Meet at Rock Springs Nature Center to learn about what’s visible in the night sky, then hop in our van as we attend a Public Observation Night at Millikin’s Requarth Observatory. Register online by April 24.
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Help make the river a safer and more beautiful place for both wildlife and people as you clear trash from the banks of the Sangamon River.
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Celebrate Earth Day and welcome spring with an afternoon of outdoor family activities. Enjoy wagon rides, canoeing, crafts, pony rides, and learn what other organizations are doing in our community to protect water and wildlife.
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Tour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $2/person. Members are free.
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Explore three different historic Springfield residences and learn the history behind them. We will stop at the Governor’s Mansion, the Dana-Thomas House, and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Register online by April 29.
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Let us drive you down to St. Louis to tour this unique museum. See amazing art, architectural gems, and explore artificial caves. Register online by May 3.
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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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Paddle a canoe down one of our local waterways, the Sangamon River. All equipment provided. Register online by May 10.
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Join us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, in a game of vintage base ball played with authentic 1858 rules. Away game in Bloomington, IL.
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Venture into the forests and prairies with volunteer Jerry Sievers. We will search for as many species of these beautiful spring delights as we can, including Virginia bluebells, spring beauties, and more. Register online by May 10.
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Test your frog-finding abilities by searching for as many species of frogs as you can discover! Bring your flashlights as we scope out water habitats for eye shine. Register online by May 17.
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Join us as we visit one of the world’s largest and finest bell towers and woodland and prairie garden in our state’s capital city. Register online by May 17.
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Join us for the national pastime: base ball! Cheer for your home team, the Rock Springs Ground Squirrels, in a game of vintage base ball played with authentic 1858 rules.
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Explore Friends Creek Conservation Area in the dark and use your senses to find the way through the woods. Discover what makes your eyes, ears, and nose work at night. Register online by May 24.
Read MoreTour the restored home of Illinois Governor Richard J. Oglesby. Encounter the lives of its family members and explore their late 1800s lifestyle. $2/person. Members are free.
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Join staff on a trip to the Great Lakes to fish for walleye on a charter boat. Price includes two day charter, fishing equipment, transportation, and lodging. For all ages. Register online by June 14.
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Enjoy an Independence Day celebration 1860s style! Tour Homestead Prairie Farm, try old-time toys and games, enjoy a music concert by the Rock Springs Dulcimer Club at 2pm, and an ice cream social after the concert.
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