BRUSHWOOD CENTER AT RYERSON WOODS

BRUSHWOOD CENTER AT RYERSON WOODS Wellbeing & Justice in Motion Upcoming Events Scroll left Scroll right Lake Series: Photographs by Lincoln Schatz January 11, 2026 Haiku “Ginkgo” Walk with Kathryn Haydon February 14, 2026 Brushwood is on a mission to explore the intersectionality of art, health, justice, and nature to create a more equitable world. Our Initiatives We Believe Everyone deserves a healthy environment and access to the outdoors. Brushwood creates impact through the following community centered initiatives. Health, Equity, and Nature Accelerator Brushwood recently released a first-of-its-kind health, equity, and nature report – pairing research with community-led findings about the relationship between nature and our health and wellbeing. This process and approach is at the core of what we do, and empowers us to turn insights into action, and action into change. See the Data For EverybodyFor YouthFor Veterans Arts & Music Dynamic year-round programs exploring themes on equity, justice, and the impact of nature on wellbeing with more than 300+ artists each year. Learn More It’s A W.I.N. (Art and Wellness in Nature) More than 2,000 children and their families access the outdoors through field trips, nature outings, and arts activities with community partners annually. Learn More At Ease: Art and Nature for Veterans Serving hundreds of Veterans and members of the Military Community each year, At Ease empowers wellbeing through nature-based art, music, and community workshops. Learn More Locally and nationally, Brushwood collaborates with a diverse partner network. Together, we expand impact and reach – co-creating experiences with our community by sharing unique access, resources, and expertise. 90+ Partners brushwoodcenter.org/#newsletter-signup