Week of Events
Summer Camp Art
North & South Gallery Our Summer Camp is in full swing, and we’re bringing our adventures indoors through a display of caper artwork. Featuring 3D elements and nature-inspired designs, these pieces reflect the creativity of our campers.
Monday, August 3, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 4, 2026
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Wednesday, August 5, 2026
No events on this day.
Thursday, August 6, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, August 7, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 8, 2026
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August 8, 2026Saturday Stroll
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August 8, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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August 8, 2026 -Astronomy Jamboree
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.
Astronomy Jamboree
Enjoy live music, children’s crafts, and hot dogs over the fire, then view the stars, visible planets, and possibly even a shooting star or two. Bring a lawn chair to sit and stay a while. Free. Register online by August 7. Register Online for Astronomy Jamboree Calling amateur astronomers! We are looking for folks to bring and set up their telescopes and share knowledge during this “star party” at Friends Creek Conservation Area. Call Alysia at 217-423-7708 if you’re interested in bringing your scope.
Sunday, August 9, 2026
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August 9, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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August 9, 2026Sunday Storytime
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August 9, 2026 -Acoustic Music Jam
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August 9, 2026Summer Concert Series: Harlem Hayfield
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.
Acoustic Music Jam
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.
Summer Concert Series: Harlem Hayfield
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. Harlem Hayfield pulls inspiration from different genres and each other, resulting in a groove-centric genre they describe as “rustbelt soul.” The performance begins at 7pm and will be held near the pavilions at ...

