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.

Let’s Rock!

Rock hounds are invited to join us at Griswold Conservation Area to learn about rocks and how they are formed, then search through a glacial kame and see what you can find.

Walleye Fishing Trip to Lake Erie

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.

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.

Independence Day 1860

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.

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 Concert Series: Stone and Snow

Bring your lawn chair to Rock Springs Nature Center’s West Lawn to enjoy an evening of bluegrass, folk, or old-time country music.

Trip to World Bird Sanctuary in St. Louis

Visit this raptor education and rehabilitation center outside of St. Louis and see a variety of birds of prey, including owls, vultures, eagles, and more.

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.

Snake and Turtle Show

Meet, feel, and learn about resident animals and their ways of life, plus learn what makes snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators alike. We have several live species to show you.

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: River Otters

Where can you find river otters in Macon County? Learn about their habitat, diet, and more, then make a craft to take home.

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

Nokomis Memorial Park, Nokomis, IL – Away game against the Springfield Long Nine and Bloomington Prairie Chickens
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.

Prairie Ecology Hike

Take a hike through one of our restored prairies and learn about the plants and animals within, and their relationship with this special habitat.

St. Louis Zoo Trip

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions on this group trip to the St. Louis Zoo with Macon County Conservation District.

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.

Bats in the Barn

Determine fact from fiction in this two-hour program about nature’s only flying mammal.

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 Concert Series: Switchback

Bring your lawn chair to Rock Springs Nature Center’s West Lawn to enjoy an evening of bluegrass, folk, or old-time country music.

Rock Springs Ground Squirrels in St. Louis Cup

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.

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.

Dendrochronology: Applications in Historic and Prehistoric Archaeology

Dendrochronology, also known as tree ring dating, has applications in archaeology, climatology, and ecology. This presentation shows the tools used, the collection and analysis of cores, and applications in historic and prehistoric archaeology.

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 Concert Series: The Hood Family Band

Bring your lawn chair to Rock Springs Nature Center’s West Lawn to enjoy an evening of bluegrass, folk, or old-time country music.

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: Insect Hunt

Meet us at Fort Daniel Conservation Area to look for insects in the air and in the water.

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.

Snake and Turtle Show

Meet, feel, and learn about resident animals and their ways of life, plus learn what makes snakes, turtles, lizards, and alligators alike. We have several live species to show you.

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.

Perseid Meteor Shower

At Griswold Conservation Area, experience the Perseid Meteor Shower near its August 12th peak, make s’mores, and enjoy a truly dark sky.

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 Concert Series: Cross Country Classics

Bring your lawn chair to Rock Springs Nature Center’s West Lawn to enjoy an evening of bluegrass, folk, or old-time country music.

St. Louis Zoo Trip

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions on this group trip to the St. Louis Zoo with Macon County Conservation District.

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.

Conservation in Your Backyard

Learn what you can do in your own backyard to help local wildlife. Each registered family will receive a free bluebird nest box to take home!

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.

St. Louis Zoo Trip

Observe wildlife from around the globe, including cheetahs, hippos, and sea lions on this group trip to the St. Louis Zoo with Macon County Conservation District.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.