Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
KidSummer at Green Briar
July 5 – August 26 Mondays - Fridays 8:30am-11:30am Ages 4 – 6 Come seek adventures in nature, art & science!!
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.
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Opportunities on Saturdays. Read more for tickets.
Wednesday Morning Garden Tours
The award-winning Shirley Cross Wildflower Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center is offering guided tours every Wednesday morning June through August at 10am
Mercantile is Open & Online!
We are online for products available to ship or for local pickup. SHOP IN PERSON, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Make your own batch of something special! 'Read More' for tickets.
Wildflower Garden Book Club
Flowers in Fiction! Next opportunities: June 15th & July 20th at 2:15 pm
Support Our Sponsors
Family Jam Making Classes
Make your own batch of something special! 'Read More' for tickets.
Once Upon A Time
Join Peter Rabbit & Friends for an afternoon of fun, food and giving Thursday, July 28th 4pm - 7pm. Tickets available June 1st.
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!
The Birthplace of Thornton W. Burgess
Visit the home of pioneer environmentalist, Thornton Burgess
'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.