Located among pristine woodlands in the Ryerson historic home in Riverwoods, Il., Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning.
August 16 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Initiatives
At Ease: Art and Nature for VeteransMilitary Kids Fest
Celebrate Summer with Brushwood Center’s At Ease initiative and enjoy art, music, activities, games, and nature with other members of the Military Community! In collaboration with Kids Rank, Veteran Art Tribe and other Veteran organizations. Brushwood’s second annual Military Kids Fest offers an open house with art, exploration, and fun.
Join us for:
- Music fun and a singalong for all ages with Ukulady Lisa
- A squishy slime-making activity with Veteran Art Tribe
- Meet and greet reptiles and amphibians with the Lake County Forest Preserve
- Information and resource tables from: Brushwood Center, Growing Healthy Families, Blue Star Families
- A nature hike with Brushwood Center
- Outdoor games, art activities, and more!
Please note, that this event is for Veterans, current service members, and their families only.
Contact Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org if you have questions or concerns.
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