Facilities and Grounds

What is there to see and do at Briar Bush?

Briar Bush is a rich oasis in the middle of suburban Abington. Our 12.5 acres have about a mile of trails winding through the woods. Besides walking the trails and watching wildlife, Briar Bush has the following features for visitors:

Dede Long Nature Museum

The museum houses a collection of live animals, interactive exhibits, touch table, and children's reading and playspace.

Griscom Bird Observatory

- CLOSED until further notice due to wind damage.

Standing on the site of the original home of Florence and Everett Griscom, this cozy, climate-controlled cabin remains a peaceful place to relax and view nature. Visitors can view a birdfeeder area from large windows. Exhibits highlight bird identification, migration, citizen science, and children's activities.

Nature Playscape

The word playscape is a combination of the words play and landscape. The idea is that the environment in and of itself has an extremely high play value. Our Nature Playscape takes components in our environment that naturally hone physical skills (like balancing logs, tree stumps, and boulders) and organizes them into a reliable, low cost and experiential "play area" aimed at the developmental needs of children. The Playscape is open every day from dawn to dusk. Parent supervision is recommended.

Pond

Originally built in 1975, renovated from 2013-2016, the pond is an ecosystem within itself, providing fresh water to wildlife and supporting a variety of aquatic plant and animal species.

Pollinator Garden

More information coming soon!