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National EE Week Part 5: Climate Changes
I admit it: I hate heat. I hate hot weather the way many people hate snow. I’d rather throw on an extra layer than sweat through a 90 degree day. Like it or not, our planet is getting warmer, and that is changing the climate- the general pattern of weather upon which our food and … Continue reading National EE Week Part 5: Climate Changes
Read MoreNational EE Week Part 4: BioBlitz!
Silver-spotted skipper. Tapioca slime. Blue vervain. Nodding ladies’ tresses. These are just a few of the species that have been recorded at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve over time. But they are just the tip of a very large iceberg when it comes to biodiversity at Reinstein Woods. And the upcoming BioBlitz, May 13-14, will try … Continue reading National EE Week Part 4: BioBlitz!
Read MoreNational EE Week Part 3: Turtles!
Meet Clementine and Clover, Reinstein Woods’ newest permanent residents! After their owner passed away, these turtles were found under a rug in a home in Clarence. Because both of these turtles are native to New York State, it is illegal to possess them without a permit. Because they had been living in captivity for … Continue reading National EE Week Part 3: Turtles!
Read MoreNational EE Week Part 2: Nature’s Engineers
A spider, a beaver and a caddisfly walk into a bar…. It sounds like the start of a bad joke, but these animals do actually have something in common: they all are incredible builders, capable of making amazing homes for themselves. The beaver lodge at Reinstein Woods is one of the most popular stops on … Continue reading National EE Week Part 2: Nature’s Engineers
Read MoreNational EE Week Part 1: Scavengers!
Happy National Environmental Education Week! Reinstein Woods is excited to be part of this national effort that encourages and celebrates environmental learning across the United States. To celebrate, this week we’ll be highlighting some interesting nature sightings and activities at Reinstein Woods! Recently a deer passed away in Reinstein Woods, we think after being hit by … Continue reading National EE Week Part 1: Scavengers!
Read MoreNature Sightings
Painted turtles are basking on floating logs with the return of warm weather. Leopard frog’s snore-like call can be heard along some of the ponds. Two common loons have been on flattail lake for almost a week now. One of them continues to swim around the center of the lake. The leaves of the … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read MoreCelebrate 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
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