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.
Opening Reception: Lake Series by Lincoln Schatz Beginning in September of 2015 artist Lincoln Schatz began taking lake pictures. Dedicating a month to photographing the lake each day in morning […]
Lake Series: Photographs by Lincoln Schatz Beginning in September of 2015 artist Lincoln Schatz began taking lake pictures. Dedicating a month to photographing the lake each day in morning or […]
The Midwest Haiku Traveling Rock Garden The Midwest Haiku Traveling Rock Garden is a growing literary exhibit that celebrates English-language haiku. Each year's exhibit has a theme and can be […]
Rest and Recharge: Practicing Radical Self Care in an Uncertain World Rest and Recharge invites visitors into a spacious pause. In a world saturated with constant alerts, urgent headlines, and […]
Opening Reception: Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA features artwork created by facilitators of and participants in the TIERRA program—Transforming Internal Experiences for Resilience and Restoration through Acceptance—a research-informed, nature-based training program that supports Community Health Workers serving communities across Lake County, Illinois. TIERRA equips Community Health Workers with tools […]
Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA Healing Together: The Artwork of TIERRA features artwork created by facilitators of and participants in the TIERRA program—Transforming Internal Experiences for Resilience and Restoration through Acceptance—a research-informed, nature-based training program that supports Community Health Workers serving communities across Lake County, Illinois. TIERRA equips Community Health Workers with tools to address […]
Mother Earth Market 2026 Saturday, May 9, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, May 10, 12 pm- 5 pm The Mother Earth Market features and celebrates local artists, makers, vendors, and organizations […]
The Evolution of Brushwood - Opening Reception Join us for a look at Brushwood’s past and a glimpse into our future. As we prepare for upcoming renovations, we’re taking a […]
The Evolution of Brushwood Join us for a look at Brushwood Center's past and a glimpse into our future. As we prepare for upcoming renovations as part of our ACTIVATE […]
At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories brings together artists with a U.S. military connection to explore the ways nature can […]
Artist Reception- At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories At Ease in Nature: Nature Holds Our Stories brings together artists with a U.S. military connection to explore the ways […]
The 10th Annual Nature-Inspired Holiday Art Market Buy local, support the arts, and find unique nature-inspired gifts at Brushwood Center’s annual Holiday Art Market. You’ll find art, handmade gifts, cards, […]
