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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
You Choose the Project · Use Tools and Supplies From BASE · Get Help When You Need It Want to learn to knit? Need to repair a mosaic? Want to […]
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, […]
At Ease In Nature Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease programs, as […]
At Ease in Nature: Opening Reception Join us to celebrate the healing power of nature and the arts. At Ease in Nature features artwork created during our 2024 At Ease […]
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 […]
