Ringwood - The Weis Ecology Center invites you to come learn the basics of feeding wild birds in winter. What works depends on your yard and which species you want to attract. Bring your questions along with plans or a photograph of your yard to the Weis Ecology Center so that naturalist Philip De Rea can help you make the best choices in feeders, seed type, and placement. This workshop will be held on Sunday, October 3rd at 1:30pm. If you are interested in setting up a bird feeder but cannot make this time, other sessions will be held on Sunday, November 7 and Saturday, December 11.

The cost of Backyard Birdfeeding is $8 per person, with a $3 discount for members of the New Jersey Audubon Society. The cost of this workshop can be applied to a bird feeder or accessory purchase made in Weis' NJAS Nature Store the day of the workshop. 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.

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.