The Decatur Audubon Society will cover transportation costs for 20 school buses to take field trips to Rock Springs Nature Center or any of the five Macon County Conservation Areas, from now until the end of the 2018-2019 school year.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Rock Springs Ground Squirrels vs. Vermilion Voles
Kennekuk County Park, Danville, IL – Away game against the Vermilion Voles
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.
Astronomy Jamboree
Enjoy a free concert from 7-7:45pm, create a craft to take home, enter a giveaway, and view the stars and visible planets. Hot dogs, marshmallows, and water provided. Bring your telescope and share your knowledge.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Hummingbird Festival
Learn all about hummingbirds. Watch as we capture, band, and release wild birds. Co-sponsored by Decatur Audubon.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Bethel School Open House
See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Monarch Madness
Learn about monarch butterflies from naturalists, then help capture and tag live butterflies.
Pond Animals Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will plunge into the world of pond life and take a field trip to the Bike Trail Pond to look for fish, turtles, and algae. Register Online.
Homeschool Program: Skeletons
Homeschoolers are invited to join a naturalist as we learn about skeletons, which animals have them and why, and take a short hike to look for some vertebrates.
Pond Animals Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will plunge into the world of pond life and take a field trip to the Bike Trail Pond to look for fish, turtles, and algae. Register Online.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
The Prairie Then and Now
Guest speaker Dan Guillory, a poet and local history author, will share his view of the past and contemporary life with portraits of those that called the prairie home.
Full Moon Hike
Take a trip to Fort Daniel Conservation Area to look at the full moon and walk through the forest, illuminated only by the moon itself. Register online by September 13.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Flower Power Story Time – Coneflowers
Join a naturalist as we read stories about nature and wildlife, then take a short hike. Learn about coneflowers in September.
Webelos: Into the Woods
Webelos Scouts will learn how to identify trees, plants, and discover how fire effects the forest.
Douglas Cup Tournament
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.
Canoe the Sangamon
All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of the Sangamon River. Pre-registration required.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
From Fleece and Fiber to Yarn: Spinning Wheels Demonstration
See historic and modern spinning wheels in action with Cecelia Hicks and Valerie Gaddis. All ages are welcome to explore the different types of fiber, try a drop spindle, and practice carding wool.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Preschool Peepers: Fall Craft
Young children are invited to make a fun, nature-themed fall craft to take home and display. Register online by September 20.
Wiggly Worms Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will meet and hold live wiggly worms as we dig into who lives beneath our feet. Register Online.
Trip to Saint Louis Art Museum
This world-renowned art museum displays over 34,000 pieces of art spanning 5,000 years of history and culture. Register online by September 23.
Wiggly Worms Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will meet and hold live wiggly worms as we dig into who lives beneath our feet. Register Online.
Trip to The Great Pumpkin Patch
Travel with staff to Arthur, IL to visit The Great Pumpkin Patch. Enjoy some time outdoors, as you explore a corn maze, see farm animals, try pumpkin ice cream, or find the perfect pumpkin to take home. Register online by September 27.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Prairie Pedal
Ride your bicycle for habitat restoration! This bicycling fundraiser for the Macon County Conservation Foundation supports local wildlife and natural areas.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Bethel School Open House
See what going to school was like in the early 20th century at this historic one-room schoolhouse located at Friends Creek Conservation Area.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Preschool Peepers: History on the Prairie
Learn about the plants that Native Americans and early settlers relied on for food, then explore Bethel School to experience what going to school was like for children in the early 1900s. Register online by October 4.
Archaeology Open House
Due to restoration work on the Trobaugh-Good House in 2018, some dirt was removed from under the home. Learn a little about archaeology and help staff and volunteers sift through this dirt that has laid undisturbed for over 100 years.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Van Trip to Springfield’s Historic Homes
Explore three different historic Springfield residences and learn the history behind them. Register online by October 7.
Camping Fun Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will explore a tent, catch pretend fish with magnets, and use your senses to discover the fun of camping. Register Online.
Camping Fun Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will explore a tent, catch pretend fish with magnets, and use your senses to discover the fun of camping. Register Online.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Seasons Changes Hike
Take a naturalist-guided hike through a variety of habitats and discover all of the ways that nature changes in the fall. Register online by October 11.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Trip to the Chicago Field Museum
Ride along to the Windy City to visit this immersive museum and learn about natural and cultural history, from the largest dinosaur that ever lived to the smallest crawling insect. Register online by October 16.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Canoe the Sangamon
All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of the Sangamon River. Pre-registration required.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Flower Power Story Time – Prairie Roses
Join a naturalist as we read stories about nature and wildlife, then take a short hike. Learn about prairie roses in October.
Amazing Rocks Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will uncover treasures beneath our feet as we paint with rocks, sort rocks, and magnify them. Register Online.
Amazing Rocks Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will uncover treasures beneath our feet as we paint with rocks, sort rocks, and magnify them. Register Online.
Webelos: Into the Wild
Tour the EcoCenter, learn about migration, and identify dangerous plants and animals.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Good Will Match
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.
Fall Harvest Festival
Celebrate fall with fall-themed activities including archery, a straw maze, wagon rides, homestead tours, live animals, temporary tattoos, and more.
Homestead Prairie Farm Open House
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.
Hooting Owls Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will discover the world of owls and owlets through our senses and movement. Register Online.
Hooting Owls Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will discover the world of owls and owlets through our senses and movement. Register Online.
Canoe the Sangamon
All equipment is provided for this leisurely exploration of the Sangamon River. Pre-registration required.
Candlelight Tour
Glimpse what an evening in the 1860s was like at Homestead Prairie Farm, lit by candlelight and lamplight, as guides in period clothing walk you through the home.
Sounds of the Prairie
Learn about sound by listening to and identifying sounds in a prairie habitat. Register online by November 15.
Flower Power Story Time – Goldenrod
Join a naturalist as we read stories about nature and wildlife, then take a short hike. Learn about goldenrod in November.
Glowing Moon Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will shine light onto the secrets of the moon and what animals venture out at night. Register Online.
Glowing Moon Mini Camp
Children ages 1-5 will shine light onto the secrets of the moon and what animals venture out at night. Register Online.
Trip to the Chicago Field Museum
Ride along to the Windy City to visit this immersive museum and learn about natural and cultural history, from the largest dinosaur that ever lived to the smallest crawling insect. Register online by November 20.
Preschool Peepers: Talking Turkeys
Learn about the life of a wild turkey and make a turkey craft to take home. Register online by November 29.