Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@maconccd.org

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3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521 United States Get Directions

Rock Springs Conservation Area and Rock Springs Nature Center are located at 3939 Nearing Lane in Decatur, Illinois.

Rock Springs Nature Center GPS Coordinates are:
39.817713 N, 89.00932 W

Rock Springs Nature Center is located on the southwestern edge of Decatur, Illinois. To get to Rock Springs Center from Decatur go south on Route 48 and turn right onto Rock Springs Road. Watch for signs. Plenty of free parking is available.

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Hummingbird Festival

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Experience the wonder of hummingbirds up close at the Macon County Conservation District’s annual Hummingbird Festival, taking place on Thursday, August 21, from 3-6 pm at Rock Springs Conservation Area. Attendees can watch as wild hummingbirds are carefully caught, banded, and released, offering a rare glimpse into the world of these fascinating creatures. Arrive early for a chance to help release a hummingbird and enter a drawing to win a special prize. Bring a lawn chair to the west lawn of Rock Springs Nature Center and enjoy the afternoon. You are welcome to bring your own snacks or picnic dinner ...

Preschool Peepers: Unlikely Friends

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Discover some of the unlikely ‘friendships’ that people have observed in nature, including coyotes and badgers. We will do a fun craft, read a story, and explore outside. $2/child. Register online by August 15. Register Online for this Event

Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

Native Pollinators

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Join a guest speaker from the U of I Extension Master Gardener program to learn about local pollinators and the impact they have on our environment. Free. Register by August 15. Register Online for this Event

Acoustic Music Jam

Acoustic Music Jam

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

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.

Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

Acoustic Music Jam

Acoustic Music Jam

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

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.

Dulcimer Club

Dulcimer Club

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

Dulcimer Club Meetings at Rock Springs Nature Center offer a perfect opportunity to rediscover musical interests and talents.

Bill Mott Artwork Exhibit

Rock Springs Nature Center 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL, United States

North Gallery Artist Bill Mott explores historic landscapes through still-life canvas paintings.

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Macon County Conservation District

Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 423-7708
mccd@MaconCountyConservation.org

All programs and facilities of the Macon County Conservation District are offered on a non-discriminatory basis. MCCD does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, age, sex, country of origin, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or military status.

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The mission of the Macon County Conservation District is to promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring areas of natural and cultural significance within Macon County, and to protect and preserve those spaces for the education, recreation, and enjoyment of all its citizens in perpetuity.

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