Macon County Conservation District | Macon County, Illinois

Macon County Conservation District is your entryway to more than 3,300 acres of nature, wildlife and outdoor recreation. Hiking & bird watching are just some of the programs you can enjoy at Macon County Conservation areas. Visit Rock Springs Nature Center for a full schedule of nature center events all week long.

See Programs & Events to find out what’s happening throughout the Macon County Conservation District.

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.

Fort Daniel Closed Sept. 29

Fort Daniel Conservation Area will be closed for road repairs on Thursday, September 29. It will re-open the next day, weather permitting.
Benefits of Nature

Explore articles and studies that highlight the physical and emotional benefits of spending time in nature.
Hiking & Biking Trail Closures and Conditions

For current updates about trail and park availability, please call the Conservation District Hotline at (217) 421-7493.
Conservation Areas are Open

Conservation Areas are open from 7:00 a.m. until sunset, every day of the year.