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​At Ease: Nature & Art for Veterans

​Brushwood Center’s At Ease program is an innovative approach to empower Military Veterans’ wellbeing through a series of nature-based art and photography workshops. 

​This program is offered at no charge to Military Veterans thanks to our supporters and partners. Brushwood Center collaborates with the James A. Lovell Federal Healthcare Center and local partners to connect Veterans to the arts and the opportunity to explore and restore in nature. Participants immerse themselves in the peaceful sanctuary provided by Brushwood Center at the pristine Ryerson Woods, and discover a new side of themselves and the natural world through the creative arts.  All Veterans and their families are welcomed! 

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, we have created virtual workshops to help Veterans and their families find peace, community, and artistic expression during this difficult time.

Get Involved!

If you are a Veteran or Veteran family member, explore our upcoming programs below!

We also welcome volunteers and additional support to:
  • Volunteer time, equipment, or other skills to programs.
  • Refer a Veteran's community group, treatment facility, or corporate Veteran's program to connect with At Ease.
  • Donate to support more programs for Veterans.​
Join The Nature Platoon Facebook Group
Learn more about At Ease in this video coverage by ABC 7 Chicago
Contact Jessica Klinge, Veterans Program Specialist, for additional information.

At Ease Programs

Please join us for an upcoming program!  You can explore current and past At Ease opportunities by clicking the images below:

Growing Healthy Veterans - August 20, 2022

Art Classes with Art Impact Project

Third Coast Percussion for Veterans - August 25, 2022

Nature Platoon Challenge

Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans

Past At Ease Programs

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21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015
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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
    • 2022 Smith Nature Symposium
    • All Events
  • ART
    • Gallery >
      • Current & Upcoming Exhibitions
      • Past Exhibitions
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
      • Create and Sip
  • 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