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 10, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
No events on this day.
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
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August 12, 2026 -Van Trip to Wheels O’ Time Museum
Van Trip to Wheels O’ Time Museum
Discover antique locomotives and vintage cars at the Wheels O’ Time Museum in Dunlap, IL. $45/person. Admission and lunch are on your own. Register online by noon August 10. Register Online for this Event
Thursday, August 13, 2026
No events on this day.
Friday, August 14, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, August 15, 2026
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August 15, 2026Saturday Stroll
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August 15, 2026 -Dulcimer Club
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August 15, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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August 15, 2026 -Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois
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.
Forgotten Agriculture: Growing Hemp in Early Illinois
Event details Before the Civil War, hemp briefly took root on Illinois farms. Local historian Curtis Mann will share the attempts to grow it here. Discover a little-known episode of our state’s history and the unexpected ways it shaped our cultural landscape. The program is co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park and the Macon County Conservation District. Event requirements Free. No registration required.
Sunday, August 16, 2026
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August 16, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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August 16, 2026Sunday Storytime
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.

