out & about....on cape cod...green briar nature center

the green briar nature center in sandwich

is  a one of the upper capes treasures

on the pond

run by he Thornton W. Burgess Society it is a non-profit educational organization founded in 1976 to carry on the pioneering conservation work of author/naturalist Thornton W. Burgess (1874 - 1965). Mr. Burgess, who was born and grew up in Sandwich, MA., went on to achieve national and international recognition for his children’s stories that teach lessons of conservation and love of wildlife.

 the old briar path

Over 170 books and 15,000 stories by Burgess chronicle the tales of Peter Rabbit and his animal friends.  

Through these engaging stories, generations of young people have learned about the natural world and have developed an understanding of the importance of conservation of our natural resources.

i stopped by there saturday for their herb and plant sale

and was rewarded with the wildflower gardens in full bloom

they also run wonderful programs and camps for all ages, from toddlers to adults. i've sent my grandson to a few of the summer camp programs.

or you can  join one of the jam making workshops in the 1903 kitchen

their yummy jams can also be bought at the center or online

if your in the area, it's a perfect place to unwind, walk the paths, and enjoy the beauty

have a beautiful rest of the week everyone

sue

ps; have a place on cape you'd like me to visit...just give me a little shout..i'll try to head there!

introducing my new hometown

Sandwich Ma
I’ve just realized that I haven’t written one blog about my new hometown.
Which is quite unbelievable,
it took me 6 months to find a home in a town I was determined to live in!

Incorporated in 1639, Sandwich is the oldest town on Cape Cod and one of the oldest towns in the United States, settled by European immigrants nearly 150 years before the American Revolution.

So here is a short trip around Sandwich from the eyes of a newcomer.
summer concert on the pond

4th of july parade

the night concert & boat parade 4th of july



gristmill on hoxie pond(they still grind cornmeal)

hoxie pond (where a grandson can catch his 1st fish)

boardwalk beach(you can float or boat to the bay)
the colors of fall on the marsh


the boardwalk to cape cod bay

To be continued....

Thanks for visiting
Sue