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Reinstein Woods and Partners Celebrate “A Day in the Life of the Buffalo River”
On October 2 and 3, local Western New York schools participated in the second annual “A Day in the Life of the Buffalo River” event. More than 150 students in grades 4-12 monitored river conditions at seven sites. Data was taken from the river headwaters in North Java to near the mouth of the river … Continue reading Reinstein Woods and Partners Celebrate “A Day in the Life of the Buffalo River”
Read MoreReinstein Woods partners with Buffalo Zoo on Family Nature Clubs
The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) awarded the “Nature Play Begins at Your Zoo & Aquarium” grants to 30 institutions around the country. The grants are supported through a special gift from the Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund. The Nature Play grants provide financial, logistical, and creative support for zoos and aquariums seeking to increase … Continue reading Reinstein Woods partners with Buffalo Zoo on Family Nature Clubs
Read MoreSchoolyards and Summer School
Summer is a time when we think students and teachers take a break from learning. This summer, 22 teachers from school districts as far away as Syracuse got an outdoor education by participating in Reinstein Woods’ summer teacher workshop, the Schoolyard Habitat Institute. This two-day training highlighted techniques for using schoolyards to teach math, science … Continue reading Schoolyards and Summer School
Read MoreMeander in the Woods Thank You!
Friends of Reinstein Woods’ Meander in the Woods event was a success thanks to the efforts of event Chair Karen Smith, the fundraising committee a host of volunteers! Additionally, we extend a sincere thank you to the following donors to the auction: French Pub Restaurant Gear for Adventure Mike and Carol Gettings Cynthia Giardina Judy … Continue reading Meander in the Woods Thank You!
Read MoreVolunteer Picnic Highlights
On July 22, more than 40 volunteers enjoyed food and camaraderie at the annual Reinstein Woods volunteer picnic. Friends of Reinstein provided the main course, beverages and “Reinstein Floats” for all attendees. Reinstein Woods Center Director Meaghan Boice-Green noted that the volunteer program could not exist without the support of Friends of Reinstein Woods. She … Continue reading Volunteer Picnic Highlights
Read MoreSuper Summer Camps!
As I “meandered” through the woods at the beginning of summer, everything seemed fresher at Reinstein Woods. Maybe it was the fact that I was there right after a heavy summer rain, bringing my granddaughter, Hope, to summer camp. Hope was excited to start the week long camp, her second year. As we approached the … Continue reading Super Summer Camps!
Read MorePassport to Wellness Includes Reinstein Woods!
The Town of Amherst Youth and Recreation Department has teamed with Wegmans supermarkets to provide a “Passport to Family Wellness” program that includes Reinstein Woods. The passport highlights Williamsville and Amherst trails, waterways and parklands as well as a few “Trails of Western New York” locations like Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve. Passport holders visit each site … Continue reading Passport to Wellness Includes Reinstein Woods!
Read MoreMeander in the Woods recipes!
Thanks to all of the volunteers and attendees who made the 2014 Meander in the Woods a success! We’ve had lots of requests for the recipes from the sweet & savory snack trail, and Event Chair Karen Smith has graciously provided them here: Meander Recipes – 2014 Enjoy!
Read MoreGarlic Mustard Challenge Winners Announced
On Saturday June 14 at Beaver Meadow Audubon Center, Reinstein Woods’ Cara Politi announced the winners for the fourth annual Garlic Mustard Challenge. More than 300 volunteers removed 5,100 pounds of the invasive garlic mustard plant from three nature preserves in Western New York, improving hundreds of acres of habitat! The Challenge is a joint … Continue reading Garlic Mustard Challenge Winners Announced
Read MoreReinstein Woods Offers Schoolyard Habitat Institute for Educators
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is accepting registrations for a Schoolyard Habitat Institute happening Tuesday, July 29 to Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center in Depew. The Institute, designed for educators of students in pre-K to grade 12, will run from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. … Continue reading Reinstein Woods Offers Schoolyard Habitat Institute for Educators
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