Ssemwogerere, Abubakari2026-09-082026-09-082026Ssemwogerere, A. (2026). Pioneers of Illinois natural history: Stephen A. Forbes and Charles Robertson. Biodiversity Heritage Library Blog. https://blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2026/08/pioneers-of-illinois.https://blog.biodiversitylibrary.org/2026/08/pioneers-of-illinoishttps://bdears.busitema.ac.ug/handle/123456789/9395Web articleStephen A. Forbes and Charles Robertson were pioneering scientists whose groundbreaking research continues to influence our understanding of the natural world. Forbes advanced the fields of biology and ecology, while Robertson explored bees and their relationships with flowers and other insects. Their careful observations and influential publications laid important foundations for modern biological and entomological research. Their enduring insights remain valuable to researchers, students, educators, and nature fans alike, connecting historical discoveries with contemporary scientific knowledge of biodiversity and ecological interactions. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Library’s contributions of rare archival materials and publications by Forbes and Robertson are valuable additions to the Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL), improving access to these records for scientists and historians alike.Other