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Pileated Woodpecker building nest at Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, Illinois

A male pileated woodpecker builds a nest at Rock Springs Conservation Area and Nature Center, Decatur, Illinois, in January 2012. Watch as Jeff Tish, program director, narrates the action which can be viewed from inside the Rock Spring Nature Center via the Window on Wildlife — a huge picture window that looks out onto a […]

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Heartland Highways Rock Springs Conservation Area & Nature Center

WEIU’s “Heartland Highways” looks at natural areas of Illinois, including Macon County Conservation District’s Conservation Areas, featuring Rock Springs Conservation Area and Nature Center. Decatur, Illinois.

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Vintage Base Ball with the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels

A group of base ball players in Macon County is preserving the old days of base ball. The Rock Springs Ground Squirrels play the game by 1860s rules, which don’t allow swearing or gloves. Producer Julius Bolton takes viewers to the Macon County Conservation District to enjoy a bygone era from our national pastime.

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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.