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.
Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 4) Returning in 2026, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own […]
Radical Hope in the Woods Radical Hope in the Woods is a restorative, community-centered experience designed to reconnect the Black community to the land, to one another, and to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Water(color) for the Soul: Sounds of the Prairie (Visit 5) Returning in 2026, Black Moon Trio once again invites Veterans and their family members to create and perform their own […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
