Lincoln Land Community College is inviting families to celebrate science at its upcoming Spring into Science event. The free, family-friendly event will take place Friday, May 1st from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on the second floor of Sangamon Hall at the LLCC Springfield campus. Organizers say the event is open to children of all ages when accompanied by a parent or guardian, with check-in set for A. Lincoln Commons.

Spring into Science is designed as a spring-themed version of the college’s popular Haunted Lab event, offering hands-on activities, interactive demonstrations and engaging learning experiences focused on the science behind the natural world. Families will be able to explore stations centered on flowers and plants, including flower dissections, and will have the opportunity to plant a flower to take home.

Students will also learn about bird banding during a special demonstration, while marine biology activities will feature a touch tank and a saltwater scavenger hunt. Additional activities will include chemistry demonstrations and other interactive science experiences tied to spring and scientific discovery. Weather permitting, attendees can also take part in a prairie walk to learn more about native Illinois ecosystems and seasonal changes.

The event is sponsored by the college’s Natural and Agricultural Sciences Department, along with the Chemistry and Biology Clubs.