Mother Earth Market Set To Return To Ryerson Woods In Riverwoods

RIVERWOODS, IL — Featuring more than 35 local artists and vendors, the annual Mother Earth Market will return next month to the Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods. The two-day market, scheduled for May 11 and 12, will feature and celebrate local artists, makers, vendors and organizations "inspired by Mother Earth and working toward a more sustainable future," organizers said.

Each day of the market will also include family-friendly presentations, demonstrations, outdoor games and activities, yoga, seed planting, and forest bathing.

The market is free and open to the public, with hours set for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 11, and noon to 5 p.m. May 12.

"We're so excited for the return of our spring market," said Julia Kemerer, director of arts and administration at Brushwood Center. "This is a weekend full of specialty shopping and art, tons of local talent, and fun activities for the family."

Partner organizations include: Roni Yoga, From Hood to Table, Elawa Farms, Tamales El Guero, and Reciprocal Forest Bathing.

Participating artists include: All From Nature, Kelly Altman, Beverly Behrens, Current Location Press, Dot’s Recycling, Flowering Fields Designs, Fungi Felts, Joan Game, Loren Gluckman, Tammy Haman, Handgathered, Kathryn Haydon, Irish Viking Designs, Joanna’s Artistic Designs, Maggie Joyce Repurposing, Heeyoung Kim, Kindred Woodworks, Barb Kirpluk, Kirsten Pottery, LeFTy lucinda, Leslie A Media Group, Christina Lovering, David Narens, New Perspectives Aerial Photography, Diana Noh, Amy Duffy Photography, The Upcycled Garden, Jan Reagan Art, The Red Maple, Revel With a Cause, She Sees Studio, Rusk Bakehouse, Carol Tarnoff, Anna Villanyi, Kathleen Warren Studio, WR ENKI’S CREATION, and Emily Drew Yates.

"We're welcoming an incredible group of artists and makers," Kemerer said. "It's a wonderful time of year to visit Ryerson Woods, and there’s really something for everyone at the Mother Earth Market."

Find out more about the Mother Earth Market here.