The brushwood center is located in the middle of the Ryerson woods
“At Ease” in the News
Check out the recent local news features about the At Ease Program!
Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods promotes the importance of nature for nurturing personal and community wellbeing, cultivating creativity, and inspiring learning. In doing so, we honor the legacy of those who came before us on this land and champion a region where people will care about and for nature.
Our Blog
Guest Blog: Somewhere Outside of Saigon – Trauma, Violence & Prevention
“I was born in the 40’s, grew up in the 50’s and DIED in the 60’s.” These are the words of a Marine veteran who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969. The trauma he experienced and the moral injury he suffered have been his daily companions for almost 50 years.
It’s A W.I.N.: Building a “Forest of Health” through Community Partnerships
It is no secret that the world’s pollinators are currently in trouble. From fruit bats to the rusty-patched bumblebee, many of our vital fuzzy friends have become endangered due to habitat loss and human development. At Brushwood Center, we believe that, through creative thinking and collaborative community efforts, people have the power to help