The Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., is the 501(c)3 nonprofit owner and operator of The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation. With the help of our board, staff, volunteers, and the support of our partners and the surrounding community, we continue our focus on restoring the buildings and improving the gardens and grounds of our 150+ acre property, and offering a broad range of programs and events for all ages.
Our Goals
Create a year-round, dynamic Center with a broad range of programs and events for all ages!
Preserve and restore the historic buildings and grounds.
Develop and present programs that educate and connect people with nature and the environment.
Develop partnerships to bring additional unique programs and events to the Center.
Support students seeking an environmental career through internships, mentoring and volunteer opportunities.
The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation | 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456 | 973-835-2160
Owned and operated by the Highlands Nature Friends, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization
Your support is essential to help with the expenses of owning and operating the non-profit Center, and restoring the historic buildings and grounds. Join or renew at any time and receive 12 full months of benefits, including discounts on facility rentals, programs and camps. Or become a "Sustaining" member with an automatic monthly donation of any amount, and start and stop at any time. Plus, your membership is tax-deductible! Learn more
DONATE TODAY! Please join or renew your membership to support The New Weis Center
News & Notes
▶ College Students: Apply now for a winter/spring internship focused on environmental education & conservation
▶ Facility rentals Reserve the covered pavilion, field, or firecircle for your next party, meeting, or special event.
▶ Become a Member! Join now or renew your membership
▶ Meet our wonderful, dedicated Trustees and Staff
▶ Be sure to check out our wonderful Partners: Highlands Natural Pool, Iron Mountain Stage Co., and TrailBound Project
Don't miss out! More ways to see what's going on at Weis:
▶ Like and Follow us on Instagram @thenewweiscenter
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▶ Sign up to receive email updates for upcoming programs and events
▶ Follow our Eventbrite page to learn about and register for programs
▶ We need your feedback! Please take this survey about our current and future programs and events!
Show your SUPPORT: Join or Renew Your Membership, or Make a 1-Time Donation!
Memberships are on a rolling basis, so you can join at any time throughout the year. Your support is essential to cover the expenses of owning and operating the Center, including insurance, ongoing building restoration and repairs, and tree work! Recurring automatic monthly memberships are especially appreciated! More info
▶ Use the Donate button above to become a Member, Renew, or make an additional Donation by credit card or PayPal. We also accept Venmo: @NewWeisCenter
Membership
Membership at any level is appreciated, but we hope you will consider providing additional support by becoming a sustaining member (recurring monthly donation), joining at a higher level or making an additional one-time donation. We also welcome memorial donations to honor a loved one. Memberships and donations are fully tax deductible!
Follow us on Facebook and Instagram (@thenewweiscenter)
Volunteer your time, skills, or services
Donate supplies and materials (list of current needs)
Purchase a gift from our Amazon Wish List and have it shipped right to us! Options for every budget, from $8-$200! Be sure to ship it to: The New Weis Center at 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
Upcoming Programs
▶ Dec 23, 27 & 30: Winter Break Nature Camp (2nd-5th grade)
▶ Dec 27 & 30: Winter Break Emerging Ecologists Camp (6th-9th grade)
▶ Sun, Jan 5, 1-5pm: Citizenship in the World Merit Badge
▶ Sat, Jan 11, 1-5pm: Environmental Science Merit Badge
▶ Sun, Jan 12, 10-11:30am: Moss & Lichen Winter Walk
▶ Sun, Jan 19, 1-5pm: Communication Merit Badge
▶ Tue, Jan 7-Feb 11: 6 week Homeschool Program, Winter session 1
▶ Wed, Jan 29: Tree Tapping & Foraged Tea
▶ Weekends in Feb-Mar: Maple Sugaring!