Want to make new friends and enjoy the great outdoors? You are invited to experience the striking views of fall color from below and above Wyanokie High Point on this moderately paced three-mile social hike led by Weis Naturalist, Nancy Anderson. Take pleasure in nature as we bring you outside to enjoy the crisp autumn air and the fellowship of friends - both old and new. Hikers should bring water. NOTE: There is a second hike for families with children at 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the same day.

The cost of the Fall Foliage 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 payment along with your name, address, phone number and the number of participants 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 us online at www.njaudubon.org.

New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) fosters environmental awareness and a conservation ethic; protects New Jersey's birds, animals, and plants (especially endangered and threatened species); and promotes the preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats. NJAS is a privately supported, not-for-profit, statewide membership organization. Founded in 1897, it is one of the oldest independent Audubon societies. With more than 20,000 caring and committed members, NJAS is one of the largest and most effective conservation organizations in the state. Find the NJAS center nearest you by visiting www.njaudubon.org or by calling NJAS Headquarters at 908-204-8998. The Weis Ecology Center is one of nine staffed centers operated by the New Jersey Audubon Society Specializing in full-day and residential environmental education programs for schools, scouts 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.