Category Archives: Natural and Agricultural Sciences

09.13.23

LLCC to host SkySoar Fest Friday

Drone flying over fieldLLCC’s Computer Science Academy is hosting SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones, on Friday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. on LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., northeast of Cass Gymnasium. In case of rain, displays and presentations will be moved inside to the Student Union in the lower level of Menard Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Faculty from LLCC Computer Science, Agriculture, Geography and Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Training programs and members of the Sangamon Valley RC Flyers will have displays and provide demonstrations. They will also talk about applications for small, unmanned aircraft technology in various careers, including search and rescue, precision agriculture, mapping and photography.

09.12.23

Honey harvest demonstration begins at 10 this morning

Dave Cox holding and talking about honey combDave Cox, LLCC 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, today, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. 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. A limited number of bee suits and veils will be available for participants to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Those without protective gear can observe from a safe distance away from the hives.

Honey supers will be removed and taken to A. Lincoln Commons for a demonstration, beginning between 10:45 and 11 a.m., on how to extract the honey from the frames. Participants can help with the extraction process and sample the raw honey.

09.11.23

LLCC hosting honey harvest demonstration tomorrow

Dave Cox holding and talking about honey combDave Cox, LLCC 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, tomorrow, Sept. 12, 10 a.m. 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. A limited number of bee suits and veils will be available for participants to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Those without protective gear can observe from a safe distance away from the hives.

Honey supers will be removed and taken to A. Lincoln Commons for a demonstration, beginning between 10:45 and 11 a.m., on how to extract the honey from the frames. Participants can help with the extraction process and sample the raw honey.

09.07.23

LLCC to host SkySoar Fest Sept. 15

Drone flying over fieldLLCC’s Computer Science Academy is hosting SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones, on Friday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. on LLCC’s Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Rd., northeast of Cass Gymnasium. In case of rain, displays and presentations will be moved inside to the Student Union in the lower level of Menard Hall. The event is free and open to the public.

Faculty from LLCC Computer Science, Agriculture, Geography and Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Training programs and members of the Sangamon Valley RC Flyers will have displays and provide demonstrations. They will also talk about applications for small, unmanned aircraft technology in various careers, including search and rescue, precision agriculture, mapping and photography.

09.01.23

LLCC to host honey harvest demonstration Sept. 12

Dave Cox holding and talking about honey combDave Cox, LLCC 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 Sept. 12, 10 a.m. 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. A limited number of bee suits and veils will be available for participants to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Those without protective gear can observe from a safe distance away from the hives.

Honey supers will be removed and taken to A. Lincoln Commons for a demonstration, beginning between 10:45 and 11 a.m., on how to extract the honey from the frames. Participants can help with the extraction process and sample the raw honey.

08.11.23

LLCC at the Illinois State Fair

Linc standing with Illinois' Governor and Lt. GovernorLLCC is at the Illinois State Fair! Linc, LLCC’s mascot and No. 1 fan, took part in the fair’s kickoff event yesterday.

College representatives from public relations and marketing, natural and agricultural sciences and the Workforce Institute will be in the Governor’s Tent Sunday, Aug. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., providing hands-on activities and sharing information on educational opportunities.

Abe Lincoln with Linc at Illinois State FairYou can catch an LLCC Culinary demo Aug. 17 at 4 p.m. in the Hobbies Arts & Crafts Building.

The LLCC Ag Club will be volunteering at the Pork Patio on Saturday, Aug. 19, 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

08.07.23

LLCC invites employers, high school students to Workforce and Ag Expos Sept. 21

Visitors walking through tents, seeing equipment and talking with local businessesLLCC invites employers and area high school students to its annual Workforce Careers and Ag Expos Thursday, Sept. 21.

The outdoor Workforce Careers Expo connects high school students with local employers to learn about careers in the skilled trades. Two sessions will be held: 8-11 a.m. and noon-3 p.m. Students can also observe professional line workers competing in the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives Line Workers Safety Rodeo. Registration for employers and high schools wishing to bring students to the Workforce Expo is available at www.llcc.edu/expo. Last year, approximately 500 high school students attended and visited exhibits and displays of interactive equipment and simulators brought by 50 employers.

The Ag Expo will begin at 9 a.m. in LLCC’s Kreher Agriculture Center. Students will participate in sessions led by LLCC ag faculty, tour the facility and hear from current ag students. Students and teachers may also visit the afternoon session of the Workforce Expo after lunch. More information and registration are available by emailing liz.bland@llcc.edu or calling 217-786-2868. Another Ag Expo will be held on Dec. 1.

07.12.23

In the news

Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute, was interviewed by FOX Illinois for a story on workforce programs and financial assistance for students.

Alex Sidener, LLCC Ag student, was interviewed yesterday by RFD Illinois about the 10-day Ireland agricultural industry tour he participated in as part of LLCC’s agriculture program.