Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Our Mission
To inspire reverence for wildlife and concern for the natural environment as taught in the writings of conservationist and naturalist Thornton W. Burgess.
Wildflower Garden Plant Sale
True wildflowers native and naturalized, perennials, annuals, and more! Saturday, May 22, 2021 9am-2pm
Mercantile is Open & Online!
We are online for products available to ship or for local pickup. SHOP IN PERSON, Tuesday- Saturday, 10am - 3pm! We are closed Mondays.
Wildflower Garden Book Club
Flowers in Fiction! Join us Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at 2:15 pm
Wednesday Morning Garden Tours
Wednesdays at 10am, June 2 - August 25, guided tours of award-winning the Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden. No reservations needed.
CLOSED COVID-19
As the Coronavirus threat continues, the Green Briar Nature Center will be closed to the public waiting on regulations for a Phase 4 opening .
The Birthplace of Thornton W. Burgess
Visit the home of pioneer environmentalist, Thornton Burgess
Support Our Sponsors
Shirley Cross Wildflower Garden
Interested in caring for our precious Wildflower garden? We are looking for volunteers, including tour guides. Read more for all the information!
Green Meadow Forest
Watch our forest grow! We are almost done, awaiting delivery of the final pieces.
'A bright and exciting future'
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History to Acquire Thornton w. Burgess/Green Briar Nature Center in Sandwich