. Learn what makes Macon County’s greenspaces special and see what 60 years of conservation has done – right in our own backyards. Event requirements $5/person. Register online by May 8. Register Online for this Event |
4 events,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. 
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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Journey to Lisle, IL to visit the Morton Arboretum, which features a variety of different gardens, exhibits, a visitor’s center, a gift shop, and the Schulenberg Prairie – one of the largest restored tallgrass prairies in the Chicagoland area. Pack a lunch or grab one at the restaurant on site. $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by May 11. Register Online for this Event |
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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. In Scattered Seeds, learn why plants create seeds, what’s inside of them, and where to find them. Event requirements Register online by May 11. $15/child. Register Online for Scattered Seeds |
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Event details Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event |
4 events,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.
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Event details From fun to fitness and even women’s rights, bicycles had a big impact on daily life in Illinois. Author and guest speaker Christopher Sweet’s new book rediscovers the people, companies, and events that made our state synonymous with the bicycle. Professor Sweet is a librarian at Illinois Wesleyan University. Event requirements Free. No registration required. |
4 events,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.
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Event details See what’s blooming and changing now that the temps are warmer and the sun is hanging around longer. We will hope to see a variety of spring wildflowers, including spring beauties, trillium, bluebells, and more. Event requirements $3/person. Register online by May 15. Register Online for Spring Awakening Hike |
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All meetings will be held the third Wednesday of the month at the Rock Springs Nature Center at 5:30 p.m. unless otherwise specified or notified. |
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Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
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Event details Go head-to-head and see if you have what it takes to survive in the outdoors. Teams will try their hand at building a shelter, following a map, starting a fire, and more. Event requirements $10/person. Register online by May 22. Register Online for Survival Skills Workshop 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. |
3 events,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. |
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Rock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, May 25. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Memorial Day. |
3 events,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. |
4 events,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. 
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 |
