Brushwood Blog
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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.
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Black Moon Trio
Read now: Black Moon TrioOctober is a busy month for Brushwood’s Ensemble-in-Residence!
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alexandra ok: October 2025 Artist of the Month
Read now: alexandra ok: October 2025 Artist of the Monthalexandra ok is a midwest-based painter showcasing the beauty of queer community.
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Backpacks and Beyond
Read now: Backpacks and BeyondLearn how summer backpacks during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic led to a multi-year partnership to bring the arts and nature to the community at the Round Lake Area Public Library.
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Remembering Robert Redford
Read now: Remembering Robert RedfordBrushwood Center remembers Robert Redford and honors his legacy to inspire, educate, and activate people to care for the earth.
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Convergence in the Community
Read now: Convergence in the CommunityLearn how health equity data takes the stage across Lake County and beyond.
