Ringwood - Come "home" to Weis tonight to participate in the fun fall festivities of our Halloween Homecoming! Registrants show up at 7:00 PM with pumpkins and carving tools in hand, ready to join your friends and neighbors for Jack-o-lantern carving, minus the messy clean up.we've got that covered!! Then, we'll venture out into the autumn air to gather 'round the campfire where we'll do some yummy marshmallow roasting and tell stories of the season until 9:00 PM. Please note that this "quality time" program is family-oriented and geared toward kids and parents.

The cost of Campfire in the Pumpkin Patch is $8 per person, with a $3 discount for members of the New Jersey Audubon Society. For families that plan to attend the maximum charge will be $32, with a $12 discount for families that are members. 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.