Briar Bush Nature Center - Welcoming you to a world of wonders

Facility Rental

Have your next event at Briar Bush Nature Center

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for your next event. Our facility is available for Businesses, organizations, and...

Animal Ambassador Aid

June 9, 1 - 3 p.m.

Come meet and support our animals at Animal Ambassador Aid.

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Summer camps, Program's for Children and Adults, Membership and more...

There's a lot going on at Briar Bush

"Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the Earth are never alone or weary of life." - Rachel Carson

The motto of Briar Bush summer camps is "nature+kids=fun and learning." But the benefits of Briar Bush summer camps may go beyond the fun children have and the things they learn. Studies have shown that getting kids out into nature has inumerable benefits, including increased confidence, focus and calm.

Summer Camp Programs

Cicada Killer

Cicada Killers are not as scary as you think!!!
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Animal Babies

At this time of the year, phones at nature centers light up with questions about baby animals, especially birds and rabbits....
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Partnering with Young People

Meet one of our young conservation partners, Will Ghrist, who compared insect chew holes on native plants and invasive species for his science project this year...
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Treetops Gallery

Come see the wonderful paintings of artist Jeanie Chadwick; on display in the Treetops Gallery through June 2013.