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Programs

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current Program
Schedule in PDF

Birthday Parties

Enjoy a fun and educational party at
the Green Briar
Nature Center

Ongoing Programs

Critter Capers
Storytimes
Jam Workshops
Nature Walking Club
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The Thornton Burgess Society
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Massachusetts Cultural Council

Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
of the Thornton W. Burgess Society

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"

Special Events

September 30: CAPE COD CRANBERRY DAY at Green Briar from 10 am - 4 pm celebrates this native berry so prominent in the history of Cape Cod. Green Briar celebrates this native berry so prominent in the history of Cape Cod. See cooking demonstrations in the historic 1903 Jam Kitchen using traditional cranberry jam and relish recipes. Enjoy a delicious homemade cranberry dessert, clam chowder or chili served from 11am-2pm. Spend some time walking the nature trails on a fine fall day or take a cranberry bog tour at 11am or 1:15pm. Fee for bog tour is $3 pp or $5 per family. Fee for dessert is $4.00.

November 4: The Thornton W. Burgess Society presents

OUR ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA

“AN EVENING FOR GREEN BRIAR”

“Leading Children Along a Path
to the Wonderful World of Nature”

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 from 5:30pm-9:00pm
The Ridge Club in Sandwich
Cocktail Hour with Wine/Beer, Hors d’oeuvres
Music, Buffet Dinner
~ Silent and Live Auctions ~
Proceeds from this important fundraiser benefit
the educational programs of the Burgess Society.

Child Programs

NATURE-BASED CERAMIC CLASSES at Green Briar

Three different nature-based ceramic classes will be conducted by Deborah Martin at the Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich in the coming months.

AGES 6-12 BURGESS BOOK CLUB
Fridays 4:00-5:30pm
Going strong since 2010, this monthly program offers children the opportunity to share their thoughts, listen to others, learn about the animal subject of the month, explore outdoors and meet a live animal. Cost to cover refreshments is $5 per month.
Click for the Book of the Month List.

Adult Programs

THE GLASS FLOWERS OF HARVARD

Henry T. Callan, the well-known lecturer on art and antiques, will present “The Glass Flowers of Harvard” on Wednesday, October 18 at 2:00pm at the Green BriarNature Center in East Sandwich. He will tell the story of the beautiful flowers created in glass by Leopold Blaschka and his son Rudolph in Germany, working over a period of fifty years (1886-1936)

WILD Women – Wednesday Walking Club 1:00pm-3:30pm. Call the office to find out which Wednesdays.

WILDFLOWER GARDEN LITERATURE CLUB
Meets at 2:15pm once a month. Call office for book title.

Family Programs

NATURE-BASED CERAMIC CLASSES at Green Briar

Three different nature-based ceramic classes will be conducted by Deborah Martin at the Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich in the coming months.

NATURE JOURNALING FOR FAMILIES with Mary Richmond
Saturday, Sept. 16 from 3:30-5:00pm

Educator Workshops

EDUCATOR WORKSHOP: Growing Up WILD
Conducted by Burgess Society Education Director Mary Beers, who is a Massachusetts DOE Professional Development Provider, this fast paced workshop follows the inter-disciplinary curriculum guide written for educators of children ages 3-7.
Curriculum Guide available for an additional fee of $25.
Saturday, OCTOBER 21 from 8:30am-3:30pm
FEE: $35

Upcoming Events

Child Programs
See Child Program page for
full details

Burgess Book Club for Children Ages 6-12

Meets (usually) the last Friday of every month from 4:00-5:30pm at Green Briar. Please register for each month. Does not meet in July & August.

September:
Old Mother West Wind's Neighbors

$5 per child to cover snack.

Scouting Programs
Registration required
508-888-6870

Troops are invited to come and complete requirements for badges and patches. Space is limited, so register early. OVERNIGHTS are booking now.

Family Programs
see Family Programs page for complete details
CRITTER CAPERS at Green Briar Fridays at 10:30am

ANIMAL STORY TIMES at GREEN BRIAR Saturdays at 10:30am

Adult Programs
Registration required
508-888-6870

Nature Walking Club
Wednesdays - call office for info
508-888-6870

News

Nature's Ambassador
The Legacy of
Thornton W. Burgess
By Christie Palmer Lowrance

Book Reviews

Bird Kit

Education Kits are now available to be loaned (free of charge) to educators for a 2 week period. The topics available are: Birds, Mammals, Honey Bees, Endangered Species, Herps, Rocks & Minerals, Seashore Life, Dinosaurs & Fossils and Plants.

PLAN YOUR OWN PRIVATE JAM CLASS:

Get together a group of 6 or more friends for your own private jam class. Call the office for details 508-888-6870 Mary or Andrea - or - join one of our regularly scheduled adult or family jam workshops. Jam Workshops

info@thorntonburgess.org

Thornton W. Burgess Society
6 Discovery Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
508.888.6870