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.
Nature Book Club: April The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and explore nature literature in a friendly environment. Each meeting includes discussion, creative writing, and/or art activities to engage with the themes of the chosen book, led by Brushwood’s Poet-in-Residence Kathryn Haydon, and writer-artist Megan Donahue. Our April book will […]
You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It Open Art Workshop is open to anyone who wants to make something in any area of visual arts and crafts, from the experienced artist looking for a community of others to work with, to the complete novice […]
Environmental Film Series by Kateryna Sazonova Join us for a compelling afternoon of film and conversation with Ukrainian filmmaker, environmentalist, and Brushwood Center Videographer-in-Residence, Kateryna Sazonova. This program features a screening of Sazonova’s environmental film series—three interconnected short films that examine the urgent realities of climate change and humanity’s impact on the planet through both […]
Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 6) Returning in 2026, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own […]
bouquet with rogue wave dance rogue wave is a New York-based dance company led by Catherine Messina that presents work at the intersection of psychology and movement, often with a […]
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 […]
Veterans Acrylic Paint & Sip Nights Join us for a fun and relaxing acrylic paint event led by Veteran artists. This event promises to be both educational and therapeutic. Take […]
Combat Poetry: Poetry Workshop for Military Service Members & Veterans This poetry workshop is an informal environment combined with a bit of formal instruction. We will write. We will learn. […]
Art Impact Project Art Impact Project facilitates supportive art projects designed to provide participants a different way to express themselves through art-making. With a focus on emotional wellness through creative expression, Art Impact Project's small-group environment gives participants the chance to […]
Broken Pieces Benefit Concert Join us for an inspiring afternoon of music, resilience, and community at a special benefit concert supporting Broken Pieces; a remarkable band made up of outpatient Veterans […]
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 […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: May Blue Moon Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, […]
