Teacher Professional Development

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Thank you, teachers, for all you do! You are making a difference and empowering the minds of the future. 

We hope you can join us for an upcoming teacher professional development workshop. These workshops provide continuing professional development units (CPDUs) for K-12 teachers and are also open to the community at large.

The Basics About Honeybees

Honeybees influence our lives more than we realize and their benefits often go unnoticed. In this hybrid course you will learn about seasonal changes that occur within a honeybees’ life during the online portion followed by hands-on practical application at LLCC’s new apiary. Educators will learn about common misconceptions, gain a greater appreciation and understanding of honeybees, and the essentials to care for them.

  • Instructor: Dave Cox, LLCC professor of biology
  • Date: Three hours of self-paced online videos available April 1-17. Onsite class on April 18 (weather date May 2).
  • Time: Onsite TBD
  • Location: West Lake Nature Grove Apiary, 2321 W. Lake Shore Dr., Springfield
  • Ages: 19 and over
  • Cost: $60
  • CPDUs available: 5
  • Course code: CEW 300-01

Call 217-786-2292 to register.