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.
Spring Hill History Day
Visit historic sites between 9am and 3pm. Ticket are $10 and covers admission to all sites. Proceeds benefit four local non-profit organizations. All are located in the Spring Hill National Historic District, East Sandwich, MA
Once Upon A Time
Join Peter Rabbit & Friends for an afternoon of fun, food and giving Thursday, July 28th 4pm - 7pm. Tickets available June 1st.
KidSummer at Green Briar
July 5 – August 26 Mondays - Fridays 8:30am-11:30am Ages 4 – 6 Come seek adventures in nature, art & science!! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
Green Meadow Forest
Visit the storybook world of Peter Rabbit and his friends. Opportunities on Saturdays. Read more for tickets.
Wednesday Morning Garden Tours
The award-winning Shirley Cross Wildflower Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center is offering guided tours every Wednesday morning June through August at 10am
Support Our Sponsors
Cape Cod Hydrangea Festival
Wednesday, July 13th 10am-4pm Rain or Shine. Four beautiful premiere garden tours in Sandwich.
Family Jam Making Classes
Make your own batch of something special! 'Read More' for tickets.
Mixed Company Jam Classes
Make your own batch of something special! 'Read More' for tickets.
Wildflower Garden Book Club
Flowers in Fiction! Next opportunities: July 20th & August 17th at 2:15 pm
Mercantile is Open & Online!
We are online for products available to ship or for local pickup. SHOP IN PERSON, Tuesday - Saturday, 10am - 3pm
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!
The Birthplace of Thornton W. Burgess
Visit the home of pioneer environmentalist, Thornton Burgess
'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.