Thornton W. Burgess Society

Vote for us in the Cape Cod Life 2025 Best of Cape Cod & the Islands for: Family Activity, Kids Activity, Park or Nature Area, Walking or Biking Path & Gift Shop. Ends 2/15 11:45pm

Thank you to everyone who purchased a chance in support of Thornton W. Burgess's 150th Birthday Celebration. Congratulations to the winner, Nancy Titcomb!

Join Emalee Pierce in the historic 1903 Green Briar Jam Kitchen and make your own batch of something special to take home and enjoy.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20TH 10:30AM. Seeing wild animals up close can become a child's treasured memory, open up a whole new world of wonder, and spark a lifelong love of animals.

Join us SATURDAY, JANUARY 25TH 10AM for stories written by renowned children's author, Thornton Burgess, highlighting the many animal characters he made famous.

Join Naturalist, Phil Kyle TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18TH 8AM for a bird walk focused on identifying the common resident birds and include some birding basics.

Welcome to the Hop Onward Rabbit Rabbit StoryWalk. StoryWalk® combines three healthy activities; walking, active movements and reading! Hop along into the story...

The kitchen still operates and runs jam-making classes teaching the "old fashioned way" in the turn-of-the-century kitchen.

We're launching a special brick fundraising campaign to honor this beloved author and naturalist. Your contribution will become a lasting part of our commemorative project.