Kid-Friendly Events
Saturday, Jul 24, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Determine fact from fiction in this two-hour program about nature’s only flying mammal. Register online by Noon on July 23.
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Sunday, Jul 25, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Sunday, Jul 25, 2021 | 2:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Take a hike through one of our restored prairies and learn about the plants and animals within, and their relationship with this special habitat. Register online by Noon on July 23.
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Sunday, Jul 25, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
The Summer Concert Series, with our co-sponsor Stifel Investment Services, welcomes Bones Jugs, offering up eclectic Americana and folk music. Please register to attend in person or see it virtually on our Facebook page. Learn more.
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Tuesday, Jul 27, 2021 | 9:30 am
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Children (ages 1-5 with an adult buddy) will check out what it would be like to be a spider for a day as we weave a web and catch our prey. Register online by July 26.
Read MoreThursday, Jul 29, 2021 | 10:00 am
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Children (ages 1-5 with an adult buddy) will check out what it would be like to be a spider for a day as we weave a web and catch our prey. Register online by July 28.
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Saturday, Jul 31, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Aug 1, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Sunday, Aug 1, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
The Summer Concert Series, with our co-sponsor Stifel Investment Services, wraps up on August 1 with Cross Country Classics playing gospel and country tunes. Please register to attend in person or see it virtually on our Facebook page. Learn more.
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Saturday, Aug 7, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Friend’s Creek Conservation Area, Cisco, IL
See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area.
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Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Aug 8, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Thursday, Aug 12, 2021 | 10:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Friend’s Creek Conservation Area, Cisco, IL
Experience the Perseid Meteor Shower at its peak, make s’mores, and enjoy a truly dark sky. Register online by Noon on August 11.
Read MoreSaturday, Aug 14, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Saturday, Aug 14, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Visit Rock Springs after the sun goes down and learn about these nocturnal pollinators. Register online by Noon on August 13.
Read MoreSunday, Aug 15, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Sunday, Aug 15, 2021 | 2:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Get to know these misunderstood creatures by meeting a real one, making a pipe cleaner snake, and going outside and to search for some. Register online by Noon on August 13.
Read MoreSaturday, Aug 21, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Saturday, Aug 21, 2021 | 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Friend’s Creek Conservation Area, Cisco, IL
Enjoy a free concert from 8-8:45pm, create a craft to take home, enter a giveaway, and view the stars and visible planets. Register online by Noon on August 20.
Read MoreSunday, Aug 22, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Thursday, Aug 26, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Learn all about hummingbirds. Watch as we capture, band, and release wild birds. Register online by Noon on August 25.
Read MoreSaturday, Aug 28, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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Saturday, Aug 28, 2021 | 8:30 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Bring a blanket or a lawn chair and enjoy a family-friendly movie in the great outdoors. Register online by Noon on August 27.
Read MoreSunday, Aug 29, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Sep 4, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Sep 5, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Sep 11, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Sep 12, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Sep 18, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Sep 19, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Sep 25, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Sep 26, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 2, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Oct 3, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 9, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Oct 10, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 16, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Oct 17, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 23, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Oct 24, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSaturday, Oct 30, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Homestead Prairie Farm, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
Read MoreSunday, Oct 31, 2021 | 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Rock Springs Nature Center, Decatur, IL
Discover this 1860s farmhouse and the lives of the people who lived there. Located at Rock Springs Conservation Area, 3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL. Free.
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