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Mother Earth Market 2024

When

May 11 – May 12, 2024
Times and activities vary

Where

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods
21850 Riverwoods Rd
Riverwoods, IL 60015

Cost

Free

This event is presented by Illinois Humanities grantee partner Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods.

Saturday, May 11, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | 12:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Bring your Madre, Ibu, Mom, Madr, Muqin, Umama, or loved one for a Special Mother’s Day celebration! Taking place every Spring for Mother’s Day, the market features and celebrates local artists, makers, vendors, and organizations who are inspired by Mother Earth and working towards a more sustainable future.

Now in its third year, the Mother Earth Market includes presentations, live music, performances, drop-in art activities, classes, and more!

For more information and a sneak peek at participating artists, visit brushwoodcenter.org.

Schedule of Events

Saturday, May 11th

9:00 - 10:00 a.m.: Roni Yoga - Yoga for all ages (pre-market opening)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.: From Hood to Table - Composting Demo
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Kathryn Haydon Reading: Unsalted Blue Sunrise
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Elawa Farms - Plants and Seeds for Kids
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Tamales El Guero - Culinary Vendor
3:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Forest Bathing with Jess Rodriguez (registration for this event is full)

Sunday, May 12th

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Roni Yoga - Yoga for all ages (pre-market opening)
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: From Hood to Table - Composting Demo
12:00 - 5:00 p.m.: Tamales El Guero - Culinary Vendor

Contact

Suite 650, 125 South Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60603

312.422.5580 312.374.6787

info@ilhumanities.org

600 Troy Road
N4, Room 207
Edwardsville, IL 62025

618.468.5580

statewide@ilhumanities.org

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