Honey Harvest Demonstration

Dave Cox, Lincoln Land Community College professor of biology, and members of the Prairie State and Lincoln Land Beekeepers Associations will demonstrate the process of honey extraction from beehives at LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove, 2321 West Lake Shore Drive, Springfield, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, starting at 9:30 am. The event is free and open to the public. The process will begin with honey super removal from the apiary at West Lake Nature Grove. Participants are encouraged to wear protective gear. At a minimum, long pants and a long-sleeved shirt are required.