Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.
Image for event: Tuesdays at Ten | Illinois Wilds

Tuesdays at Ten | Illinois Wilds

Exploring the Forgotten Illinois Landscape

2027-01-19 10:00:00 2027-01-19 11:00:00 America/Chicago Tuesdays at Ten | Illinois Wilds Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new Main Library - Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tuesday, January 19
10:00am - 11:00am

Main Library

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Join us at the library for coffee, socializing, and learning something new

Join Michael Jeffords on an exploration of the wild lands that still exist in Illinois. Be surprised at the wide diversity of organisms and habitats that exist in this largely agricultural landscape.

About the presenter: Michael Jeffords (PhD.) is a retired professional scientist from the Illinois Natural History Survey. Michael and his spouse (Susan Post) have travelled widely and are both nature photographers and writers. Together they have written six books on nature and exploring.

Tuesdays at Ten | Spring

Jan 5, Illinois Wilds: Exploring the Forgotten Illinois Landscape
Jan12, Illinois Wilds: Exploring the Forgotten Illinois Landscape
Jan 19, Illinois Wilds: Exploring the Forgotten Illinois Landscape
Jan 26, Illinois Wilds: Exploring the Forgotten Illinois Landscape

Feb 2, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
Feb 9, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
Feb 16, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
Feb23, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution

March 2, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
March 9, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
March 16, Early Illinois, from the Ice Age to the American Revolution
March 23, Artificial Intelligence - Understanding AI
March 30, Artificial Intelligence - Evaluating Images and Videos on Social

April 6, Designing with plants
April 13, Honey Bees and Monarch Butterflies
April 20, Native Pollinator Plants
April 27, Lost in the Sea of Green

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Social | Presentation | Discussion |

TAGS: | |

Main Library

librarian@champaign.org
Phone: 217.403.2000

Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 12:00PM to 6:00PM

About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Skip Branch Events widget
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Nov 16, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Cancelled
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room C,The Studio

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 26, All day

Fri, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Sat, Nov 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 30, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Study Room 219

Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Dec 04, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Dec 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
This event is full

Tue, Dec 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Wed, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio
Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Thu, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Thu, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Fri, Dec 11, 9:30am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Robeson Pavilion Room C

Fri, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Fri, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Sun, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Dec 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
The Studio

Mon, Dec 14, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Studio