Join us! The 41st Annual Smith Nature Symposium

Tag: Veteran Families

October 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

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, but registration is required.

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Meet at Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

Activity Expectation: Outdoors with walking trails. Please wear comfortable shoes. 

Sensory Expectations: Outdoors

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available. 

No food will be served. ​Registration required.

For questions and accessibility and mobility concerns, contact Veterans Programs Specialist Jessica Klinge at: jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

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October 6 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

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Free

Veteran Art Tribe

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015 United States + Google Map
224.633.2424

Group Ukulele Music Lesson for Veterans and Families

Learn the basics of the ukulele and how to play the most common chords in music with fellow Veterans and their families. You do not need any musical talent or extensive knowledge to participate. Music is for everyone!

The program is intended for ages 7 and above.

After the class, enjoy a beautiful walk in Ryerson Woods.

Ukulele Lessons | 2pm – 3:30pm

Nature Walk | 3:30pm – 5pm

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December 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle extreme weather.

Session Topic – December 10: Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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December 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle extreme weather.

Session Topic – December 3: Healthy Food

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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Schedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

  • December 10, 2024 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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November 19 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle extreme weather.

Session Topic – November 19: Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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Schedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

  • December 3 – Healthy Food
  • December 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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December 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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November 14 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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October 17 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

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At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

Virtual

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 you connect with resources and community that support Veteran women artists. This is an informal social group, not a formal skills class.

If you have any technical needs, please email, Veterans Program Specialist, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register

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November 12 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle extreme weather.

Session Topic – November 12: Flooding Prevention

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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Schedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

  • November 19 – Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality
  • December 3 – Healthy Food
  • December 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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November 5 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Initiatives

At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans
Free

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, making your home more energy efficient, healthy and sustainable food, how indoor and outdoor environment impact your health, and tips to handle extreme weather.

Session Topic – November 5: Home Emergency Checklist

This event is virtual. The link will be emailed to you upon registration.

For questions, accessibility or mobility concerns, please contact Veterans Program Specialist, Jessica Klinge at jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.

Register Here

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Schedule of Remaining Events (all events take place between 6:30pm – 7:30pm)

  • November 12 – Flooding Prevention
  • November 19 – Indoor and Outdoor Air Quality
  • December 3 – Healthy Food
  • December 10 – Weatherization and Energy Efficiency

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