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

Read the new "Briar Blog"!

The "Briar Blog" is an extension of information to fill in the gaps between the publication of our seasonal newsletter, the "Briar Flyer," and to highlight some of the great activities and events involving Briar Bush Nature Center. Staff members will post previews and reviews of BBNC events, program updates, tons of photos, related links, and much more! So be sure to visit often for all of the most up-to-date BBNC news.

We won!

The polls are closed for Nickelodeon's first annual Parents' Pick Awards and Briar Bush was voted to have the Best Day Camp for Little Kids in Philadelphia! Thank you for your votes.

 

Centennial Parties Are Filling Up Fast...
Have You Signed Up Yet?

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!

Click here to find out more.

 

 

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.

 

A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL OF OUR GENEROUS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION SPONSORS
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Celestial

Abington Bank


Platinum

Abington Township
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Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission


Gold

Rohm & Haas
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Wal-Mart
Foundation
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Anonymous


Silver

PECO


Visionary

Abington Memorial Hospital
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Steven and Lisa Asplundh
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Baron Rowland Funeral Home and Helweg Funeral Services, Inc.
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Christopher and Julie Carr
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Jay and Pat Eager
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Gearhart SavATree
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Henry and Nancy Geyer
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Barbara Haines
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Highland Hills Nursery
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Jobsite Products, Inc.
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Joe and Michele Kaczalek
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The Lexow Family
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Dede Long
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Norman Marcus
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Kathy Moore
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Saul Ewing LLP
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Ethan and Marcy Simon
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ThinkGreen LLC
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E. Allen Reeves, Inc.
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Rotary Club of Edge Hill
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Wild Bird Center


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Congratulations!

Briar Bush wins "Best of Philly" Award


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