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There’s An App For That: Fight Plastics Pollution
It’s difficult to go more than a few minutes without using something made of plastic, from computers and cell phones to toothbrushes, food packaging and even some beauty products. (To see what a year’s worth of plastic looks like, check out the everyday plastic project . ) Those plastic products are not easy to recycle, and … Continue reading There’s An App For That: Fight Plastics Pollution
Read MoreA message from the President
Hello Friends, Well we finally made it to Spring only to get a quick transition into summer-like weather! If you haven’t been to the woods lately, everything is greening up and wildlife has been busy foraging for food and building homes for their young. You’ll also notice that DEC rebuilt the brick entry walkway to … Continue reading A message from the President
Read MoreThinking of buying an electric car?
I recently bought a plug-in hybrid vehicle. Since then, I’ve had many people ask me about my car – both how it works, and what the buying process was like. I can sum it up like this: My car “works” like a regular car except that it runs off of electricity in addition to gasoline, … Continue reading Thinking of buying an electric car?
Read MoreVolunteers Care For Reinstein Woods on I Love My Park Day!
More than 90 volunteers helped care for Reinstein Woods on the first Saturday in May as part of I Love My Park Day. These volunteers: planted 50 trees, repaired 2 trails, collected more than 20 bags of garbage and invasive species, removed a “new” patch of invasives we found late last fall, disassembled a large survival shelter … Continue reading Volunteers Care For Reinstein Woods on I Love My Park Day!
Read MoreFriends of Reinstein Woods Seeking Development Manager
Friends of Reinstein Woods is seeking a Development Manager to work closely with staff and volunteers to promote the long-term financial well-being of Friends of Reinstein. This is a flexible part-time position, 30 hours per week. Occasional weekend and evening hours related to special events required. Resumes are due April 6, 2018. For more details … Continue reading Friends of Reinstein Woods Seeking Development Manager
Read MoreNature Sightings
Signs of spring are present despite the lingering cold temperatures and snow. Red-winged blackbirds and grackles flock to our bird feeders upon their return. The rattle of belted kingfishers is heard around ponds with open water. Crocuses began sprouting in people’s front yards and pussy willows showed their fuzzy buds during the thaw in late … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreHawk Creek Presentation at Holiday Party
Members of Friends of Reinstein Woods enjoyed lunch together with a special presentation by Hawk Creek Wildlife Center earlier this month. Guests saw animals such as a striped skunk, porcupine, opossum, red-tailed hawk, screech owl, and turkey vulture during this engaging presentation. The younger ones even got to feed the porcupine carrots on a stick! … Continue reading Hawk Creek Presentation at Holiday Party
Read MoreJob posting: Summer Camp Director
Friends of Reinstein Woods is hiring a Summer Day Camp Director for 2018. Please see the attached announcement below. Summer Camp Director
Read MoreHabitat News: Beech Trees, New Wildflower, and Reeds!
If you’ve walked at Reinstein Woods in the last year, you may have spotted some of the habitat improvements that have been taking place; although one “improvement” is hiding in the sanctuary… read on to find out what it is. 1) Champion Beech The bad news: this year we have officially declared the Champion … Continue reading Habitat News: Beech Trees, New Wildflower, and Reeds!
Read MoreThere’s an App for That: Fun with Plum!
Editors note: Our “Nature Tech” programs were so popular that we now occasionally post about a useful nature app for your smartphone or tablet. Warning: The following Apps may be appropriate for adults. Although they are aimed at kids, PBS’s “Plum’s Creaturizer” and Plum’s Photo Hunt” apps are a great way for the entire … Continue reading There’s an App for That: Fun with Plum!
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