STRATEGIC USE OF RESOURCES
Sustainability leads to student success The Living Lab Trail walking path winds around CLC’s Grayslake Campus among native plants
and trees. Walkers enjoy the fresh air while being presented with different ways CLC is sustainable and how it uses sustainability to benefit the wellness and academic success of students. “It gives people a place to go exploring on campus, get out of the building, see lots of nice natural areas and a way to see and learn about the solar panels,” said Sustainability Manager David Husemoller. Another prominent feature on campus is the Japanese garden, which is an open, outdoor space in the middle of the building at the Grayslake Campus. Like the Living Lab Trail, the Japanese garden is a space where students can relax outside to help them focus.
“I love being able to go out into the Japanese garden and study surrounded by nature.” -- Ben Glende BELOW: The Japanese garden gives students a way to work on their own personal wellness in a relaxing, outdoor space. Being around nature and in green spaces can help to reduce stress and lower blood pressure, breathing and heart rate.
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