Keynote Speakers prior to 2002
2001 George Archibald
2000 Terry Root
1999 Lester Fisher
1998 John Fitzpatrick
1997 Peter Raven
1996 Peter Dunne
1995 Donald & Lillian Stokes
1994 Jack Horner
1993 William Cronon
1992 Melvin Tuttle
1991 Richard Clark
1990 Senator Gaylord Nelson
1989 L. David Mech
1988 Neil Rettig & Bill Kurtis
1987 John Fitzpatrick & Bill Kurtis
1986 William Burger & Tom Cade
1985 George Archibald & Kenneth Nebenzahl
1984 Joseph Hickey & Roger Tory Peterson
Award Winners prior to 2002
2001 John W. McCarter, Jr.
2000 Adele Simmons
1999 Andrea S. Moore
1998 William J. Beecher
1997 Melvin A. Traylor
1996 Fran Harty
1995 Bill Kurtis
1994 Roy O. Gromme
1993 Abbott Laboratories
1992 Susan Spears
1991 Barbara C. Donnelley
1990 E. Leland Webber
1989 Maxine Hunter
1988 John Fitzpatrick
1987 Nancy Ryerson Ranney
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
​Riverwoods, IL 60015
224.633.2424 info@brushwoodcenter.org

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Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods is committed to enabling the participation and enjoyment of our programming and events for all visitors. At Brushwood Center, you will have open access to accessible parking and entrance to the house, a gender neutral bathroom, and changing tables.

If you require certain accommodations in order to observe or attend our events, or have questions regarding accessibility of our facilities, please contact our Director of Public Programs and Music, Parker Nelson, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1.

Programming and events at Brushwood Center are available to everyone, including but not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.​

Site Photography by: In Life Photography, Michael Kardas Photography, Ewa Pasek Photography, and Brushwood Staff​

​OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Monday - Thursday & Saturday: 10am - 3pm
Sunday: 1pm - 3pm
and by appointment