​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. 

September 7: Down and Dirty Fertilizers
​Families will learn how to make their own organic indoor/outdoor fertilizers to help their grown at home food thrive!     

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 session will include handling pre-composted waste and live worms to build a worm farm. Participants may experience strong smells and various textures and see live worms up close. We recommend children sensitive to these conditions wear gloves and masks and be prepared for a hands-on, sensory-rich experience.

Available Accommodations: No language interpretation available.