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.
41st Annual Smith Nature Symposium Awards Dinner Rising Together: Building a Healthy Future Emcees Bill Kurtis and Donna La Pietra Honoring Pediatrician, Professor, and Public Health Advocate Dr. Mona Hanna Associate Dean for […]
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 […]
Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights Join us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran and Artist, Ramona Pozek. This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Leave with a hand painted masterpiece that you will be able to take home with you!All skill levels welcomed.Non-alcoholic drinks, beer and wine […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Upcycled Lamps We will be using materials and supplies from BASE: Brushwood Art Supply Exchange that will include a mix of new materials alongside the repurposed and reimagined. Everyone’s project will be unique, and creativity is highly encouraged. We will have a variety of objects available to use for your […]
Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual […]
Day of the Dead Art Workshop for Veterans Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead, lasts from October 31st until Nov 2nd. It is celebrated in […]
Nature Photography for Veterans and Families Learn about the basics of photography while exploring the natural beauty of Chicagoland with your fellow Veterans. Families and all ages are welcomed. Free, but registration is required. ______ Meet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods Activity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes. Sensory Expectations: Outdoors Available Accommodations: No […]
Healthy Home, Healthy You Learn more about how to keep yourself, your family, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans, resources for flooding, […]
Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans and Families Develop your unique artistic expression through watercolor painting. We will delight in the colorful, transformative nature of the watercolor while also sharing factual […]
Healthy Home, Healthy You Learn more about how to keep yourself, your family, and community safe and healthy. These six sessions will cover emergency home ready plans, resources for flooding, […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Wreath Making As you craft away, enjoy the company of fellow art enthusiasts in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere while listening to a craft-themed musical […]
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 […]
