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Celebrate National EE Week at ReinsteinWoods!
National Environmental Education Week is April 17-23, 2016 and we’ve got great programs planned at Reinstein Woods: INVESTIGATING NATURE: PRIVATE EYE Wednesday April 20 at 4:30 pm Take an up-close peek at nature with jeweler’s loupes! For kids and adults age 8 and up. EARTH DAY FULL MOON WALK Friday 4/22 8 pm Believe it or not, there are … Continue reading Celebrate National EE Week at ReinsteinWoods!
Read More2016 Reinstein Woods Photo Contest
2016 Reinstein Woods Photo Contest Calling all photographers! Have you taken any amazing photos at Reinstein Woods? Then enter them in the first-ever “Reinstein Woods Photo Contest” for a chance to have your photo featured in the 2017 Reinstein Woods calendar! Entry fee is $5.00 per photo. Limit 5 entries per person. PRIZE: Winners … Continue reading 2016 Reinstein Woods Photo Contest
Read MoreNature Sightings
It’s that time of year when Reinstein Woods comes alive with spring migrants, sprouting flowers and the chorus of Frogs. Every day on the trail will bring a new adventure. The marshy ponds have erupted into a full chorus of spring peepers over the past week. Birds are becoming much more vocal, adding seasonal songs … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreHoliday Hype in February? A message from the President
On President’s Day, I tried to convince my seven year-old granddaughter that my sister was married to a president (her last name is Kennedy). As I pondered this holiday, I started to wonder: do we have too many holidays in the month of February? My February calendar has Groundhog’s, National Freedom, Valentine’s and President’s Day. … Continue reading Holiday Hype in February? A message from the President
Read MoreWinter Wonderland in the Woods Attracts Record Crowds
This year’s “Winter Wonderland in the Woods” attracted more than 600 people! Although there wasn’t much snow, there were many activities for people to enjoy on this sunny day. Some of the new additions to this year’s event were a compass course by the Niagara Frontier Search and Rescue Team and an ice rescue demonstration … Continue reading Winter Wonderland in the Woods Attracts Record Crowds
Read MoreChristmas Bird Count for Kids
Back in January, Reinstein Woods participated in its first ever “Christmas Bird Count for Kids” with assistance from DEC Wildlife Biologist Connie Adams, Beaver Meadow Audubon Society and the Erie County Park Rangers. This is an educational, kid-friendly version of the Audubon Society’s citizen science project called “Christmas Bird Count”. Citizen science projects such as the … Continue reading Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Read MoreNature Sightings
Many visitors have come out to enjoy the first significant snowfall of the year. Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing has been great with 6 to 8 inches of snow. You can find out information about our snowshoe and ski rentals here. Song birds have been flocking to our bird feeders with the colder temperatures and snowpack. … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreNature Sightings
It isn’t often you can hear spring peepers peeping in the middle of December. Tomorrow it is supposed to reach a high of 65 degrees! You may hear spring peepers peeping and see painted turtles on logs in the ponds at Reinstein Woods. You may even see a mourning cloak butterfly which overwinter as adults … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreNature’s Gathering: An Exceptional Evening!
On November 14, our supporters enjoyed an exceptional evening at Nature’s Gathering: An Evening of Art, Wine, Craft Beer and Cheese. We wish to thank all of the artisans and volunteers who donated their time to the event, as well as to the breweries, wineries and companies that donated to make this event successful. Special Thanks … Continue reading Nature’s Gathering: An Exceptional Evening!
Read MoreYear in Review
It is tradition for Friends of Reinstein to hold a membership meeting in October, the end of our fiscal year. In mid-October about 40 people gathered to hear about our accomplishments in 2014-2015 and enjoy an entertaining “Far Side II” presentation by Dr. Wayne Gall. We thanked Linda Arndt for nine years of service on … Continue reading Year in Review
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