It was a beautiful afternoon Friday for SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones sponsored by the LLCC Computer Science Academy. Faculty from LLCC Computer Science, Agriculture, Geography and Unmanned Aircraft System Remote Pilot Training programs and members of the Sangamon Valley RC Flyers provided displays and demonstrations. A number of faculty, staff, students and community members attended. In addition to drones and flyers circling the area northeast of Cass Gym, a bald eagle was spotted doing the same near the end of the event!
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LLCC to host SkySoar Fest today, 1-3 p.m.
SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones sponsored by the Computer Science Academy, is today from 1-3 p.m. 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.
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.
SkySoar Fest tomorrow, 1-3 p.m.
LLCC’s Computer Science Academy is hosting SkySoar Fest, an outdoor showcase of radio-controlled flyers and drones, tomorrow, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. northeast of Cass Gymnasium. In case of rain, displays and presentations will be moved inside to the Student Union.
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.
Honey Harvest yields 100+ lbs.
Yesterday’s honey harvest was a success! According to organizer Dave Cox, professor of biology, “We harvested 100-120 lbs. of honey and 30 lbs. of honeycomb.” The honey will be used by LLCC’s culinary program as well as at various college events. A number of LLCC staff, students and community members attended. In photo: Brent Todd, dean of natural and agricultural sciences.
LLCC to host SkySoar Fest Friday
LLCC’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.
Honey harvest demonstration begins at 10 this morning
Dave 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.
LLCC hosting honey harvest demonstration tomorrow
Dave 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.
LLCC to host SkySoar Fest Sept. 15
LLCC’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.
LLCC to host honey harvest demonstration Sept. 12
Dave 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.
In the news
Dr. Nancy Sweet, dean, Workforce Institute at LLCC, wrote the Aug. 20 essay in the State Journal-Register, “Employers: Meet your future employees!” She also discussed the upcoming Workforce Careers and Ag Expos on the WTAX Morning Newswatch Aug. 18.