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.
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 […]
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 […]
Cook County Birding Big Year: A Story of Passion, Disappearing Birds, and How We Save What’s Left Celebrate spring migration at Brushwood with an educational and inspiring program and bird […]
At Ease Book Club - Where the Light Enters: A Soldier's Journey Announcing a book club for Veterans and members of the military community with local author and Veteran Leland […]
Chicago Chamber Choir: Toward the Light Brushwood Center's Spring concert with the Chicago Chamber Choir embraces the beauty and freedom found in the natural world, and seeks peace on earth. We look […]
Enriching Life: Closing Reception Take one last look at the 10th Anniversary Enriching Life - Retrospective Exhibition. The exhibition showcases botanical works by artist Heeyoung Kim and current and invited […]
At Ease Book Club - Where the Light Enters: A Soldier's Journey Announcing a book club for Veterans and members of the military community with local author and Veteran Leland […]
Convergence at Colby Barn Everyone deserves a healthy environment and access to the outdoors. Research demonstrates that clean air, water, and access to the outdoors are vital to human health. […]
Mother Earth Market 2025 Saturday, May 10, 10 am- 5 pmSunday, May 11, 12 pm- 5 pm Taking place every Mother’s Day weekend, the Mother Earth Market features and celebrates […]
At Ease Book Club - Where the Light Enters: A Soldier's Journey Announcing a book club for Veterans and members of the military community with local author and Veteran Leland […]
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 […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Nature's Emotion Photo Collage Create & Sip is a monthly workshop hosted at Brushwood Center where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools […]
