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 17, 2026
No events on this day.
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
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Wednesday, August 19, 2026
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Thursday, August 20, 2026
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Friday, August 21, 2026
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Saturday, August 22, 2026
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August 22, 2026Creek Walk
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August 22, 2026Saturday Stroll
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August 22, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
Creek Walk
Event details Slip on your water shoes and dress to get dirty as we explore the creek at Fort Daniel! Whether the water is low or high, there’s always something new to discover. Event requirements $5/person. Close-toed shoes are required. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Creek Walk
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.
Sunday, August 23, 2026
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August 23, 2026 -Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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August 23, 2026Sunday Storytime
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August 23, 2026 -Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers
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.
Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers
Event details From dandelions to wood sorrel, Macon County abounds with edible wildflowers. Join a naturalist on a guided walk through the woods to search for and learn how to identify edible wildflowers, then stop by our kitchen to sample some fresh wildflower syrup. Registrants will receive three recipe cards to take home. This program is part one of a three-part series; watch for parts two and three in September! Event requirements $10/person. Close-toed shoes are required. Register online by August 21. Register Online for Beginner’s Foraging Workshop: Wildflowers

