Member Only Programs

members – only programs

Upcoming Members-Only Programs

Friends of Reinstein Woods offers a variety of members-only programs throughout the year. Space is limited, so please follow registration instructions below. If you are not a member, but would like to join the organization, visit the membership page.

Upcoming Events

Trout Lily

Members Hike

Tuesday, March 19, 2024
6 – 7:30pm

We are planning a members-only hike to celebrate the Spring Solstice. We invite new members and longstanding members alike to join us for an early evening stroll through the woods, some great conversation and some light refreshments.

To register, please call 716-683-5959. 

Oaks & Acorns Presentation

Saturday, April 13, 2024
10:30am

This presentation will cover:
– basic information about the natural history of oaks
– a history of acorn usage for food in different cultures
– information about acorn nutrition
– hands-on demonstration of the different stages of acorn processing

To register, please call 716-683-5959. 

leaves beginning to change around pond

May Microbiology Program

Saturday, May 18, 2024
2:30pm

We will take a short walk to collect samples that we can then examine underneath a microscope! More details coming soon!

To register, please call 716-683-5959. 

Not a member? Join today!

PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE:

  • Live animals with Mark Carra 
  • Tour of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center 
  • Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm Presentation 
  • Learn to Cross-country ski 
  • Introduction to Geocaching 
  • Bugs by Nightlight 
  • Canoeing at Beaver Meadow Audubon 
  • Maple Sugaring with Mark Carra 
  • Carnivorous Plants Presentation 
  • Owl Ecology Presentation 
  • Live Animal presentation by Earth Spirit 
  • Tour of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens 
  • Tour of Erie County Forest Lumber Mill 
  • Hawk Creek Wildlife Presentation at Holiday Party 
  • Fossil Hunt at Penn Dixie 
  • Tour of Ganondagan Floriography 
  • Presentation by Buffalo Botanical Gardens 
  • Messinger Woods Presentation at Holiday Party 
  • Aquarium of Niagara at Holiday Party 
  • Spotted Salamander Walk
  • Freedom Seekers Hike & Owl Prowl