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Old Mother West Wind
(1910 - 2010)
by Thornton W. Burgess
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Calendar of Events
This year marks the 100th anniversary of Old Mother
West Wind written by Cape Cod native Thornton W. Burgess. This nature
book, the first of many penned by Burgess, introduced children to a wide
variety of local animals, their habits and habitats. Born in Sandwich in
1874, Mr. Burgess achieved international fame as a children’s author,
conservationist and naturalist. He was a staunch advocate of habitat
preservation and championed respect for all living things. During his
long literary career Burgess authored over 170 nature books and
published over 15,000 stories in 200 newspapers across the country. Many
books were translated in Braille, Chinese, Gaelic, Swedish, German,
French, Spanish and Italian. His life is celebrated today through the
environmental education work of the Thornton Burgess Society located in
his hometown of Sandwich, Massachusetts. His literature continues to
inspire children today. Aware of this incredible endowment of Burgess
works entrusted to us, we are planning a year of program events, many
listed in this brochure, to celebrate this remarkable man.
(A) = Adult (C) = Child
(F) = Family
FEBRUARY
Johnny Woodchuck's Weather Facts and Lore (F)
Saturday, February 6 2:00pm
Animal Tracks and Signs for Families (F)
Monday, February 15 9:30-11:30am
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
MARCH
Ham & Bean Supper (Hot Dogs for Children) with program
(F)
Friday, March 5, 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Reddy Fox's Puppet Workshop for Children (C)
Saturday, March 6 12:00-2:30pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
Eastern Coyote Presentation (F, A) Dr. Jonathan Way
Saturday, March 27 6:00pm
APRIL
Jimmy Skunk's Perfumery (C)
(Olfactory exploration for Children)
Wednesday, April 21 9:00-11:30am
Mephitidae and Mustelidae of Cape Cod (A, F)
Talk on skunks, weasels, fisher cats etc.
Saturday, April 27 4:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
MAY
Old Mr. Toad’s Garden - Local Wildflowers (A)
Sunday, May 2 4:00pm
Old Mr. Toad Presents—Amphibians of Cape Cod (F)
Saturday, May 22 6:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
JUNE
Spotty Turtle’s Shell Shop - Child Crafts (C)
Saturday, June 5 1:00-3:00pm
Sea Turtle’s of Cape Cod (F, A)
Presented by staff from the National Marine Life Center
Sunday, June 6 2:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
JULY
Froggy Frolic with Grandfather Frog (F)
Sunday, July 11 4:00pm
Sparkling Jewels - Freshwater Wetlands (A)
Sunday, July 25 7:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
AUGUST
Happy 100th Birthday Peter Cottontail (F)
Wednesday, August 11 10:00-2:00 Burgess Museum
Plight of the New England Cottontail (A, F)
TBA
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
SEPTEMBER
Happy Jack Squirrel’s Puppet Show (F)
Sunday, September 5 4:00pm
Chatterer’s Apple Walnut Conserve Workshops
Saturday, September 18 9:30am (A) 1:00pm (F)
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
OCTOBER
My Life as a Crow (F, A) Presentation by June Auger
Sunday, October 10 6:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
Hooty Owl’s Halloween Trail Walks
Saturday, October 30 Various Times
NOVEMBER
Peter Cottontail Puppet Show (F)
Saturday, Nov. 6 4:00pm
Old Mother West Wind’s Christmas Craft Fair (A)
Saturday, November 20 10:00-4:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
Sammy Blue Jay Presents—Backyard Winter Birds (F)
Saturday, November 27 2:00pm
DECEMBER
Littlest Christmas Tree Story Time (F) TWB Museum
Peter Cottontail’s Animal Tracking Workshop (F)
Wednesday, December 29 1:00-3:00pm
Burgess Book Club for Children (C) Last Friday of month 4:00-5:30pm
CENTENNIAL EXHIBITS
January - April
BURGESS BIRDS
Exhibit detailing Burgess’ impact on migratory bird protection using
original illustrations by Harrison Cady and mounted specimens.
BURGESS ON FILM
Photographs and film clips on the life and times of Thornton W.
Burgess.
May - July
OLD MOTHER WEST WIND
Juried Art Show of original works by Cape Cod Artists. Works
also shown at the Cape Museum of Art and Cape Cod Museum of Natural
History.
WILDFLOWERS GALORE
Wildflower illustrations accompanied by text from Thornton Burgess.
Offered in conjunction with events in the Shirley Cross Wildflower
Garden and our annual Herb Festival weekend.
Memorial Day - Columbus Day - Burgess Museum The Legacy of Thornton
Burgess through artifacts, print and illustrations.
August - November
THE MANY FACES OF PETER COTTONTAIL
A delightful collection of portraits of Peter as depicted by
theillustrators of Burgess’ books.
PETER COTTONTAIL AND HIS HABITAT
Juried Student Art Show spotlighting Peter, his habits andhabitat.
Works also shown at the Cape Museum of Art andCape Cod Museum of Natural
History.
ON-GOING: Centennial Exhibits and Burgess Naturalist-led Programs
may be traveling to a
library near you.
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