Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Mercantile is Open & Online!
We are online for products available to ship or for local pickup. SHOP IN PERSON, Monday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm Sunday 11:00 am - 3:00pm! Holiday Berry Jam and FRESH Cranberries available starting Saturday 12/4!
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.
Gingerbread Day
Celebrate the charming & delicious tradition of Gingerbread Saturday, December 11th 11am-2pm TICKETS available soon!
Portraits In Silhouette
Coming to Green Briar 12/11 in time for Holiday giving! 'Read More' for tickets.
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit and his friends. 'Read More' for opportunities and tickets.
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Make your own batch of something special! Opportunities through December. Call to register 508.888.6870
Private Party Jam Class
Make your own batch of something special with your own group! Call to schedule an opportunity 508.888.6870.
Support Our Sponsors
Old Mother West Wind, Laughing Brook, and the Stories that Inspired Generations
Northern Woodlands article from the Autumn 2021 edition.
The Birthplace of Thornton W. Burgess
Visit the home of pioneer environmentalist, Thornton Burgess
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!
'A bright and exciting future'
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History to Acquire Thornton w. Burgess/Green Briar Nature Center in Sandwich
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History is to inspire appreciation, understanding and stewardship of our natural environment and wildlife through discovery and learning.