›When long-time LCC faculty member Richard Kelley was diagnosed with terminal cancer in early 2014, his friends and colleagues set out to find a way to honor him. An avid gardener and passionate teacher, Richard was excited about the idea to create a learning garden on the LCC campus.

›As plans for the garden progressed, the concept expanded to honor other colleagues and friends, including the late Lynn Lawrence (former LCC Registrar) and the late Tom Swihart (former technician in LCC’s Information Technology Department).

›Fruit trees are a foundational element of the learning garden, in addition to raised vegetable beds, herbs, and grapes.  Additional features will include a collection of native plants, greenhouse, gazebo, and sitting areas.