Brushwood Blog
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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, Baby, Plant. The new nationwide grassroots campaign is led by author and botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer, who was recently awarded the Smith Nature Symposium Environmental…
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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.
