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Rock Springs Nature Center welcomed a large crowd to watch the eclipse on Monday.

The long-awaited total solar eclipse is only a few days away, and while Central Illinois won’t be in the path of totality, it will be pretty darn close.

Guests of all ages can get a closer look at the night sky next week during the Macon County Conservation Districts 39th annual Astronomy Jamboree.

The $400,000 interactive EcoCenter teaches about nature, conservation and sustainability.

DECATUR— Macon County Conservation District is hosting a county-wide Wildlife Art Contest this spring for children and teens to participate in

The Macon County Conservation District held its annual maple syrup program on Saturday at the Rock Springs Nature Center, giving lessons on what it takes to make real maple syrup.

The Decatur Audubon Society is funding upwards of $10,000 to offer transportation to Rock Springs Nature Center or any of the five Macon County Conservation Areas for local schools.

"I want people to come and understand that his passion towards nature stays with us."

It might sound like a made-up monster from a horror flick, but invasive jumping worms are real — and theyre causing real problems.

It might sound like a made-up monster from a horror flick, but invasive jumping worms are real — and theyre causing real problems.