Thornton W. Burgess Society
THORNTON W. BURGESS MUSEUM                  GREEN BRIAR NATURE CENTER
 "to inspire reverence for wildlife and concern for the natural environment"

  
 

                              

 

Green Briar Nature Center              

 
At the Green Briar Nature Center, you will find a quiet corner of Cape Cod - a sanctuary of peace and beauty in all seasons. Located on the shores of Smiling Pool and adjacent to the famous Briar Patch of Thornton Burgess’s stories, Green Briar offers interpreted nature trails and a spectacular wildflower garden.

Natural history programs for children and adults are offered year-round and include classes, field trips, guided walks, and workshops on the natural sciences. New this year are our nature-related birthday parties. Outreach programs to area schools and other institutions are also an important part of Green Briar’s services to the community. Members of the education staff visit schools, nursing homes and clubs offering slide presentations, lectures and classes.

Green Briar is also home to the Robert S. Swain Natural History Library, which has a collection of books, periodicals and other materials on the natural history of the Northeast, particularly the eastern Massachusetts region. Books are available for reference or loan to members of the Society.

Adjacent to Green Briar is the 57-acre Briar Patch Conservation Area, home of Peter Rabbit and many of the other Thornton Burgess animal characters. Walking trails are open to the public.

 Exhibit at Green Briar Nature Center

 

April 15—June 29

 

“Flowers and Landscapes: The Oils and Watercolors of Jean Harwick” is the title of the exhibit currently on display in the gallery at the Green Briar Nature Center.  Ms. Harwick is a graduate of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia and, while in Pennsylvania,  she served on the faculty of the Wyomissing Institute of Fine Arts.  After settling on the Cape in Yarmouth Port, she became a member of numerous art associations.  Her work has been included in many juried art shows as well as in her own private shows.  The exhibit runs through June 29th and may be viewed Monday through Saturday from 10AM to 4PM and Sunday from 1PM to 4PM. 

 

Meet our 2008 swan family living on the Smiling Pool.
HOURS:

January - March
• Tuesday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm

April - December
• Monday - Saturday, 10 am - 4 pm
• Sunday, 1 - 4 pm

Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen
6 Discovery Hill Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537

Admission by donation

Phone: (508) 888-6870
Fax: (508) 888-1919
e-mail: info@thorntonburgess.org
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