Film Festival in the Woods

Brushwood Center at Ryerson Woods examines the costs and benefits of sharing space with nature at its 2015 Film Festival in the Woods from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 22.

The festival includes a mix of short thought-provoking environmental films, lighthearted animations and documentaries. Features include a photographic journey along the Colorado River and a film about the unseen wilderness in the Chicago area. The program is free but a donation of $10 is requested.

A gallery tour will be held at 7 p.m.

Brushwood is at 21850 N. Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods. Call (847) 968-3344 or visit www.brushwoodcenter.org.