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About Sally Stone:

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I’m a lifelong student of nature, whose profound beauty and complex ecology is a classroom for the soul. I believe the elegance of nature’s ecosystems provides a blueprint for living a holistic, harmonious life.  
Each creature, each leaf singing in the breeze, each billowing cloud, glittering star, and unique flower belong to the community and convey a message for how to live wisely. Butterflies teach us about the beauty of change, flowers teach us to bloom and be ourselves, squirrels teach us to save for a rainy day, birds show us how to softly line our nests, bees teach us to find the nectar, the sun shows us how to shine, and sunsets show us how to be colorful and unique.
I’ve always loved the outdoors, and spent my childhood digging up worms, playing in fields, and watching caterpillars change into butterflies and moths. My dad took us camping near state parks. My mom taught me to be still, so the birds would come. Enchanting moments in nature draw me in again and again to experience her profound beauty and magic.
At any age, Nature, the master teacher, calms the mind and awakens the spirit.

Children’s Book:
My first children’s book, I Am a Butterfly: A Story About Big Beautiful Changes, is illustrated using vivid photographs of the monarch butterfly’s lifecycle and won three Purple Dragonfly Awards, including first place in the category of children books, as well as a silver Nautilus Award.

Nature Photography Awards:
Audubon, Top 100, Goldfinch in Sunflower—I Am a Petal
Audubon Finalist, Golden Weaver Nesting
Chicago Botanic Garden, Special Mention, Kissing Bunnies

Nature Conservancy, Honorable Mention, Frog in a Rose
Northbrook Public Library, Juried Art Show, People’s Choice, Snowy Egret Stepping Out

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21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
​Riverwoods, IL 60015

224.633.2424 info@brushwoodcenter.org
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 Manager of Public Programs and Communications, Parker Nelson, at pnelson@brushwoodcenter.org or at (224) 633-2424 ext. 1.
Programming and events at Brushwood Center is available to everyone, including but not limited to age, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, and sexual orientation.​
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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission and Vision
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Join Our Mailing List
    • Visit Us
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip Classes
    • Calls for Art
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease: Nature and Art for Veterans
    • It's A W.I.N. - Programming for Community
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors
    • Shopping Cart