Rock Springs Nature Center

Rock Springs Nature Center entrance
Address
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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Events at this venue

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  • Mr. Shoaff: Lincoln’s Relative and Decatur’s Most Colorful Newspaper Man

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

    One of the best-known newspaper editors in Civil War era Illinois spent most of his career in Decatur, but today is largely unknown. Related by marriage to Abraham Lincoln, this colorful and controversial character both made the news and reported on it. Historian and author Dr. Robert Sampson explores how and why James Shoaff and his newspapers always brought readers back for more. Co-sponsored by the Friends of Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park. Free. No registration required.

  • 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.

  • Homeschool Program: Weird Mammals

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

    Event details Homeschool children ages 5-15 can join a naturalist and explore nature and history topics through discussion, hands-on activities, crafts, and games. Homeschool students will spend time indoors and outdoors, investigating concepts and engaging with nature. In Weird Mammals,  learn about some of the unusual mammals found in our community and beyond, and discover why they are the way they are. Event requirements Register online by March 9. $15/child. Register Online for Weird Mammals

  • 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.

  • Sunday Storytime

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

    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.

  • Brilliant Bison Mini Camp

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

    Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby. In Brilliant Bison, children will learn about the incredible prairie giant that used to call Illinois home. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack and ...

  • Brilliant Bison Mini Camp

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

    Children ages 1 through 5 will explore nature with an adult companion through crafts, activities, songs, and stories. In this hour long camp, children will learn to analyze their surroundings and begin their love of exploration of the outside world through crafts, activities, songs, stories and hikes. These camps are a great stepping stone for little ones to spend time with other children and have the comfort of a loved one nearby. In Brilliant Bison, children will learn about the incredible prairie giant that used to call Illinois home. $8/child. Online registration required. Dress for short outdoor excursions. A snack and ...

  • Sunday Storytime

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

    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.

  • 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.

  • 60th Anniversary Pancake Breakfast

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

    Event details Kick off our 60th anniversary celebration with a bit of nostalgia! Staff will be serving up all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, milk, and coffee. Before or after breakfast, enjoy an educational maple syrup program and tasting. Breakfast served between 8 and 11am. Maple syrup programs held at 8:30, 9:30, and 10:30am. Event requirements Tickets are available day-of, but advance purchase is strongly encouraged to ensure availability. $10/person. Buy Your Tickets Today  

    $10

  • Decatur’s First Photographers

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

    Event details Several professional photographers briefly stopped in or called Decatur their home in the years before and during the Civil War. Learn about their history as we discover our first local photographers, find evidence of their time in Decatur, and view some of their surviving work. Event requirements Free. No registration required.

  • Nature Center Open, Offices Closed for Presidents’ Day

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

    Rock Springs Nature Center will be open Monday, February 16. Conservation District business offices will be closed for Presidents’ Day.