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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease for Veterans
    • It's A WIN for Community Partners
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors

At Ease for Veterans

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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. 

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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
Contact Jessica Klinge, Veterans Program Specialist, for additional information.
Learn more about At Ease in this video coverage by ABC 7 Chicago.

Upcoming and Current Programs

Please join us for an upcoming program!  You can explore current At Ease opportunities by clicking the images below, and learn more about our past programs here. 
Nature Platoon Midewin NTP Outing
Nature Platoon Challenge
Art Classes with Art Impact Project
Watercolor Painting for Women Veterans
Nature-based Art class with Lovell FHCC ยท Ongoing
Action Days
Kayaking
Green Careers
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BRUSHWOOD CENTER AT RYERSON WOODS
21850 N. Riverwoods Rd.
Riverwoods, IL 60015
224.633.2424
info@brushwoodcenter.org


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  • ABOUT
    • Our Mission
    • Our Board
    • Our Partners
    • Our Staff
    • In the News
    • Blog
    • Contact Us
  • EVENTS
  • ART
    • Gallery
    • BASE - Brushwood Art Supply Exchange
    • Classes >
      • Botanical Art Academy
  • MUSIC
  • WELLNESS
    • 2022 Nature Explorer Backpack Project
    • Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator
    • At Ease for Veterans
    • It's A WIN for Community Partners
    • Senior Wellness
  • RENTALS
  • SUPPORT
    • Donate
    • Become a Partner
    • Volunteer & Job Opportunities
    • Our Sponsors