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<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal">FOR RELEASE: JUNE 2024 CONTACT: Joan DiPersio<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText" style="line-height:normal"><span style="font-weight:normal"> 508-888-6870<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:joan@thorntonburgess.org">joan@thorntonburgess.org</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center">ANNUAL STRAWBERRY DAY IN THE JAM KITCHEN<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-weight:normal"> Strawberry season has arrived on Cape cod, and
</span>Annual Strawberry Day on Saturday, June 15<span style="font-weight:normal"> is the perfect time to visit the Thornton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. Come and enjoy fresh strawberries in a homemade dessert for $8 served from 11am to
2pm in the historic Jam Kitchen along with demonstrations of old-fashioned strawberry jam making. Browse in the unique Mercantile offering Green Briar jams and a wide variety of nature-related books, gifts and toys. Stroll the paths of the award-winning
Wildflower Garden and the grounds around the “Smiling Pool” pond. View the gallery exhibit featuring the life and works of the renowned children’s author and conservationist Thornton W. Burgess. His stories of Peter Rabbit and animal friends have introduced
generations of children to a love of wildlife and appreciation for the natural world. Many events are scheduled throughout 2024 in celebration of Burgess’ 150<sup>th</sup> Birthday!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-weight:normal"> Something for all to enjoy on an early summer’s day. Green Briar is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road, just off Route 6A in East Sandwich. 508-888-6870
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<p class="MsoBodyText" align="center" style="text-align:center">WEEKLY WEDNESDAY MORNING TOURS IN THE WILDFLOWER GARDEN<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText"><span style="font-weight:normal"> Each Wednesday morning at 10AM during
</span>June, July and August<span style="font-weight:normal">, an informal guided tour of the award-winning Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden is conducted at the Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen. The one-third acre garden contains over 300 plants,
and each week offers new to discover. Whether in bloom or going to seed, the flowers are always changing. Reservations are not required for this drop-in program. The fee of $10 members, $12 non-members, helps support maintenance of this special garden ,
a beautiful spot for all to enjoy. Green Briar is located at 6 Discovery Hill Road, just off Route 6A in East Sandwich. 508-888-6870
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<p class="MsoNormal">Joan DiPersio<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thornton Burgess Green Briar Nature Center & Jam Kitchen<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">6 Discovery Hill Road<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">E. Sandwich, MA 02537<o:p></o:p></p>
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