News & Press
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A presentation by Christie Lowrance on “The Last Heath Hen” her book that draws on first-person accounts by Thornton Burgess & Alfred Gross as well as archival video film footage.
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In a live broadcasts from the Sandwich Public Library Mindy Todd talks about their tribute display on Thornton W Burgess commemorating what would have been his 150th birthday.
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Christie Lowrance chats with Gabriella about her choices while writing Nature’s Ambassador: The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess, the children’s author and naturalist.
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Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen continues producing jam and adding to its rich history as a sanctuary for travelers and locals.
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Thornton W. Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen listed as one on the ways to have the perfect Cape Cod vacation by Boston Globe Magazine
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We were honored in recognition of the 150th birthday of Thornton W. Burgess and "his dedication to environmental advocacy and his invaluable contributions to conservation."
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The Thornton W. Burgess Society is partnering with the Sandwich Public Library and various local organizations and businesses to celebrate Burgess' 150th birthday.
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The importance of this quilt is that it commemorates Ruby McKim’s quilting tradition and Thornton Burgess’ lifetime of writing animal stories for children.
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Sandra Murray Sandwich Public Library Reference Librarian and Christie Lowrance, author of "Nature's Ambassador: The Legacy of Thornton W. Burgess speak with Tiziana Dearing.
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Sandwich Board of Selectmen celebrate the 150th anniversary of the birth of beloved children’s author Thornton W. Burgess, who is arguably Sandwich’s most famous writer.
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Local author, Christe Palmer Lowrance, remembers Thornton W. Burgess on what would have been his 150th birthday.
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At the Sandwich Select Board meeting, Burgess was honored with a proclamation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives in honor of what would have been his 150th Birthday.
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Visitors to the Forestdale School will notice a display case dedicated to Thornton Burgess, Sandwich’s own naturalist, writer, conservationist and advocate for the environment.
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Thank you to Bridgeview Montessori School in Bourne. who raised $1,329.74 for Green Briar animal care at their bake sale November 21, 2023.
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Mullin Roofing & Siding Inc has started construction on our new roof! The Mercantile and Green Meadow Forest will be open during construction if they can be safely accessed.
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MVYRADIO Reporter Joe Stickles interviews president & executive director of the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History Bob Dwyer about the Thornton W. Burgess Society.
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Mr. and Mrs. Claus stopped by! They got a copy of "The Christmas Reindeer". A few little ones looked at him in awe and I heard him say as he walked away "Merry Christmas to all!"
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Cape Cod Museum of Natural History and the Thornton W. Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen receives prestigious design award for new website.
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Thornton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen was featured on WCVB 5 Chronicle's Berry Blast on Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at 7:30pm
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July 6, 2022
Welcome To Our New Website
We are pleased to announce that our new website is now up – with more to come.
