
Week of Events
Curt Knapp Photography Exhibit
North Gallery Photographer Curt Knapp captures the essence of nature with portraits and landscapes featuring majestic eagles, stealthy mountain lions, and noble wolves, among other captivating subjects.
Ed Shaw Photography Exhibit
South Gallery Explore breathtaking views through the lens of photographer Ed Shaw, whose work highlights the beauty and solitude of wilderness areas and sweeping natural landscapes.
Bushy Squirrels Mini Camp
Bushy Squirrels Mini Camp
Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby. In Bushy Squirrels, children will discover why squirrels always seem so busy and find out what they’re hiding. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack ...
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting
Macon County Conservation District Board Meeting at Rock Springs Nature Center
Bushy Squirrels Mini Camp
Bushy Squirrels Mini Camp
Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby. In Bushy Squirrels, children will discover why squirrels always seem so busy and find out what they’re hiding. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack ...
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.
Featured Star Party
Star Party
Join our naturalists for a celebration of all things space! Be some of the first guests to step into our brand new StarLab Planetarium, look at the sky through a telescope, make a space craft, and roast some s’mores over the fire. $5/person. Register online by September 19. Register Online for this Event
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: Marching Ants
Preschool Peepers: Marching Ants
Prepare to get dirty as we learn about the life of these tiny creatures and go outside to search for some. $2/child. Register online by September 19. Register Online for this Event