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Naturalist Intern Program Turns 10 Years Old!
In Fall 2007, DEC started a Naturalist Intern Program at Reinstein Woods, a paid internship program that provides training and experience to college students or recent graduates interested in environmental education. Since then, 63 people, ranging in age from 20 to 40+, have experienced what it’s like to teach and learn at Reinstein Woods. Last … Continue reading Naturalist Intern Program Turns 10 Years Old!
Read MoreGreen Your Office for the Holidays with a Dish Library!
As the holidays approach, here’s a great idea to make your office parties more sustainable: establish a Dish Library! Ask office mates to donate reusable plates, bowls, cups, forks, knives, and spoons that can be stored in a central office location (a file cabinet or kitchenette cupboard works well). The dishes can be borrowed for … Continue reading Green Your Office for the Holidays with a Dish Library!
Read MoreWinter Message from the President
Dear Friends, Although winter does not officially arrive until December 21, once November and the holidays fire up we can picture that beautiful white stuff falling so delicately to the ground! Ok, so I haven’t painted one of your favorite pictures, but hey, it’s Buffalo and it snows, so we have to make the most … Continue reading Winter Message from the President
Read MoreLocal Companies Support Reinstein Woods’ Programs!
Friends of Reinstein would like to extend a special thank you to: Ingram Micro (Williamsville Office) for donating funds to purchase a new Enviroscape, a table-top watershed model used to educate students about where our drinking water comes from and where our sewage goes. Classes that participate in the Day in the Life … Continue reading Local Companies Support Reinstein Woods’ Programs!
Read MoreFine Food and Art Enjoyed at Nature’s Gathering
More than 20 artists exhibited their work, created or inspired by Nature, at this year’s Nature’s Gathering event that was held on November 11. Friends of Reinstein would like to extend a huge thank you to all participating artists and vendors. Additional thanks to Julia A. Reinstein and the Friends of Reinstein Board of Directors … Continue reading Fine Food and Art Enjoyed at Nature’s Gathering
Read MoreNature Sightings
This has been a great autumn to be outdoors. Photographers are in the preserve capturing the wonderful scenery. Red maples are bright orange-red, but losing leaves quickly. Sugar maples and yellow birch are turning yellow and American beech are starting to brown. I have had great success rolling logs to find salamanders in the last … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreNature Sightings
Tree foliage continues to change color despite our current heat wave with temperatures reaching 90 degrees Fahrenheit. Virginia creeper vines are showing off their bright red colors. Grape vines and black cherry leaves are yellowing. Ash trees and black walnut trees are also changing colors. Red squirrels are busy gnawing through the tough shells of … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreWhat’s New At Fall Fest 2017
Snowshoeing in September…faux fly-fishing…pond critters… and exotic animals from the Buffalo Zoo. While these are some perennial Fall Festival favorites, we thought we’d share a little about new things at the 2017 Fall Festival, happening Saturday, September 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Did you know Mrs. Julia Reinstein, Dr. Victor Reinstein’s second wife … Continue reading What’s New At Fall Fest 2017
Read MoreNature Sightings
With summer fading away the cicada’s buzz softens and katydid’s chirps become prominent each evening. Monarch caterpillars are fully grown and will soon form their chrysalis. This year is a bumper crop for beechnuts. These nuts will provide great forage for deer, squirrels, and turkey. Black walnuts have grown almost to the size of baseballs. … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreGet Out There! A Message from the President
Summer is not officially over until the Autumn Equinox arrives at 4:02 p.m. on September 22. We know the days get shorter until the winter Solstice – but let’s not think about the “s” word and just enjoy the upcoming palette of color that nature so easily paints for us! Reinstein Woods will certainly be a … Continue reading Get Out There! A Message from the President
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