Week of Events
Danny Pratt Photography Exhibit
North Gallery Enjoy photography of wildlife and landscapes from local photographer Danny Pratt.
Melody Arnold Photography Exhibit
South Gallery Experience the beauty of nature with local photographer and outdoor education specialist Melody Arnold.
Offices Closed, Nature Center Open for Juneteenth
The Macon County Conservation District Offices will be closed on Friday, June 19 for Juneteenth. The Rock Springs Nature Center will remain open.
Monday, June 15, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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June 16, 2026 -Van Trip to Brookfield Zoo
Van Trip to Brookfield Zoo
Event details Explore Chicago’s Brookfield Zoo, the largest zoo in the Chicago metropolitan area. From gorillas to pangolins to snow leopards, this zoo has an impressive variety of animals to visit. Event requirements $45/person. Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by noon June 15. Register Online for Van Trip to Brookfield Zoo
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, June 18, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 19, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 20, 2026
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June 20, 2026Saturday Stroll
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June 20, 2026 -Dulcimer Club
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June 20, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Saturday Stroll
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.
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
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.
Sunday, June 21, 2026
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June 21, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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June 21, 2026Sunday Storytime
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June 21, 2026 -Father’s Day Hike
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.
Sunday Storytime
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.
Father’s Day Hike
Event details Celebrate Father’s Day at Rock Springs Conservation Area on a hike along the Big Oak Trail. Bring a water bottle and dress for the weather as we spend some time connecting with nature and each other. Event requirements Free. Register online by June 19. Register Online for Father’s Day Hike

