Cornell University

Nature Rx

Holistic well-being through connection with nature

Tree-sided path running through a grassy courtyard.

The ILR Courtyard

Activities:
Picnics, Socializing, Reading
Difficulty:
Grass picnic area and concrete paths.
Duration:
At your leisure.
Distance from You:
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Campus Nature

Located on Central Campus and surrounded by the Ives buildings, the courtyard could be described as an oasis of greenery. Almost entirely enclosed except for an entryway on the west side of the courtyard, this landscape is sheltered and warmer than other areas of campus. The site was designed to invite people to stay a while and enjoy the calm amidst trees, shrubs, and ground covers protected from the bustling campus.

Campus Nature

Located on Central Campus and surrounded by the Ives buildings, the courtyard could be described as an oasis of greenery. Almost entirely enclosed except for an entryway on the west side of the courtyard, this landscape is sheltered and warmer than other areas of campus. The site was designed to invite people to stay a while and enjoy the calm amidst trees, shrubs, and ground covers protected from the bustling campus.

Highlights

This is a favorite lunch and meeting spot for many students, faculty, and staff. The gardens within the courtyard allow for privacy in the middle of campus.

Entrance

Enter the gardens from the entryway opposite Statler Hall, or from one of the exits of Ives Hall.