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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.
Earth Adventures Summer Camp Exhibit
Earth Adventures Summer Camp Exhibit
South Gallery Celebrate the creativity of our Earth Adventures campers! This colorful collection features weather-inspired art created during summer camp, showcasing the imagination and environmental awareness of our youngest artists.
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
Native Pollinators
Native Pollinators
Join a guest speaker from the U of I Extension Master Gardener program to learn about local pollinators and the impact they have on our environment. Free. Register by August 15. Register Online for this Event
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
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.
Preschool Peepers: Unlikely Friends
Preschool Peepers: Unlikely Friends
Discover some of the unlikely ‘friendships’ that people have observed in nature, including coyotes and badgers. We will do a fun craft, read a story, and explore outside. $2/child. Register online by August 15. Register Online for this Event