Macon County Conservation District
3939 Nearing Lane, Decatur, IL 62523
Hiking & Trails
We’re your backyard. A 3,300 acre backyard offering you natural areas, wildlife, historic sites, hiking, camping, and events all year.
Our green spaces boast bike and walking trails, picnic and camping facilities, and gardens.
What's happening nearby...
Hardy's Race for the Lake
Lake Decatur • Jun 07 – Jun 08
Hardy’s Race for the Lake Returns in 2025!
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Macon County Fair
Macon County Fairgrounds • Jun 04 – Jun 08
The Macon County Fair offers a vibrant mix of entertainment, competition, and family-friendly fun.
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The Jersey Tenors at the Lincoln Square Theater
Lincoln Square Theater • Jun 13 @ 7PM
The Jersey Tenors is the newest Opera/Rock Mash-up sensation!
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Rock Springs Nature Center
Decatur
Rock Springs Conservation Area and Rock Springs Nature Center are located at 3939 Nearing Lane in Decatur, Illinois.
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Sand Creek Conservation Area
Decatur
Sand Creek is a 755-acre open space site located just south of Decatur off South Franklin Street and is open to hikers & horseback riders.
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Griswold Conservation Area
Decatur
The site features one of the glacial kame “mounds” of the Blue Mound area. Through the efforts of Blue Mound area citizens and civic groups, and…
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