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What Happens When You Flush?
Warning: This story may gross you out. But it will leave you with a greater appreciation of our water resources, so keep reading! When you flush a toilet at Reinstein Woods, the waste heads through pipes all the way to the Buffalo Sewage Authority’s Bird Island Treatment Plant, located on an actual island just off … Continue reading What Happens When You Flush?
Read MoreSpring donors help trees and more!
Friends of Reinstein Woods extends a huge thank you to all the folks who donated generously to the Spring It On campaign (raising funds to protect ash trees at Reinstein Woods) and to the Friends’ Annual Earth Day Appeal (which raises general operating funds). The two efforts have netted thousands of dollars in support for … Continue reading Spring donors help trees and more!
Read MoreNature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
Springtime is speeding right along. Every day, there are many new things to see. Eastern forktail damselflies have crawled out of ponds and perch on vegetation allowing their delicate wings to dry. Wild flowers and other herb layer vegetation are busy taking advantage of full sun before the tree canopy blocks out light. Black cherries … Continue reading Nature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
Read MoreNature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
The ice and snow have melted at Reinstein Woods, and signs of spring are all around. Quaking aspen and red maples are beginning to flower. Spotted salamanders (pictured) have made their way to woodland pools to lay their eggs. A chorus of spring peepers, chorus frogs, and leopard frogs can be heard along pond edges … Continue reading Nature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
Read MoreNature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
Are you interested in whats happening on the trails of Reinstein Woods? Check back periodically for updates on “Nature Sightings at Reinstein Woods”. Feel free to leave a comment below if you would like to add your own wildlife sighting. There is a lingering snowpack in the forests of Reinstein Woods, and the ponds remain … Continue reading Nature Sightings at Reinstein Woods
Read MoreREGISTRATION OPEN FOR FIFTH ANNUAL “GARLIC MUSTARD CHALLENGE”
WNY Nature Preserves and DEC Join Forces to Combat an Invasive Plant Species Scout groups, civic organizations, families and individuals are invited to participate in the “Garlic Mustard Challenge,” a friendly competition to remove a harmful plant from Western New York. The Buffalo Audubon Society, Western New York Land Conservancy, Friends of Reinstein Woods, and … Continue reading REGISTRATION OPEN FOR FIFTH ANNUAL “GARLIC MUSTARD CHALLENGE”
Read MoreHelp Save Reinstein’s Ash!
Support Friends of Reinstein Woods during “Spring It On,” a 24-hour fundraising event sponsored by United Way! When: Kick-off: 8:00 AM on Thursday, March 19 End Time: 8:00 AM on Friday, March 20 Our goal is to raise $1000 for the continued protection of Ash trees from the destructive Emerald Ash Borer Beetle. You can … Continue reading Help Save Reinstein’s Ash!
Read More“Summer Camp: Inspiration in Action”
Explore. Discover. Connect. Those three words capture the very essence of the “Kids in the Woods” summer camp. Side by side, campers and counselors explore nature all day long, making countless exciting discoveries. By making these discoveries, campers make a personal connection with nature. A sense of joy and spontaneity is paramount to the camp. … Continue reading “Summer Camp: Inspiration in Action”
Read MoreWinter, Winter, Winter! (A message from the President)
Greetings from the frozen North! When my wife and I returned in February from a warm Florida vacation, my initial thought was “are you kidding” after seeing the snowy landscape. I’m old enough to remember the days when snow was over the roof tops, there was no such thing as wind chill and you stayed outside … Continue reading Winter, Winter, Winter! (A message from the President)
Read MoreWinter Wonderland Draws Record Crowds
More than 500 visitors celebrated “Winter Wonderland in the Woods” on Saturday, February 7 at Reinstein Woods. Visitors enjoyed learning to cross-country ski, snowshoe and much more. The ice fishing demonstrations, snowball target, live animals and winter-themed crafts were also very popular. Below is a glimpse of some moments from the event.
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