News from the Friends of Reinstein
Meander 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
Read MoreAnnual Appeal Underway
Friends of Reinstein’s annual Earth Day Appeal is underway, and we would like to extend a huge thank you to all the community members who have donated to date. The funds help Friends of Reinstein continue to provide quality environmental education programs for students, teachers and the general public. Donations are still being accepted, so … Continue reading Annual Appeal Underway
Read MoreEarth Day in May 2014
Despite a light rain and threatening skies, almost 60 volunteers helped during Reinstein Woods “Earth Day in May” service day. Reinstein Woods’ volunteers, Buffalo AmeriCorps volunteers, and University at Buffalo fraternity Alpha Kappa Chi eagerly helped with service projects at Reinstein Woods. Volunteers removed trash from wetlands, repaired deer exclosures, maintained the trails, and planted … Continue reading Earth Day in May 2014
Read MoreDEC Celebrates Earth Day With Opening of New Trails at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
In celebration of Earth Day, DEC Regional Director Abby Snyder announced today the opening of additional trails at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga. “Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center is a designated New York State Watchable Wildlife site, where wildlife viewing opportunities abound,” said DEC Regional Director Abby Snyder. “By providing access to more trails … Continue reading DEC Celebrates Earth Day With Opening of New Trails at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve
Read MoreVolunteers Needed for Garlic Mustard Challenge
Pull. Weigh. Win: Volunteers needed for fourth annual “Garlic Mustard Challenge” to remove invasive species Get outside this spring with an exciting volunteer opportunity to help make the local ecosystem healthier! Sign up your scout troop, volunteer organization, friends or family for the “Garlic Mustard Challenge”! Garlic mustard is an invasive species that is negatively … Continue reading Volunteers Needed for Garlic Mustard Challenge
Read MoreReinstein Woods Accessibility Information Now Available
Reinstein Woods is now included in the New York State Inclusive Recreation Resource Center’s online database. This database provides information about physical accessibility and social inclusion of recreation areas, facilities, parks, and programs from around the state of New York. Visit the accessibility database here.
Read MoreEarly-Bird Deadline approaching for Summer Day Camp at Reinstein Woods!
“Kids in the Woods” Summer Day Camps at Reinstein Woods are back for 2014! Every day will be filled with hands-on nature explorations, crafts, and games. Kids will explore the world of the pond, investigate animals, discover natural wonders and more. Register by March 31, 2014 to receive $10 off your registration fee! For information … Continue reading Early-Bird Deadline approaching for Summer Day Camp at Reinstein Woods!
Read MoreEmerald Ash Borer Workshop Helps Homeowners and Community Leaders
You’ve heard about local areas (like Reinstein Woods) where the Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) has been detected, but do you know how to look for signs and symptoms of an EAB infestation in ash trees on your property or in your community? If EAB has been detected in your community and you have ash trees, … Continue reading Emerald Ash Borer Workshop Helps Homeowners and Community Leaders
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