Thornton W. Burgess Society
Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
Kids Yoga Outside!
Last class: Monday, August 19th from 9:00 am to 10:00 am and from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
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.
Summer Garden Tours
Every Wednesday from June 5th - August 28th. Next tour: Wednesday, August 21st from 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
Wildflower Garden Book Club
$4 members / $6 nonmember. Next meeting: Wednesday, August 21st at 2:15 pm
Make Tracks
Last session: Friday, August 23rd from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Ages 4-10. Call for reservations.
Adult Jam Making Classes
Wednesdays 6pm and Saturdays 9:30am. Read more for specific dates and flavors.
Family Jam Making Classes
Thursdays in August and most Saturdays at 1pm. Read more for specific dates and flavors.
Support Our Sponsors
Private Jam Class Parties
We offer classes in making Jam, Chutney, Marmalade, Conserves, and Pickles. Get a group together, choose a date and flavor!
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.
'A bright and exciting future'
Cape Cod Museum of Natural History to Acquire Thornton w. Burgess/Green Briar Nature Center in Sandwich
Birthday Parties
Hop, skip, and jump to the Green Briar Nature Center for a unique party setting!
Hours & Admission
Summer Hours start June 1st: Mondays- Saturdays 10:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sundays 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Saturday Morning Yoga Adventure!
Next class: Saturday, September 7th from 8:00 am to 9:00 am.
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Wildflowers by Janice Dill
Saturday, September 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 16+. $20 per person.
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Insects’ Winter Preparations led by Hannah Nadel
Saturday, October 5th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 16+. $20 per person.
Cape Cod Cranberry Day in the Historic Jam Kitchen
Saturday, October 12th from 11am to 4pm
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Lichens led by Tom Walker
Saturday, November 2nd from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 16+. $20 per person.
Thornton Burgess Nature Program- Winter Birding led by Brittany Hoffnagle
Saturday, December 7th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. Ages 16+. $20 per person.