

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 12:00 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Learn and create with Michael Jeffords and Susan Post!About this EventLearn to connect with nature in more meaningful ways at Monarch Miracle &amp; Pain Chip Poetry on Friday, March 27 from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Mansion Library.Biologists Michael Jeffords and Susan Post will share insights and techniques on how to fully experience the natural world by creating more than just check marks, lists, or soon-to-be forgotten memories. Students will explore the monarch butterfly’s migration and overwintering patterns as they marvel at the world's biodiversity and use paint swatches to create a visual poem.$10/person. Registration will close March 23 or when capacity is reached. All sales are final.This event is part of our Nature Journal Retreat. Registration for the entire Retreat is available for an additional cost. Learn more .If you will need disability-related accommodations to participate, please email Olivia at owarren@illinois.edu.By attending, you consent to your image being used in Allerton marketing, social media and publications. Please alert the photographer or videographer if you do not want your image taken.About the InstructorsDr. Michael R. Jeffords is the retired education/outreach director for the Natural History Survey (INHS). Mr. Jeffords is an entomologist, freelance photographer, writer, and educator focused on biodiversity.Susan L. Post is a retired research scientist of entomology at the Illinois Natural History Survey with a focus on exotic, invasive species. Susan is a photographer and freelance writer and the author of Hiking Illinois.Michael and Susan have traveled the world to research, photograph, and write about the beauty and wonder of the natural world. The following books have been co-written by Michael and Susan:--Butterflies of Illinois—A Field Guide: A Comprehensive Illustrated Guide to Butterflies in the Prairie State--Exploring Nature in Illinois—A Field Guide to the Prairie State--Curious Encounters with the Natural World from Grumpy Spiders to Hidden TigersAbout The FarmsThe Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers  focusing on . All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.Find the complete Spring Session schedule .
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/monticello/monarch-miracle-and-paint-chip-poetry/100001982438981359
- **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 12.51, max: 12.51, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Monticello
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Allerton Park & Retreat Center
- **lat**: 39.9983398
- **long**: -88.6517012
- **full address**: Allerton Park &amp; Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, United States

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- **organizer**: Allerton Park and Retreat Center (https://allevents.in/org/allerton-park-and-retreat-center/22536172)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 27 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am (-05:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Allerton Park &amp; Retreat Center, 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 12.51 up to 12.51 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Allerton Park and Retreat Center
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** art, literary-art, trips-adventures, trekking
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Monarch Miracle & Paint Chip Poetry ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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