Lincoln Land Community College will host a live honey extraction demonstration on Wednesday, Sept. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. at the school’s West Lake Nature Grove in Springfield.

The event will be led by LLCC biology professor Dave Cox along with members of the Prairie State Beekeepers Association. Visitors will see the process of removing honey supers from the hive and later watch the extraction take place.

Protective clothing is required for those near the hives. Long pants and long sleeves are the minimum, while a limited number of bee suits and veils will be available on a first-come basis. Attendees without gear can still observe from a safe distance.

After the hive activities, the honey supers will be taken to A. Lincoln Commons, where the extraction process will begin around noon. Participants will be invited to assist and taste freshly harvested honey.

The event will also include educational activities such as bee anatomy exploration with microscopes, marigold planting, demonstrations on honeybee reproduction, and interactive sessions on pollination and honey production.

The program is free and open to the public.