Today's Sunrise Sunset in Decatur, IL:
Sunrise is at: 5:52 AM
Sunset is at: 8:11 PM
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To get to Friends Creek Conservation Area exit Interstate 72 at exit 150 (Argenta exit) and turn north on County Highway 25 towards Argenta. At the intersection of Route 48 and County Highway 25 (at the Casey’s gas station) turn right and go approximately 2.5 miles. There will be a brown sign on the right hand side of the highway directing you to turn left to Friends Creek. It is another 2.5 miles to Friends Creek.
See map here.
For current updates about trail and park availability, please call the Conservation District Hotline at (217) 421-7493.
Rock Springs Nature Center cannot be accessed from the north via Wyckles Road. The bridge is under construction. To get to the nature center, use route 36 to route 48, south to Rock Springs Road. Take Rock Springs Road west to the Rock Springs Conservation Area entrance.
The Rock Springs canoe launch area located on Wyckles Road is CLOSED until August 2010.
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 Applications Available for Archery Deer Herd Management Program
Applications are now available for the 2010 Archery Deer Herd Management Program at the Macon County Conservation District. This is a limited bow hunting program to assist with management of the deer herd. Click here for more information on this program! |
Visit Our Conservation Areas
Visit Macon County Conservation Areas for camping, hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing, horseback riding, picnicking, fishing, and enjoying nature. Click on the links below for more information & maps to each conservation area:
Rock Springs Conservation Area - Decatur, IL
Friends Creek Conservation Area - Cisco, IL
Sand Creek Conservation Area - Decatur, IL
Griswold Conservation Area - Blue Mound, IL
Fort Daniel Conservation Area - East of Mt. Zion, IL
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Become A Wildlife Partner
 Support the animals of the Rock Springs Nature Center for as little as $15 a year! Learn how to become a Wildlife Partner.
Our Mission
To promote the conservation of natural and cultural resources by acquiring, maintaining, and restoring natural areas and cultural sites so as to leave them unimpaired for future generations. |
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Macon County Conservation District is your
entryway to more than 3,200 acres of nature, wildlife and outdoor
recreation.
Hiking & bird watching are just some of the programs you can enjoy at Macon County Conservation areas.
See Program & Events to find out what's happening throughout the Macon County Conservation District this summer.
 Environmental awareness and stewardship don't require overwhelming changes. Visit our Green Living section to read tips and articles on how to incorporate greener living ideas into your daily life!
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Macon County Conservation District
