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…

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…

Adult Nature Night & Bonfire!

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

An evening adventure for Adults only! Join us for a short guided night hike & bonfireLet’s explore all of the things that go bump in the night such as nighttime creatures that live in the soil, in the woods and in the treetops. We will listen for the calls that range from insects to frogs…

Plant Science Merit Badge!

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

Scouts BSA - plant 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…