Celebrate Earth Day during Festival of Spring at Rock Springs Conservation Area

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Celebrate Earth Day and spring with the Macon County Conservation District this weekend.

The Festival of Spring will happen from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Rock Springs Conservation Area in Decatur.

According to the MCCD, the full schedule is as follows:

Wagon rides from noon to 3:30 p.m.
Live raptor shows presented by the Illinois Raptor Center at noon, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
Guided hikes, with the wildflower wander at 1 p.m. and the Earth Day stroll at 2:30 p.m.
Canoeing from 1-4 p.m.

Additionally, attendees can enjoy face painting, book signings from local authors Carol Alexander and Carolyn Harmon, meet various animals from Living Water Ranch and tour the Trobaugh-Good House and its gardens.

There will also be a vendor fair featuring local small businesses and artisans, Just Jenn Creations, By Faith Bakery and more.

KLC Creations and Rockwell Coffee will provide concessions.

No registration is required, and more information is online.