Kick off maple sugaring season with a behind-the-scenes program. Help senior educators drill the holes, see the spiles and hang the buckets. After, the group will forage for ingredients to make tea, and talk about the benefits of local evergreens. Open to kids 5 and up. The cost is $12 per person.
Grab your valentine (or bestie) and your hiking shoes for a full moon night hike. The group will take their time hiking through private trails and getting a feel for the forest after the sun goes down. After the hike, you'll gather around a blazing bonfire, sip on hot chocolate and have time to relax […]
Join a fun 90-minute program where you will learn about the process, history and ecology of maple sap and syrup. You’ll take a short hike to learn about winter tree ID, sap ecology, and tree biology, and discuss the history of tree tapping and some of the many things sap is used for. Next you’ll […]
The practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. This walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as you explore your senses and the present moment through short, guided, meditations and breathing exercises in the forest. Through this […]
There will be volunteering opportunities, partner tables, crafts, and free programs every half hour including a Medicinal Invasive Plant Walk and a Bird Walk.
Join The New Weis Center for a delightful spring bird walk, led by experienced naturalist Mike Lefebvre. This engaging outdoor experience is perfect for bird enthusiasts of all levels. Stroll through diverse habitats, including woodlands, wetlands, and open fields, and you'll have the chance to observe and learn about a variety of bird species in […]
In partnership with Iron Mountain Stage Company, you can sign up for an improvisation/ acting workshop. You will explore some basic improvisation, movement and acting exercises. No experience necessary. Open to age 18 and older. The class is free, but donations are welcome.
The practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. The walk at an easy pace will focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness, as you explore your senses and the present moment through short, guided meditations and breathing exercises in the forest. At the […]
The practice of forest bathing means to immerse oneself in the forest and soak in the atmosphere through the senses. This walk will be at an easy pace, and focus on connecting to nature through mindfulness as you explore your senses and the present moment through short, guided, meditations and breathing exercises in the forest. […]
Play your instrument or listen to others perform in the beautiful wooded setting of The New Weis Center. Gather outside near the old farmhouse (circa 1800s) for an afternoon of acoustic music (originals and covers) in a variety of genres. Sign up betweeen 2:30 and 3 pm if you'd like to perform; live music is […]
Visit the haunted cabins and make your way through a spooky forest trail - if you dare! Anyone who is a fan of ghost hunting and goosebumps is invited. You'll finish with ghost stories around a campfire and s'mores. Guided passages on the Wicked Trail will begin at 6:30 pm and run every 15 minutes, […]
Learn about the process, history and ecology of maple sap and syrup. You will take a short hike to learn about winter tree ID, sap ecology, and tree biology, and discuss the history of tree tapping and some of the many things that sap is used for. You'll visit the tapped trees, where you'll learn […]
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