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NELL'S WOODLAND

Engaging the beauty, peace, and serenity of nature to empower well-being and growth.

The mission of Nell's Woodland Foundation is to provide programs that support stewardship in the areas of Ecology, Wellness, and the Arts. Using our 60-acre preserve as an essential platform for our work, we offer programmatic gathering spaces, a diverse range of self-directed recreational and social activities, and opportunities to forge new ideas, relationships, and partnerships.

Park Hours: Thursday - Monday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 AM - 3 PM

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Visit the Woodland

Explore our 60 acres of preserved oak woodland and immerse yourself in the beauty of the native landscape. Our trail system features four distinct paths, inviting you to wander at your own pace or join a guided hike for a more educational experience. 

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Ecology

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Wellness

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The Arts

Spheres of Stewardship

To be a steward is to be a person who takes responsibility for something.  The Woodlands takes pride in being a steward of our inspiring 58-acre nature preserve while providing the opportunity for our community to experience the peace and enchantment of the landscape. We focus on these three areas because we believe there is an intrinsic interdependence between humans and nature that is optimized when connected.

A Walk Through the Woodland

Visit our gallery to see all of the amazing things happening at Nell's! There is a lot of activity happening with our wildlife and plants as the seasons change in Ottawa.

Spheres of Stewardship
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