Login
0News from the Friends of Reinstein
Holiday 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
Read MoreWoods Notes: A message from the President
This article is a review of several events and some personal thoughts. A big thank you to Linda Arndt and all her volunteers for a very successful and fun-filled evening at this year’s Nature’s Gathering!! Thanks as well to all the Friends board members who contributed. Job well done. As the “fall” weather seems more … Continue reading Woods Notes: A message from the President
Read MoreMemorial Donations
Friends of Reinstein Woods has been honored to receive donations this fall in memory of volunteers Jane Albrecht and Pat Taeger, as well as Grace and Joseph Losi, parents of former volunteer Peter M. Losi. In Memory of Jane Albrecht: Dorothy Rizzo and Ken Schmidt Thomas Schuler Thursday Couples Club of Cheektowaga In Memory of Grace … Continue reading Memorial Donations
Read MoreNature Sightings
The window for vibrant fall colors is closing after the heavy rainfall and high winds yesterday. Many people have come out to enjoy the wonderful fall colors this past week. If you took any photos you would like to share, please post them on our facebook page. You can still find some color out by … Continue reading Nature Sightings
Read More