Briar Bush trails and museum are free and open to the public 7 days a week!

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The polls are closed for Nickelodeon's first annual Parents' Pick Awards. We will wait for the official results but it looks like everyone agreed that Briar Bush has the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in Philadelphia!

Centennial Parties Are Filling Up Fast...
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An Evening of Secret Gardens (June 29)

Digital Photography 101 (July 9, 16, 23)

It’s Greek to Me (July 14)

Digital Photography 101 (August 6, 13, 20)

Annual Meeting and Potluck (September 9) - Please call (215) 887-6603 for tickets

Aloha Nui Loa (September 13)

Abner’s Authentic Barbecue (October 13) - Please call (215) 887-6603 for tickets

Happy 100th Birthday Briar Bush!

- View/Download our Centennial Celebrations book -

One hundred years ago, Everett and Florence Griscom discovered the magic and beauty of 12 acres of woodland in Abington Township. Throughout the next half century, they invited friends as well as local children and adults to the sanctuary they fondly named “Briar Bush.” Thousands of visitors later, we proudly celebrate their heritage and the sense of wonder we instill in kids from six months to 101 years old who visit our sanctuary!

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Our Mission

• Provide environmental education to individuals and groups of all ages through on-site and outreach experiences.
• Protect and nurture a natural wildlife habitat.
• Promote conservation of natural resources by increasing awareness and understanding of the environment.