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What Can I Recycle at Reinstein Woods?
If you attended Winter Wonderland, you may have seen the Coalition of Positively Charged People‘s unique battery chute that was helping folks recycle alkaline (normal household) batteries. While Reinstein Woods is no longer accepting alkaline batteries, we do accept the following materials for recycling: rechargeable batteries sneakers in usable condition clean, empty skin care, hair care … Continue reading What Can I Recycle at Reinstein Woods?
Read MoreNew Solar- Powered Car Charging Station at Reinstein Woods!
You may have noticed a new structure in the parking lot at Reinstein Woods. In honor of Earth Week, DEC unveiled a new solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station! State Senator Timothy Kennedy and Assemblyperson Monica P. Wallace joined DEC Region 9 Director Abby Snyder and other officials to open the station. Manufactured in California by … Continue reading New Solar- Powered Car Charging Station at Reinstein Woods!
Read MoreA Message from the President
Spring and “springtime” bring to mind three R’s: rebirth, renewal and regrowth. There are also the three R’s of waste management: reduce, reuse, recycle….but let’s gets back to spring! The spring season is full of transformations. The temperature rises to a more bearable degree, and the trees once again bud into lush, green, picture-perfect plants. Aside from the … Continue reading A Message from the President
Read MoreNew Scooter Available for Loan!
People with limited mobility can now borrow an electric scooter to help them enjoy Reinstein Woods’ trails! The scooter is available on a first-come, first-serve basis whenever the education center is open (see hours below). You can also register to borrow it when you sign up for a public program. The scooter is only available … Continue reading New Scooter Available for Loan!
Read MoreThere’s An App For That: Litterati
Note: Our Spring “Nature Tech” series for kids was so popular that we’ve decided to occasionally post about a useful nature app for your smartphone or tablet. As a public location, trash is something we are very aware of at Reinstein Woods. We are fortunate that despite lots of visitors, our trails remain relatively trash … Continue reading There’s An App For That: Litterati
Read MoreThank You Donors! Welcome New Members!
Reinstein Woods is grateful to all the donors and new members who contributed this winter or spring to Friends of Reinstein Woods. You make it possible for students, teachers and adults to Share in Nature’s Harmony! Donors: Cinderella Isle Garden Club Employees of Bond, Schoeneck & King’s Buffalo Office Vinod and Constance Suchak – Kids … Continue reading Thank You Donors! Welcome New Members!
Read MoreNature Sightings
With the recent surge in rainfall, water levels in the ponds are very high. Spring has sprung and many of the trees are leafing out. You may catch a glimpse of trout lily flowering in the older patches of forest. May apples will soon be flowering too. In wetter areas, cuckoo flower is showing its … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreWhat’s Blooming at Reinstein Woods? National EE Week
As temperatures warm and days grow longer, Reinstein Woods has begun to pop with color. Red maple flowers polka dot the trails while the long yellow catkins of cottonwoods dance in the breeze. The true stars of the parade into spring are the wildflowers that reveal their beauty for a few short weeks before the … Continue reading What’s Blooming at Reinstein Woods? National EE Week
Read MoreNature Sightings
What do you do when it approaches 70 degrees Fahrenheit in February? Many people get outside to soak up the sun and warmth. Many animals are doing the same. There are already painted turtles that are basking on pond logs in the preserve. The mild weather and rains have likely awakened spotted salamanders which will … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreEarth Spirit Presents at Holiday Party
More than 50 members of the Friends of Reinstein Woods attended our Holiday Party. Friends enjoyed Soup, Chili, salad, and an assortment of appetizers and desserts. Earth Spirit gave a great presentation focused on live animals. Visitors were able to see a chinchilla, tree frogs, hissing cockroaches, a bearded dragon, and other animals up close … Continue reading Earth Spirit Presents at Holiday Party
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