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91¶¶Òõ Fall Retreat at Nell's Woodland

Contact the 91¶¶Òõ Continuing Education Center
(815) 224-0427 or continuingeducation@ivcc.edu
CTC-219, 815 N. Orlando Smith Road, Oglesby, IL 

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Illinois Valley Community College has cultivated a partnership with Nell’s Woodland working together to facilitate meaningful and connected relationships to nature through programs that support stewardship in the areas of ecology, health, wellness and the arts.

Illinois Valley Community College will offer a Fall Lifelong Learning Retreat with experiences for youth and adults; including intergenerational programs at Nell’s Woodland located at 2000 Alexis Avenue, Ottawa, Illinois. 

Upcoming classes

PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

  • September 4: [Single Session Class]
  • September 9: [8 Sessions]
  • September 11: [Single Session Class]
  • September 14:
  • September 18: [7 Sessions]
  • September 26:
  • October 4: [Single Session Class]
  • October 4: [Single Session Class]
  • October 4: [Single Session Class]
  • October 21: [4 Sessions]
  • November 7:
  • November 13:
  • November 21:
  • Do you have an idea for a class you would like to see offered at Nell's Woodland, or would you like to teach a class? Contact Us! We are looking for instructors in the following topic areas: health, fitness, mental health, well-being, art, music, gardening, environmental topics/ecology, youth programs.

YOUTH PROGRAMS 

  • Interested in taking a yoga class or drum circle with your young student? Call our office at (815) 224-0427 to inquire about taking a class together.

Additional classes to be announced. Please check back for updates on added classes including summer and youth programs. 

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CEC Fall 2025 Catalog

 

Features classes offered at 91¶¶Òõ Main Campus, Nell's Woodland, 91¶¶Òõ Ottawa Center, Online Classes, Career Training Programs, Professional Development, Bus Trips and Personal Enrichment Offerings.

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Nell's Woodland Fall Retreat

 

Features classes offered at Nell's Woodland, 2000 Alexis Avenue, Ottawa. Topics include yoga, art, t'ai chi, mindfulness, drum circle, photography and other programs focusing on mind, body, spirit and nature. 

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About Nell's Woodland

The Nell’s Foundation has been made possible through the inspiration and generous support of former Ottawan Mr. James Downey. Located at 2000 Alexis Avenue on 58 acres of beautiful oak woodland preserve, his contributions have allowed the creation of an engaging and evolutionary place. The mission of the Nell’s Woodland Foundation is to provide people with a connection to nature, programs, and educational opportunities that support stewardship in the areas of Ecology, Wellness, and the Arts.

Offerings will feature a partnership with Illinois Valley Community College, providing a variety of continuing education opportunities aligned with the Nell’s Woodland spheres of influence.

Additional plans are underway for a variety of other opportunities and programs to be announced via the Nell's Woodland and future press releases.  

Interested in making a Park Visit? If you are interested in a park visit during a time when you are not registered for a class or program, visit to request a time. Public access hours to the park are Thursdays-Mondays from 8 AM-5 PM. Registration for a park visit is required. 

The Nell’s Woodland community aspires to enhance and nurture the natural landscape of the 58-acre property. To date they have developed a walking pathway system that traverses 6,800 feet traveling across three distinct ridges allowing individuals to immerse themselves in the serenity of the preserve. For visitors and friends, they have developed facilities to support and enhance activities. With the belief that nature has the capacity to inspire, promote curiosity and generate creative ways of thinking and expression through the arts Nell’s Woodland is open to all ages, backgrounds and demographics.

Yoga at Nells Woodland

"Nature provides the inherent capacity to inspire, promote curiosity, and generate creative ways of thinking and expression through the arts."

Nell's Woodland Foundation