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Join Shirley Stolte SATURDAYS, MAY 11TH & 25TH 10AM for stories written by renowned children's author, Thornton Burgess, highlighting the many animal characters he made famous.
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WEDNESDAY, MAY 15TH 6:30PM Mary Beers will share insights into the public view of nature and the North American mammal animal world during Burgess’ lifetime as compared with today.
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Sat 5/18 9-12 select from a number of true wildflowers native & naturalized, dug from our Wildflower Garden as well as perennials, annuals, small ornamental trees, shrubs, & more!
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MOST SATURDAYS THIS SPRING Visit the storybook world of Peter Cottontail & friends that internationally known children’s author Thornton W. Burgess created.
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Come seek adventures in nature, art & science at the Green Briar Nature Center! SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE!
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Join Emalee Pierce in the historic 1903 Green Briar Jam Kitchen and make your own batch of something special to take home and enjoy.
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Created by Master Quilters Liz Henry & Shirley Ladetto of Bourne using historic 1930s Ruby McKim patterns, the quilt will be on display in the Sandwich Public Library lobby.
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Join us around Sandwich for events celebrating the 150th birthday of Thornton W. Burgess! Next event: Tuesday, May 14th Bluebell Tea at Green Briar Nature Center
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We're launching a special brick fundraising campaign to honor this beloved author and naturalist. Your contribution will become a lasting part of our commemorative project.
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Visit the Mercantile for gifts, Burgess titles, linens, and our jams & jellies. Tuesdays-Saturdays and Sundays by chance.
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Browse a portion of our extensive collection online! More is being added regularly as we build out our database to include every object in the collection so check back often.
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Nature's Ambassador was released 10 years ago. Here is Christie Palmer Lowrance's memory of the launch as we work on remembering the 150th anniversary of Burgess's birth in 2024.
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