[SEMCO] Burgess Society press release

[Joan DiPersio]

FOR RELEASE: MAY/JUNE 2018                          CONTACT:    Joan
DiPersio              

 
508-888-6870

 

TALES & TRAILS FOR FAMILIES AT GREEN BRIAR

Beginning on Monday, June 4th   and continuing each Monday through August
27th , families are invited to join the naturalist for "Tales & Trails" at
the Green Briar Nature Center in East Sandwich.  

Come and listen to a story and visit with our animals; then venture out on
the woodsy trails in search of critter clues.  This program is suitable for
families with children ages 3 and up.  The fee is $2 per person for members
of the Thornton W. Burgess Society, $4 for non-members.  Reservations are
recommended by calling 508-888-6870.  Plan on making a number of visits
throughout the summer.   <http://www.thorntonburgess.org/>
www.thorntonburgess.org

 

WEDNESDAY TOURS IN THE WILDFLOWER GARDEN

The Shirley G. Cross Wildflower Garden at the Green Briar Nature Center in
East Sandwich is a special place where visitors come to enjoy nature's
beauty.  Beginning on June 6th and continuing each Wednesday morning at
10:00am in June, July and August, an informal guided tour of the
award-winning garden is conducted by a knowledgeable volunteer.  The
one-third acre garden contains over 300 plants consisting of three zones:
shaded hillside, wetlands bordering a fresh water pond, and open meadow. The
fee of $3 for members of the Thornton W. Burgess Society, $5 for
non-members, helps to support garden maintenance.  Advance registration is
not required for this weekly drop-in program.  Green Briar is located at 6
Discovery Hill Road, just off Route 6A in East Sandwich.  For further
information, call 508-888-6870 or visit the website at
<http://www.thorntonburgess.org/> www.thorntonburgess.org

 

JAM MAKING CLASSES IN JUNE

The popular jam making classes continue in the historic Green Briar Jam
Kitchen in East Sandwich. Join in the fun making your own jars of something
special to take home and enjoy or give as a gift.  Expert instruction and
all materials are provided to make 4 to 6 jars of product. Wednesday evening
classes for adults meet from 6pm to 8pm.   On June 6 make strawberry apricot
jam; June 13 make June fruit jam; and June 27 make mango ginger jam.
Saturday morning classes for adults meet from 9:30am to 11:30am.  On June 2
make strawberry apricot jam;  June 23 make blueberry peach jam; June 30 make
strawberry mango jam or strawberry jam.  Saturday afternoon classes for an
adult and child working together meet from 1pm to 3pm.  On June 2 make
strawberry apricot jam; June 23 make blueberry peach jam or blueberry jam;
June 30 make strawberry mango jam or strawberry jam.  Children must be at
least 6 years old to work in the kitchen. The fee per workshop is $40 for
members of the Thornton W. Burgess Society, $50 for non-members.  The fee
includes one adult and one child in the family classes.  Paid advance
registration is required by calling 508-888-6870.   For further information
on jam classes scheduled throughout the summer, visit the website at
<http://www.thorntonburgess.org/> www.thorntonburgess.org

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Joan DiPersio

Public Relations Coordinator

Thornton W. Burgess Society

Green Briar Nature Center

6 Discovery Hill Road

E. Sandwich, MA  02537

508-888-6870

www.thorntonburgess.org

To inspire reverence for wildlife and concern for the natural environment

 

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