​Saturdays, July 20 - September 7, 2024

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods | Free but Registration Required

Join us for this family-friendly and science-based nature and food series with From Hood to Table! Families will enjoy classes such as Gardening 101, Garden Planning, Cooking, and Composting. All ages welcome! Children must be accompanied by an adult. 

August 24, 2024: Cooking Together with Nature
​Through this cooking demo, families will learn how to cook a delicious meal by collecting and repurposing food waste!

Program Location:

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods

21850 N Riverwoods Rd.

Riverwoods, IL 60015

Parking is available outside of the building. 

Activity Expectations: Event takes place primarily indoors, although participants may go outside as well. 

Sensory Expectations: This cooking session will involve preparing a meal, which may include exposure to different food smells, sounds from cooking utensils, and various textures from ingredients. The environment will be dynamic, with potential background noises from cooking and interacting participants. We recommend that children sensitive to strong smells or sounds consider using noise-canceling headphones and be prepared for a multi-sensory experience.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.