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Coming Up at

Ryerson Woods


Unsettling of AmericaWednesday, March 10
7:30 – 9pm                   
Ryerson Reads
The Unsettling of America
by Wendell Berry
The Unsettling of America offers a powerful critique of the postwar “Green Revolution” in agriculture. Discussion leader, Ben Goluboff, is a professor of English at Lake Forest College.


Brushwood. $15 ($10 FRW members).  Click here to register.

Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories by Carol LaChapelleSaturday, March 13
12 – 3pm                      
Earth Words
Nature Writing Workshop
This workshop is designed for those who want to write about their experiences in nature.  You'll learn to better observe and describe the natural world and explore the meaning these encounters have for you. Carol LaChapelle is a writing coach and the author of Finding Your Voice, Telling Your Stories .
Brushwood. $59 ($55 FRW members). Click here to register.

Cul-De-Sac Syndrome
Wednesday, April 7
7:30 – 9pm
Book Talk
The Cul-de-Sac Syndrome
by John Wasik 
Join John Wasik as he delves into an unapologetic investigation of the suburban dream and its role in our current housing crisis. He offers up a multidisciplinary revisioning of the concepts of home and community. Don’t miss this stimulating and thought-provoking discussion.  
Brushwood. $7 ($5 FRW members). Click here to register. 

To register by phone or take advantage of FRW discounts, please call 847-968-3321.

Indicates Business of Being Green program 
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Business of Being Green

Business of Being Green generously supported by:

Abbott, Chicago Community Trust, Lake Forest Bank & Trust, Baxter 

Presented in partnership with:Lake County Forest Preserves

  
Art
 Exhibition:


 AVIARY
Artists’ Passion
for Birds
 
Opening Reception

Sunday, March 7
1 - 3pm

Stretch Your Wings by Rachel Kerwin

Unsolved Mystery Sauce Boat by Yoko SekinoBove
Inanna's Birds by Jennifer Baker
Birds have captivated artists for centuries with their song, flight and color.  As spring migration unfolds, this group exhibition will explore the mysterious allure of birds through the hands of sixteen contemporary artists. Mixed media. Brushwood. Free. Exhibition runs
March 7 – April 28.
No registration required.

Maple Syrup tree

 It's Maple Syrup Time at Ryerson Woods!  Hikes every weekend in March. Click here. 

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Ryerson Woods is located near Deerfield on Riverwoods Road between Half Day Road (Route 22) and Deerfield Road, just west of the Interstate 94 Tollway.

Brushwood is open to the public 10am-2pm Tuesday through Friday, Sunday 1-3pm, or by appointment.
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