EDUCATION, ARTS & RECREATION
Education
Programs for individuals and groups of all ages
- Public programs: include guided nature walks and talks byWeis staffand guest experts, historical and culture programs, as well as special presentations and events.
- Primitive survival skills classes taught by Joe Blevis of Earth Living Skills. Topics include firebuilding, shelter making, bird languages, basketry, local plants, awareness & movement.
- Group programs: include field trips for schools,homeschoolers, rec departments and area camps.
- Nature focused day camps and nature programs during thesummerand winter and spring schoolbreaks.
Arts
Performing Arts
Iron Mountain Stage Company, a local non-profit theatre company that has been performing continuously since 1993, makes Weis their permanent home for rehearsals and performances. They present a spring and fall production, as well as a special holiday show and acting improv workshops several times a year.
Music
"Music at Midvale" Acoustic Open Mic! An afternoon of live music on the last Sunday afternoon each month. Signup to perform at the door starting at 2:30pm; music starts at 3:00 and ends at 5:00pm. Light refreshments are available. Details and performance guidelines.
"Music at Midvale" Concert Series.
Photography
- Exhibit of landscape and nature photographs, taken locally by Joann Lightbody, a lifelong Ringwood, NJ resident. Joann has captured the beauty of the area in her photos, which are on display in the main building.
- Enjoy an exhibit of beautiful and inspiring nature photography by talented local artists Vera Lazar, Tom Tarbutton, and Karin Ahmed! Main building.
Recreation
Goat Yoga! Classes conducted by Totes Goats LLC. An hour of Vinyasa yoga and time to ask questions and play with the adorable goats.
Public guided hikes may be offered throughout the year, and can be scheduled for private groups, party or special event. Hikes are led by a first aid certified staff member, and may focus on local history, flora, and fauna found along the trail. Learn more about hiking at Weis and in the adjacent Norvin Green State Forest.
Swimming in the Highlands Natural Pool, which is adjacent to our property. Experience a mountain-stream fed pool in a beautiful, forested setting. Snack bar on premises.
Scouting
We are happy to welcome ALL Scout groups to The New Weis Center. We offer many programs for Scouts, including badge classes, service projects, camping and firecircles, and hosting special events. Please check our Scouting page for all the details and upcoming events!
Please include a note in the optional "Notes" field indicating what your payment is for (i.e. new membership, renewal, one-time donation, scout badge, facility rental, public program type, etc.)
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please note: some programs require pre-registration and/or advance payment, please see details below
IN-PERSON PROGRAMS
ONGOING
Last Sunday of every month, 3:00-5:00pm: Music at Midvale Acoustic Open Mic. Next date: August 30
Join us near the old farmhouse for an afternoon of acoustic all outdoors music (originals and covers). Social distancing will be required. Please bring your own refreshments and a folding chair. Smoking and alcohol are not permitted on the property.
> $5 per person, additional donations welcome! NO registration required; sign up to perform between 2:30-3:00pm; music starts at 3:00.
▶ Aug 15, 9:00am-2:00pm: Merit Badge Class: Nature (CLASS FULL)
▶ Aug 29, 10:00-11:30am: Guided Nature Walk with Weis Naturalist Sarah! Join our Senior Educator/Naturalist for a forest and field nature walk. Open to ALL ages. $5 per person for current Members of The New Weis Center, $8 per person for non-members, kids 5 & under are Free. More details and registration coming soon.
▶ Sep 20-21: Family Campout Weekend! Registration opens soon.
▶ Sep (date & time tbd): Merit Badge Class: Communications
▶ Oct 11, 1:00: Birding for Beginners - with Don Torino, President of Bergen County Audubon Society
Goat Yoga - Outdoor Public Goat Yoga classes will resume as soon as possible
45 minutes of Vinyasa yoga with the fun and frisky goats from Totes Goats! Perfect for beginners. Class is held in our field or picnic grove.
VIRTUAL ONLINE PROGRAMS
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
None at this time
SCOUTS
▶ Virtual Girl Scout badges for troops are now available! The classes consist of two ~1 hour video sessions scheduled approx a week apart, with activities for scouts to do in between sessions. Interested leaders can contact us to schedule a class. $12/scout; minimum 10, maximum 25. We currently offer:
Daisy - Eco Learner Badge
Brownie - Household Elf Sustainability Badge
Junior - Animal Habitats Badge