Additional Academic Opportunities Special resources and opportunities to enhance your academic experience The Richard D. Little Geology Collection houses thousands of specimens that tell the story of our planet, its life and history. It includes dinosaur footprints, fossil skeletons, mineral specimens from around the world, meteorites and geologic samples that highlight the history of the Pioneer Valley’s formation and an outdoor geology path. The Robert L. Pura Outdoor Learning Lab provides hands-on education in sustainability and local ecology, featuring permaculture gardens, walking trails and interactive outdoor classrooms designed for student research and community engagement. Plum is GCC's very own literary journal with works by students, faculty, staff and community members.