On Sept. 8 (rain or shine), members of the Prairie State and Lincoln Land Beekeepers Associations will be on hand demonstrating the process of honey extraction from the beehives at the West Lake Nature Grove, 2321 West Lake Shore Drive, Springfield.

Honey super removal will start at 10 a.m. Participants are encouraged to wear appropriate protective gear. At minimum long pants and a long-sleeved shirt are required. A bee suit and veil are ideal during this portion of the demonstration.  There will be a limited number of suits and veils available for participants to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants, without protective gear, can also observe from a safe distance away from the hives.

Once the honey supers are removed, we will move to the Kreher Agriculture Center, Room 1131 for a demonstration on how to extract the honey from the frames.  Protective gear is not required for this portion of the event. Participants will be allowed to help with the extraction process and sample the raw honey.

For more information about the event, contact Dave Cox, professor of biology, at dave.cox@llcc.edu or 217-786-4909.