Brushwood Blog
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Polly Greathouse: January 2026 Artist of the Month
Read now: Polly Greathouse: January 2026 Artist of the MonthI paint natural environments from various regions, but most often observe, honor, and celebrate the landscapes of Illinois where I live and work. My art reflects the expressive, ever-changing motions of ecosystems.
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The Top 10 Brushwood Moments of 2025
Read now: The Top 10 Brushwood Moments of 20252025 was a big year for Brushwood Center! Catherine and the Brushwood Team look back on the highlights.
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Lake County Community Convening
Read now: Lake County Community ConveningREFLECTION BY BRUSHWOOD SENIOR PROGRAM DIRECTOR Lake County Community Convening By Ashley Cullen-Williams The Lake County Community Foundation Cross-Sector Coordinated Calls bring together partners from across Lake County — nonprofits, […]
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Finding Her Voice: Brushwood’s Programs for Women Veterans
Read now: Finding Her Voice: Brushwood’s Programs for Women VeteransArt and Nature programming for the fastest-growing Veteran Demographic Finding Her Voice: Brushwood’s Programs for Women Veterans By Megan Donahue, with Angela Walker Angela Walker knows Brushwood’s At Ease program […]
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The Arts and Nature: Bringing Joy, Supporting Mental Health
Read now: The Arts and Nature: Bringing Joy, Supporting Mental HealthThe arts and nature are a mental health asset.
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Julia Kemerer: November 2025 Artist of the Month
Read now: Julia Kemerer: November 2025 Artist of the Month“These sculptures of oversized birds were born out of my love of nature and the wonder it brings into my life when a wild creature appears in my path.”
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Plant, Baby, Plant at Brushwood
Read now: Plant, Baby, Plant at BrushwoodRobin Wall Kimmerer Launches community Action Plant, Baby, Plant! On Sunday, October 12, a crowd gathered at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods to launch the first community activation of Plant, […]
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New Video: Flourishing Together
Read now: New Video: Flourishing TogetherLearn about Brushwood Center’s impact through Ashley’s journey to become Senior Program Director.
