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Congratulations to the 2022 Great Lakes Data Jam Winners!
Congratulations to the 2022 Great Lakes Data Jam Winners! This year’s competition was made possible through a New York Great Lakes Basin Small Grant awarded by the New York Sea Grant in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Students participating in the Great Lakes Data Jam will analyze local data … Continue reading Congratulations to the 2022 Great Lakes Data Jam Winners!
Read MoreFriends of Reinstein Seeking Environmental Educator
Friends of Reinstein Woods is seeking an Environmental Educator to implement environmental education programs during the school year and to administer Kids in the Woods Summer Day Camp at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. This is a full-time, year-round position. Click here for full job description.
Read More“Reimagined” Fall Festival 2021
More than 250 people attended our “Reimagined Fall Festival.” To provide a safe experience we offered five days of nature activities and hikes instead of our large one-day festival. The event highlighted old favorites such as pond exploration and Forest Ranger demonstrations while adding new guided walks and a “build your own terrarium workshop.” Thank you to … Continue reading “Reimagined” Fall Festival 2021
Read More2021 Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Educators from Reinstein Woods and State Parks led our 4th Christmas Bird Count for kids just hours before the Buffalo Bills first playoff win in 25 years. Following our social distance guidelines we had 23 new birders in 5 different groups search roughly 7 miles of trails for as many birds as they could find. … Continue reading 2021 Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Read MoreApply Today for the Environmental Education Intern Program
The application deadline for the Winter-Summer 2021 session of our Environmental Education Intern program is coming soon! This paid internship provides hands-on experience in the field of Environmental Education. Visit here for more information about the program. If you are interested in this opportunity, fill out the application form here and submit it to us (by … Continue reading Apply Today for the Environmental Education Intern Program
Read MoreAnimals Preparing for Winter
Animals Preparing for Winter Autumn brings shorter hours of daylight, cooler temperatures, and falling leaves. These changes are a signal to animals. Animals have different strategies and adaptations to prepare for the coming winter. Some animals will migrate, some sleep or hibernate, while others stay active. Enjoy this video created by Mike Adriaansen that reveals … Continue reading Animals Preparing for Winter
Read MoreFriends of Reinstein Seeking Development Manager
Friends of Reinstein Woods is seeking an energetic Development Manager to work closely with staff and volunteers to promote the long-term financial well-being of Friends of Reinstein Woods. This is a full-time position. Occasional weekend and evening hours related to special events required. Resumes are being accepted until November 4, 2020. For more details and how … Continue reading Friends of Reinstein Seeking Development Manager
Read MoreSustainability Challenge Day 5
Cozy up to Sustainability You may have heard of the “Story of Stuff,” a popular 2007 video that attempts to explain how our linear system of producing and consuming things is wrecking our planet. (You can still watch it – the iPod and Radio Shack makes it feel dated, the stats are off slightly for … Continue reading Sustainability Challenge Day 5
Read MoreSustainability Challenge Day 4
We the People… Today is National Voter Registration Day! As we mentioned on Day 1, this challenge is going to be about more than just small actions like giving up plastic straws, which won’t be enough to keep the planet livable. The larger actions have to happen at the government and corporate levels. And as … Continue reading Sustainability Challenge Day 4
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