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.
Monday, June 22, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, June 25, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, June 26, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, June 27, 2026
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June 27, 2026Saturday Stroll
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June 27, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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June 27, 2026 -Independence Day 1860
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.
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.
Independence Day 1860
Enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, see the heirloom vegetable and herb gardens, play with vintage toys and games, and at 6:30pm, enjoy a performance from the Rock Springs Dulcimer Club. Visitors are invited to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks. In case of rain, the concert will be moved inside Rock Springs Nature Center. Free. No registration required.
Sunday, June 28, 2026
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June 28, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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June 28, 2026Sunday Storytime
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June 28, 2026Summer Concert Series: WisenHeart
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.
Summer Concert Series: WisenHeart
Mark your calendars for another season of incredible music in the great outdoors! 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. Grab your lawn chairs, pack a picnic blanket, and join us every other Sunday for a relaxed evening of live entertainment. WisenHeart will perform on June 28. This mother-daughter duo performs Americana songs, with a unique sound and tight harmonies. The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at Rock Springs ...

