LLCC’s West Lake Nature Grove serves as an outdoor learning lab for several disciplines including natural and agricultural sciences. Learn more about the land and learning opportunities in this Illinois Times essay by Dr. Brent Todd, dean, natural and agricultural sciences.

Sheridan Lane, director, culinary programs and operations has some creative tips on what to do with your garden abundance in this week’s Epicuriosity 101 column, “Living on the wild side,” in the Springfield State Journal-Register.