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.
'A bright and exciting future'
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History to Acquire Thornton w. Burgess/Green Briar Nature Center in Sandwich
Thornton Burgess Nature Program 2019
All programs occur on the first Saturday of the month from 10am-12pm $150 for the Series/$20 individual class. Online Registration Now Open
Critter Capers
Come visit with a Green Briar critter! Learn about animal behaviors, habitats, life cycles and more! Fridays at 11am. $4 Non Members, $2 Members No reservations needed.
Bird Walk & Talk
Bird Walk & Talk Thursday, March 28th 10am Members $4 Nonmembers $6 All ages welcome
Adult Jam Making Classes
A wonderful opportunity for Adults to learn how to cook jam in our beloved 1903 Jam Kitchen. Read more for flavors, schedule and Online Registration. Space limited!
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Birding led by Alice Wynn
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 April 6th 10:00am-12pm
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April School Vacation Family Jam Making Class
April School Vaction Family Jam Making! Thursday April 18th & Friday April 19th 11:00am-1:00pm
Family Jam Making Classes
A wonderful opportunity for Families to learn how to cook jam in our beloved 1903 kitchen! Read more for flavors, schedule and online registration.
Fairy Garden Workshop
Drop in Saturday April 13 or Wednesday April 17th 12:30-2:30 for $5 per person and create your own enchanted fairy garden,
Private Jam Class Parties
We offer classes in making Jam, Chutney, Marmalade, Conserves, and Pickles. Get a group together and get in touch to pick a date and flavor!
Wildflower Garden Book Club
We will gather once a month April thru October to discuss a work of literature that makes use of the world of flowers.
Birthday Parties
Hop, skip, and jump to Green Briar Nature Center for a unique party setting!
Thornton Burgess Nature Program - Pine-Oak Forests led by Elise Leduc
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 May 4th 10:00am-12pm
Summer Garden Tours
SUMMER GARDEN TOURS Tours run every Wednesday from June 5th - August 28th at 10AM $4 for members, $6 for non-members. No reservations needed.
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Butterflies led by Marjorie Williams
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 June 8th 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Salt Marsh led by Nancy Wigley
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 July 6th 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Wild Food led by Rachel Goclowski
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 August 3rd 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Wildflowers by Janice Dill
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 September 7th 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Insects’ Winter Preparations led by Hannah Nadel
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 October 5th 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Lichens led by Tom Walker
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 November 2nd 10:00am-12pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Winter Birding led by Brittany Hoffnagle
Part of the Thornton Burgess Nature Program Series. $20.00 December 7th 10:00am-12pm