Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Opportunities Thursdays - Saturdays. Read more for tickets.
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.
Mercantile is Open & Online!
We are online for products available to ship or for local pickup. SHOP IN PERSON, Tuesday - Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm!
Wednesday Morning Garden Tours
Wednesdays at 10am, through - August 25, guided tours of award-winning the Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden. No reservations needed.
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!
'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.