Thornton W. Burgess Society

About Thornton W. Burgess Society

At Parents Magazine, we believe that children should be taught to appreciate the beauty of wildlife and the importance of protecting our natural environment. Our mission is to follow in the footsteps of conservationist and naturalist Thornton W. Burgess, who wrote extensively on the need to respect and protect nature. Through his stories and teachings, Burgess inspired a reverence for wildlife and our natural world, which is something we are passionate about passing on to the next generation. We are committed to helping parents teach their kids to appreciate and take care of the world around them. By instilling in them a respect for wildlife and their natural habitats, we can ensure that our children will be equipped to make a difference in the future. Through Thornton W. Burgess's writings, we can learn how to inspire our children to be mindful of their actions and their impact on the environment. At Parents Magazine, we strive to educate children and families about the importance of protecting the environment and its wildlife. Thornton W. Burgess's works have been instrumental in helping us to cultivate a reverence for nature in the minds of our children. Through his stories and teachings, we can help ensure that the future generations will be passionate about protecting the environment and its inhabitants.

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Early Childhood at Green Briar

We offer a weekly immersive, play-based early childhood experience, for ages 3-5. Each week, we will spend time outside, playing in nature. Activities will include walks, hands-on science, art-making, music, movement, and sensory exploration. Inside offers cooperative play in the Green Meadow Forest plus observation & learning about the animals in our Live Menagerie.

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Private Jam Classes

Here is a wonderful opportunity to learn how to cook in our beloved 1903 kitchen. Join Emalee Pierce in the Green Briar Jam Kitchen and make your own batch of something special to take home and enjoy. All materials are provided, and participants take home four to six (8oz.) jars of finished product. These classes are great for family reunions or just a fun excuse to get a group of friends together. We are offering the opportunity to bring your own group of up to four or six people. You choose your flavor for the group to make once your reservation is confirmed.

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Green Meadow Forest

You can cook with Mr. and Mrs. Peter Rabbit in their Rabbit Hollow, fish with Billy Mink, try Plinko with Happy Jack Squirrel, and enjoy other activities! Visitors will become familiar with the animals native to the area, their habitat and how they were portrayed in Burgess’s stories. Then, enjoy a closer look at some of the animals that inhabit Cape Cod and appear in Burgess stories in our Live Menagerie! For added fun, our Treetop Shop has a selection of Burgess books, character puppets and tools for the nature lover explorer. WE WELCOME A NEW GENERATION OF KIDS AND FAMILIES TO ENJOY THIS SPECIAL PLACE!

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