JOIN THE NATURE PLATOON
Upcoming Dates:
Get outdoors and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow Veterans. We meet every Wednesday for a nature based outing!
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April 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
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Explore Chicagoland's nature hotspots through the joy of photography! Brushwood Center has joined forces with natural area partners across the region to offer a free series of birding and photography programs for veterans, current service members, and their families.
Virtual Workshop Schedule
Our virtual photography and birding classes have passed. If you would like a recording of past classes, contact Jessica Klinge, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org.
In-person group tours with Natural Area Partners
Follow us on Facebook to learn about more upcoming in-person group tours. If you don't want to join an in-person group tour, you can explore on your own. Contact Jessica Klinge, jklinge@brushwoodcenter.org to get materials to go on your self-guided tour.
All group tours and self-guided walks will take place from May to September.
All group tours and self-guided walks will take place from May to September.
- Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie www.fs.usda.gov/midewin
- Forest Preserves of Cook County www.fpdcc.com
- Lake County Forest Preserves www.lcfpd.org
- Indiana Dunes National Park www.nps.gov/indu/index.html
- Lake County Audubon Society www.lakecountyaudubon.org
- Illinois Beach State Park stateparks.com/illinois_beach_state_park_in_illinois.html
- Chicago Park District www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/
Special Thanks to our Supporters
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Veterans Cash Grant
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Oberweiler Foundation |
