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.
The 42nd Annual Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner
Join our movement for change! The Smith Nature Awards Dinner is Brushwood Center’s largest fundraising event of the year, and all funds raised from the evening directly benefit our programs for youth, families, and Veterans across our community.
This year, we honor Robin Wall Kimmerer, author, scientist, mother, professor, and member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation with the Environmental Leadership Award.
