LEARN WHILE YOU WEED – A VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Join Education Director Mary Beers and her group of dedicated volunteers in the Green Briar Wildflower Garden on Monday mornings from 9:00am to11:00am or later for an educational and fun volunteer experience learning to recognize the keepers and pullers of the Plant Kingdom. Coffee and munchies are provided during a mid-morning break.

FROM NATURALIST TO LIBRARIAN - THURSDAY, MAY 30 7:00pm
Bushwacking off “The Crooked Little Path” with Stu Parsons
Stu was the first naturalist employed by the Burgess Society, where he spent many years inspiring children and people of all ages with a love of the natural world through his enthusiastic teachings. He is currently the popular Children’s Librarian at the Sandwich Public Library. This program is the second in the annual Frances Meigs Memorial Lecture Series. Ms. Meigs was the author of My Grandfather: Thornton W. Burgess published in 1998.

FREE to members $5 Non-members

GUIDED WILDFLOWER GARDEN TOURS
TUESDAYS at 10:00am     MAY 21 –AUGUST 27
Each Tuesday morning enjoy an informal guided tour of the award-winning Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden at Green Briar conducted by a Society volunteer. Registration is not necessary for this drop-in program. All proceeds help to support the maintenance of this very special spot.

FEE: Members $3 Non-members: $5

PAINT OUT with Ed Chesnovitch    Saturday June 15th, 10 am - 4 pm
Come spend the day or drop in for a few hours plein air painitng on  the shores of Smiling Pool and the beautiful gardens and grounds surrounding Thorton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center. In junction with his exhibit “Along Scorton”, Ed Chesnovitch will be hosting this event which is open to any artist.  So bring your gear, meet some  friends and enjoy a great day of art and nature. There is a suggested donation of $10 which goes to the nature center. To sign up email Ed Chesnovitch at ecart@comcast.net

BIRD CARVING WORKSHOP – Carve and paint a 6 inch high Miniature Great White Egret during this three day workshop led by Carver Steven A. Weaver of Wakeby Wildlife Studios. The workshop includes the following materials: rough cut out of Egret, base, glass eyes, wire for legs, sandpaper and paints. Knives and brushes will be available for purchase at cost for those who need them.  This workshop is offered to both beginner and advanced carvers.   Saturday, Sunday, Monday  JUNE 29, JUNE 30, JULY 1    
9:00am – 5:00pm

FEE:  Members:  $285       Non-members:  $295

SANDWICH VILLAGE WALKS: Take a journey back in time on a walking tour with Thornton W. Burgess as portrayed by actor David B. Hobbs.  Hear stories of life here in the 1870’s and 1880’s.  Summer dates are still to be determined. 

Sponsored in part by a business donation from  Sandborg Plumbing and Heating.

ADULT/EDUCATOR WORKSHOPS -  SEE THE  EDUCATOR PROGRAMS PAGE

HISTORICAL LECTURES

During 2013 we continue to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 and the 150th Anniversary of the most pivotal year of the Civil War, 1863. This summer the Burgess Society will host three lectures related to these anniversaries. Although the topics are somewhat outside the usual scope of the Society’s programs, they do reflect the Society’s interest in history as well as the natural sciences.

Tuesday, July 9       Food and the War of 1812         7:00pm
This program is presented by Katherine Barney Moose, the author of five cookbooks including two on New England cooking She is currently working on an international cookbook representing every country around the world. Ms. Moose has an avid interest in history, is an expert on the use of herbs, and will discuss early food, life and times leading up to the War of 1812.

Tuesday, July 16       The Union in Dismay        7:00pm

Thursday, July 23     The Tide Begins to Turn       7:00pm
These two illustrated lectures presented by Burgess Society Executive Director Gene A. Schott are on important Civil War campaigns and battles of 1863. Mr. Schott is the former Director of Heritage Museums and Gardens, where he installed and lectured on twelve diverse military exhibitions from the French and Indian War to World War I.

FEE: Members $3       Non-members $5 (per lecture)