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.
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.
Hunter Safety Class
Rock Springs Nature Center will host a free 10 hour Illinois Department of Natural Resources Hunter Safety Class. This class covers wildlife identification, equipment, and safety. Must attend both class days and pass a written test in order to receive your certificate. Free. Must register online by Noon on November 7. No age restriction. Min/Max: 5/50.
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.