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.
The Evolution of Brushwood Join us for a look at Brushwood Center's past and a glimpse into our future. As we prepare for upcoming renovations as part of our ACTIVATE campaign, we’re taking a moment to explore the history of Brushwood, share more about upcoming changes, and to celebrate the people, past and present, who […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Buck Full Moon Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, and their environment. It is a practice focused on remembering reciprocity by connecting to our senses through the natural world. Join Jess Rodriguez, certified Nature […]
To Life: Jews Exploring Nature, with Joel Greenberg For generations, Jewish history has been told as the story of a people rooted in texts, scholarship, and community. But another, often-overlooked story unfolds in forests, fields, museums, and laboratories. Join acclaimed naturalist and author Joel Greenberg for a conversation about his compelling new book, To Life: […]
Celestial Nature and Forest Therapy: Partial Solar Eclipse Forest bathing is a guided experience that works to mend the relationships humans have with themselves, the concept of time, their communities, […]
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 […]
BASE: Create & Sip - Doodle Embroidery Create & Sip is a monthly workshop where participants can explore fun projects using supplies and tools from the Brushwood Art Supply Exchange, […]
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 […]
Nature Book Club: August Please note: This month we're meeting at Mellody Farm Nature Preserve, not Brushwood Center. The Brushwood Nature Book Club is a space to talk about and […]
