FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS
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Reserve NOW for Fall 2023-Spring 2024!
The New Weis Center is located on 152 acres in the Highlands Region of northern New Jersey. Our beautiful property is a living classroom with forest, hiking trails, a brook, seasonal wetlands, recreation field, covered pavilion, picnic grove, firecircle, rain garden, pollinator garden, and raised bed vegetable/herb garden. In addition, our main building has a large multi-purpose room, observation deck, classrooms and multiple restrooms.
Each field study program provides unique learning opportunities. Our terrific staff provides an attentive, hands-on learning experience and the applied skills to foster a lifelong curiosity for science and a connection to nature. Educators can choose from 8 different lesson rotations to create a customized program, or contact us for assistance selecting the best lessons for your class(es). The number of lesson rotations will depend on the length of your visit. The signs and impacts of climate change are woven throughout all programs.
To submit a field trip request, click here.
If you have questions prior to submitting the field trip request form, please contact us at: staff@highlandsnaturefriends.org or 973-835-2160.
Fee: (up to 75 students**)
Please Note:
Deposit / Payments:
After we receive your reservation request, we will contact you to confirm the date, discuss details of your program.
A minimum deposit of 1/3 of the total amount is due upon booking; the balance is due on or before the date of your trip. Remit payment:
Cancellation Policy:
*If The New Weis Center makes the decision to cancel due to extreme weather or another emergency, you may choose to to reschedule or we will gladly refund your deposit and/or pre-payment in full.
For more information or to schedule, contact us at: staff@highlandsnaturefriends.org or 973-835-2160