Join us! The 41st Annual Smith Nature Symposium

Initiatives

Participants add stickies to a map of northern Illinois during a community leadership roundtable

Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator

In 2023, Brushwood released a first-of-its-kind health, equity, and nature report – pairing research with community-led findings about the relationship between nature and our health and wellbeing.
The MC introducing the Black Moon Trio.

Arts and Music

Dynamic year-round art programs exploring themes on equity, justice, and the impact of nature on wellbeing with more than 300+ artists each year.
Two friends pose holding an acorn on a Brushwood field trip

Youth

It’s A W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature)

More than 2,000 children and their families access the outdoors through field trips, nature outings, and art activities with community partners annually.
A veteran speaks at a Brushwood event.

Veterans

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans

Serving hundreds of Veterans and members of the Military Community each year, At Ease empowers wellbeing through nature-based art, music, and community workshops.

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