Join “Charming� Charlie Toole on a moderately paced, four mile hike on Sunday, January 12, 2003. The Indian Trail loop, located in Sterling Forest State Park, offers views of Harriman State Park, Green Pond and Wildcat Mountains. Winter destinations are subject to change due to weather and safety considerations. The hike meets at 9:30am at the Weis Ecology Center. Registrants must dress appropriately (wind/water/snow proof layers as necessary) and pack lunch and water. Charlie leads monthly moderate hikes for the Weis Ecology Center.

The cost of the hike is $8 per person, with a $3 discount for members of the New Jersey Audubon Society. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. To register mail your name, address, phone number, the number of participants and payment to: NJAS’ Weis Ecology Center, 150 Snake Den Road, Ringwood, NJ 07456. For more information, or to register with a credit card, contact the Weis Ecology Center office at (973) 835-2160 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Wednesday through Sunday. Visit them online at www.njaudubon.org.

The Weis Ecology Center is one of nine staffed centers operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society, a private, not-for-profit, member supported organization. The Center’s goal is to enhance people’s awareness of, and appreciation for, their environment. Specializing in full-day and residential environmental education programs for school, scout and other youth and adult groups, Weis is also recognized for its popular public programs for adults, kids and families. The Weis Visitors Center, open during business hours, houses their turtle, snakes, seasonal exhibits and an NJAS Nature Store featuring field guides, bird feeders and accessories, kid stuff, regional trail maps and more.