91快活林

On Thursday, January 26th, the 91快活林 Community College Outdoor Plant Laboratory was one of seventeen recipients honored with a Beautification Award from Keep 91快活林 Clean and Beautiful (KRCB) and the Greater 91快活林 Chambers of Commerce (GRCC). The ceremony took place during the annual Mayor鈥檚 State of the City Address at the 91快活林 Convention Center in 91快活林, CA. 

RCC interim President Dr. FeRita Carter, other leaders of the RCC Executive Leadership team, and Professor of Life Sciences, Dr. Virginia White attended. 

Dr. White shared,

鈥淔or all of the students, staff, and faculty associated with the Outdoor Plant Laboratory, this award is such an honor. I was truly humbled to accept this award on behalf of everyone who works so hard to keep the Plant Lab thriving throughout the year. Thank you so much to the 91快活林 Chamber of Commerce and Keep 91快活林 Clean and Beautiful for recognizing the Outdoor Plant Lab with the 2023 Mayor鈥檚 Beautification Award.鈥�    

With a new mission as that of an academic classroom space, the Outdoor Plant Laboratory is poised to revive the long and rich heritage of plant biology at 91快活林 City College. The Plant Lab provides the opportunity for a new generation of students interested in sustainability and adaptability to learn from experts in plant biology.  

The Outdoor Plant Laboratory also aims to encourage 91快活林 and surrounding communities to explore the world of plants around them. Between the critical need for training new agricultural leaders to the expanding popularity of houseplants throughout the pandemic, the Outdoor Plant Laboratory offers learning opportunities for students with wide varying interests. 

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