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title: RLC supports mental health & wellness with new Zen Garden
description: Rend Lake College installed a Zen Garden at the Ina campus. As part of the Learning Renewal Plan, funds were set aside to invest in infrastructure for mental health and wellness.
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# [RLC supports mental health & wellness with new Zen Garden](https://rlc.edu/news/rlc-supports-mental-health-awareness-with-zen-garden)

 Written by [Nathan Wheeler](https://rlc.edu/news/author/nathan-wheeler) | Jul 19, 2022 5:00:00 AM

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INA, Ill. (July 19, 2022) — Rend Lake College constructed a COVID-friendly outdoor meditation space/Zen Garden for students and staff to have a place to seek a quiet space for mental solace. In addition to the garden area, benches and tables were purchased to enhance communication and engagement between students. As a part of the Learning Renewal Plan, funds were set aside to invest in infrastructure for mental health and wellness.

 

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