​At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans & the Military Community

​AT EASE: Art & Nature for Veterans and the Military Community is an innovative approach to empower military Veterans’ and Military Personnel's wellbeing through nature-based art, music, and photography workshops. It is a partnership with local Veteran organizations, the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, natural area sites, and teaching artists and musicians. At Ease is the only program in the region offering a nature-based approach that helps build skills in creative expression and provides Veterans with access to mental health support.
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Note: Military Community includes Veterans, current Service Members, including Active duty, Reserve and National Guard and all family members.

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.​
Check out the video above of the At Ease: Healing in Nature Exhibition in 2022! All of the works in At Ease: Healing in Nature was created by active duty service members, Veterans of military service, and family members of active duty or Veteran military.
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:

Current At Ease Programs

Past At Ease Programs

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.​​
​OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Mondays & Wednesdays: 10am - 3pm
Sundays: 1pm - 3pm
and by appointment