Herbal Medicine: The Mighty Mints

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Discover the healing power of the Mighty Mints with this plant walk and workshop!Whether you are an experienced herbalist or just starting out, the mints are an essential part of any apothecary. With over 7,000 species, all edible, the mint family is known to be aromatic (think rosemary, thyme, apple mint), calming, soothing and stimulating.…

Forest Bathing Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Guided Geology Hike!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us as we take an easy/moderate hike through the forest to focus on the unique GEOLOGY of the area.Join us as we take an easy/moderate hike through the forest to focus on an area of the forest we often overlook: geology! We will look for geologic clues to piece together the picture of the…

Environmental Science Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Environmental Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Cost: $28 / ScoutScouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.There are 3 Pre-requisites that should be done at home and we will review in class:…

Forest Bathing Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Herbal Medicine: Allergies Be Gone!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Discover the plants and mushrooms that support us during the fall allergy season with this plant walk and workshop!Fall is a wonderful time to be outside and enjoy the golden tones of the landscape. Some of our most treasured plant allies flower during this season, including over 150 species of golden rod. In this class…

Geocaching Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Earn your Scouts BSA Geocaching Merit BadgeWe will practice finding caches on the grounds. No equipment needed, although you may bring a handheld GPS unit if you have one.Please complete prerequisites #7 & #9 prior to classScouts should wear their uniform and bring a signed blue card to classTaught by our certified merit badge counselorsCost:…

Splintwork Basketry

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Learn the art of making a basket out of natural materialsBasketry is the art of working with flexible organic materials - bark, sapling, fibers, splints, etc. - and interweaving them into usable containers of various sizes. ​Baskets can be made from a variety of natural materials - tree bark, fibers, splints, vines, saplings, roots, pine…

Bird Study Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Earn your Scouts BSA Bird Study Merit BadgePlease complete the 3 prerequisites prior to class: #8a or b; #10b; #11Scouts should wear their uniform and bring a signed blue card to classTaught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training Due to the popularity of these classes, refunds with less than…

Forest Bathing Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin & Bonfire for Adults!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Just for adults! Join us for this fun fall tradition at Weis, followed by a cozy bonfire.Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun festive tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly. Afterwards we’ll…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Forestry Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Forestry Merit Badge classThe 2 Pre-requisites should be completed prior to the in-person class: #5 a, b, or c (scout’s choice); #8Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Pumpkin Chunkin! (Age 6-adult)

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Join us for a fall tradition at Weis: Pumpkin Chunkin!Fall is coming, and with it comes a fun outdoor tradition at Weis: PUMPKIN CHUNKIN! Carve or decorate your pumpkin, then launch it across the field with our mighty trebuchet, and see how far it will fly.We supply the pumpkins to carve/decorate and launch (1 per…

Geology Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Geology Merit Badge classThis Pre-requisite should be done prior to the in-person class: #4bTaught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts must bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.This is a drop-off class. Drive in through the…

Forest Bathing Sensory Walk!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

'Bathe' in the forest atmosphere using your senses, mindfulness and short guided meditationsThe practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. Today's walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as we explore our senses and the present moment…

Environmental Science Merit Badge!

The New Weis Center for Education, Arts & Recreation 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ, United States

Scouts BSA - Environmental Science Merit Badge!Taught by our certified merit badge counselors who have completed Youth Protection Training.Scouts MUST bring a blue card signed by their unit leader/scoutmaster with all requirements listedScouts should wear their uniform.There are 3 Pre-requisites that should be done prior to the in-person class, which and we will review in…