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 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!
We have volunteer opportunities to suit a variety of interests, skills and availability. Whether you are considering volunteering regularly or occasionally; day or weekend; using your hands, head or both; we can always use more help! ▶ Click the "Volunteer Interest Form" button on our volunteer page if you are interested!
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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! Be sure to ship it to: The New Weis Center at 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
"In our turbulent world, so full of cross-currents, we have found a tiny haven, a place to give a demonstration of how life begins, continues, and with the wonderful interaction developed eons of years ago, recreates itself and goes on in peace and beauty." - May Weis (May 19, 1974)
Upcoming Programs
▶ Moving Meditation & Mindfulness Walk: Sat, Aug 15, 10-11:30am
▶ "Sprouts" 1-day Nature Program: Mondays, 10am-1pm: Aug 17 & Aug 24
▶ Citizenship in the Nation BSA Scout Weekend badge: Sat, Aug 22, 1-5pm
▶ Communication BSA Scout Weekend badge: Sun, Aug 23, 9am-1pm
▶ Nature Stories with Chris!: 10-11:30am: Thu, Aug 27; Mon, Sep 14; Thu, Sep 24
▶ School Break Adventure Days: Mondays, 9am-12pm: Sep 7; Sep 21; Oct 12
▶ Forest Bathing Sensory Walks: Sundays, 10-11:30am: Sep 13; Oct 11; Nov 8
▶ 6-wk Homeschool Nature Series: Tuesdays, 1:30-4pm: Sep 15-Oct 20
▶ Citizenship in the World Merit Badge: Sun, Sep 20, 1-5pm
▶ Forestry Merit Badge: Sun, Sep 27, 1-5pm
▶ Landscape Architecture Merit Badge: Sat, Oct 3, 1-5pm
▶ Plant Science Merit Badge: Sun, Oct 11, 1-5pm
▶ Pumpkin Chunkin!: Sat, Oct 17, 1-3pm; Sat, Oct 24, 10am-12pm & 1-3pm; Sun, Nov 1, 1-3pm
▶ Geocaching Merit Badge: Sun, Oct 18, 1-4pm
▶ Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge: Sun, Oct 25, 1-5pm
▶ School Break Adventure Days (9am-3pm): Thu, Nov 5 & Fri, Nov 6
▶ Winter Adventure Days: Mon-Dec 28 - Wed, Dec 30
TrailBound Project Programs at Weis
▶ Fri, Sep 11, 5pm-10pm (drop-in anytime): Dirt Time!
▶ Sat, Sep 26, 9am-5pm: Map & Compass Navigation
▶ Sun, Sep 27, 9am-1:30pm: Fire Making
▶ Sun, Sep 27, 2:30-4:30pm: Drinking Water Treatment
▶ Fri, Oct 2, 5pm-10pm (drop-in anytime): Dirt Time!
▶ Sat, Oct 31 & Sun, Nov 1, 9am-5pm: Wilderness First Aid Certification (must attend both days)
WELCOME!
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
We need your support!
Join or Renew Your Membership, or make a 1-time donation
Support The New Weis Center!
Make a tax-deductible DONATION to our nonprofit today!
Online: Click the 'Donate' button | Venmo: @newweiscenter
Mail Check: 150 Snake Den Rd, Ringwood, NJ 07456
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.
News & Notes
▶ College Students: Apply for a Fall/Winter 2026 environmental education & conservation internship (3-6 months, includes a stipend)
▶ Facility rentals Reserve the covered pavilion, field, or firecircle for your next party, meeting, or special event
▶ Reserve a one-room cabin or tent camping site for a getaway
▶ Meet our wonderful, dedicated Trustees and Staff
▶ Take a short survey about our programs and events!
Don't miss out! More ways to see what's going on at Weis:
▶ Instagram @thenewweiscenter; Facebook @newweiscenter
▶ Sign up to receive email updates for upcoming programs and events
▶ Follow our Eventbrite page to learn about and register for programs
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 any time and receive 12 months of benefits, including discounts on facility rentals and programs. Or become a "Sustaining" member with an automatic monthly donation of any amount, and start and stop at any time. Membership is tax-deductible!