To control the spread of COVID-19, all drinking fountains and playgrounds remain closed. Rock Springs Nature Center is open by appointment only, and only to conduct business (call 217-423-7708 to schedule an appointment). All Conservation Areas, trails, and outdoor restrooms are OPEN. Please continue to follow all social distancing guidelines. Friends Creek Campground is open. […]
All Conservation District trails are open. For Sand Creek Conservation Area trail conditions and availability, you may also call the District hotline at (217) 421-7493.
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Conservation Areas are open 7am to sunset, every day of the year.
Tune into the Macon County Conservation District Facebook page for a live streaming concert with Cactus Ranch.
Read MoreJoin staff on a trip to the Great Lakes to fish for walleye on a charter boat. Register online by June 1.
Read MoreTune into the Macon County Conservation District Facebook page for a live streaming concert with The Red Wheelbarrows.
Read MoreTune into the Macon County Conservation District Facebook page for a live streaming concert with Celtic Whistle.
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Enjoy all of the Macon County Conservation Areas throughout the year.
The Macon County Conservation District invites you to visit the many natural areas in Macon County, Illinois, including Rock Springs Nature Center, which offers nature programs, special activities, nature hikes, summer camps, music programs, conference rooms for all ages throughout the year in Decatur, Illinois.
Macon County Conservation District is your entryway to more than 3,300 acres of nature, wildlife, and outdoor recreation. Hiking and bird watching are just some of the activities you can enjoy at Macon County conservation areas. Visit Rock Springs Nature Center to experience exhibits, live animals, or nature center events offered year-round.
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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.
