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.
Radical Hope Radical Hope: Building Climate Resilience for Healthy Communities, the companion exhibition of the Smith Nature Symposium, opens in the Brushwood Gallery on Saturday, September 14th. Community connection and resilience are key to navigating an uncertain climate future, but what makes a community resilient? What could a healthy future for all look like, and […]
Nature Hike and String Art for Veterans Enjoy a walking tour through the beautiful Ryerson Woods and participate in a string art class at Brushwood Center. Activity Expectation: Outdoors and walking on unpaved trails. Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing and dress for the weather. Bringing water is recommended. Sensory Expectations: Outdoors in uncovered sun. Available Accommodations: No language […]
Art Social Hour for Women Veterans and Families Connect with fellow women Veterans and family members around art and art-making! Socialize, learn, and grow your process as an artist as you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class. If you have […]
