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Gallery of Hope Art Exhibit
North and South Galleries and Exhibit Hall View over 200 pieces of artwork created by local children in partnership with Heritage Behavioral Health Center.
Monday, April 20, 2026
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Tuesday, April 21, 2026
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Wednesday, April 22, 2026
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Thursday, April 23, 2026
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April 23, 2026 -Wilderness Walk
Wilderness Walk
Event details Join a naturalist on a leisurely walk along a District trail to explore and learn a little something along the way. Dress for the weather. Hike will take place at Fort Daniel Conservation Area. Event requirements Free. Register online by noon the day prior. Register Online for this Event
Friday, April 24, 2026
No events on this day.
Saturday, April 25, 2026
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April 25, 2026 -Sangamon River Cleanup
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April 25, 2026 -Dulcimer Club
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April 25, 2026Saturday Stroll
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April 25, 2026 -Festival of Spring
Sangamon River Cleanup
Help clear trash from the banks of the Sangamon River to make it a safer and more beautiful place for wildlife and people. Dress to get dirty and bring your own gloves. Bags will be provided. Come by yourself or bring the whole family. Organized groups should call 217-423-7708 in advance. Register and meet at the Rock Springs Information Shelter.
Dulcimer Club
Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.
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.
Festival of Spring
Celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring with a day of outdoor family activities. In the morning, observe bird banding, go on a naturalist-led hike, or pitch in at the Sangamon River Cleanup. Then, in the afternoon enjoy wagon rides, canoeing, a live bird show from the Illinois Raptor Center, tours of Homestead Prairie Farm, and much more. Visit tables staffed by local community organizations to learn what they are doing to protect water and wildlife. Co-sponsored by the Decatur Area Audubon Society. Canoeing $3/person. All other activities are free. No registration required. More Information >
Sunday, April 26, 2026
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April 26, 2026 -Oglesby Mansion Open House
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April 26, 2026Sunday Storytime
Oglesby Mansion Open House
Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $5/adult and $2/child The Oglesby Mansion is located at 421 W. William St. in Decatur, IL. >> Learn more about the Oglesby Mansion
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.
