Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Summer Adventures at the Smiling Pool
Registration is Now Open for Summer Adventure Program ages 4-10 at Green Briar Nature Center
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.
New Hours
Starting May 1st. Office hours Monday/Wednesday/Friday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. The Mercantile is open Friday - Monday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm and other weekdays by chance.
Give $40 for 40 years
In celebration of the 40th birthday of the historic Wildflower Garden, we are initiating a $40 for 40 years fundraising campaign to help keep the garden healthy and vibrant into the future.
Critter Capers
Fridays at 11:00 am. $4 Non Members, $2 Members. No reservations needed. Next class: May 21st from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Wildflowers in Watercolor, Intermediate Level
$120 members, $140 non-members for 4 sessions. Single Session $45.00 Please call to register 508-888-6870. First session: Wednesday, May 22nd from 10:00 am - noon.
'A bright and exciting future'
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History to Acquire Thornton w. Burgess/Green Briar Nature Center in Sandwich
Support Our Sponsors
Birthday Parties
Hop, skip, and jump to the Green Briar Nature Center for a unique party setting!
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!
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 is limited! Next class: Wednesday, May 29th, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Blueberry Rhubarb
Family Jam Making Classes
A wonderful opportunity for families to learn how to cook jam in our beloved 1903 kitchen! Follow link for more information and online registration. Next class: Saturday, June 1st 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm making Blueberry Rhubarb jam.
Summer Garden Tours
Tours run every Wednesday from June 5th - August 28th. $4 for members, $6 for non-members. No reservations needed. Next tour: June 5th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Butterflies led by Marjorie Williams
Saturday, June 8th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
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. Next meeting: June 12th 2:15 pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program-Salt Marsh led by Nancy Wigley
Saturday, July 6th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
Thornton Burgess Nature Program: Wild Food led by Rachel Goclawski
Saturday, August 3rd 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Wildflowers by Janice Dill
Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Insects’ Winter Preparations led by Hannah Nadel
Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Lichens led by Tom Walker
Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Winter Birding led by Brittany Hoffnagle
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Registration Now Open for ages 16 and up. $20.00