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Virtual “WOODS Walk” Series
Challenge 3: It’s a windy day out there! Tie a bandanna, piece of ribbon, or flagging tape to a stick and hold it in the air. Using a compass (or your phone compass), determine the direction of the wind. Wind direction is the opposite of the direction in which the cloth is pointing. Extension: Make … Continue reading Virtual “WOODS Walk” Series
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Challenge 2: Celebrate the spring equinox! Try the old tradition of balancing an egg on its head, sing “Happy Birthday” to spring, or thank all the signs of spring you see on your walk today. The 2020 vernal equinox- the moment when the Earth axis isn’t tilted toward or away from the sun- occurs at … Continue reading Virtual “Woods Walk” Series
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Welcome to our virtual “WOODS Walk” series! Every day we will post a challenge on social media- facebook and Instagram– for you to find/do at Reinstein Woods, a local park, or even just around your block or backyard! Together we will discover the beauty of spring as it pops up around us. Please comment or … Continue reading Virtual “WOODS Walk” Series
Read MoreReinstein Woods response to COVID-19
At Reinstein Woods, our primary concern is the safety and health of our visitors, volunteers and staff. To limit the potential spread of the Corona virus, the Education Center and bathroom building are closed until further notice. If you need to contact us, please leave a message at (716) 683-5959, or email reinsteinwoods@dec.ny.gov. All … Continue reading Reinstein Woods response to COVID-19
Read MoreFriends of Reinstein Woods Seeking Development Manager
Friends of Reinstein Woods is seeking an energetic Development Manager who will 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 March 8, 2020. For more details and … Continue reading Friends of Reinstein Woods Seeking Development Manager
Read MoreMembers Celebrate the Holiday Season
Friends of Reinstein Woods members came together in the beginning of December to celebrate the Holiday season. They enjoyed chili, soup, salads, desserts and more. Children decorated candle holders, made ornaments, and other crafts. The highlight of the afternoon was the mobile touch tank presentation by the Aquarium of Niagara. Taylor did a great job … Continue reading Members Celebrate the Holiday Season
Read MoreStudent Scientists Brave Rainy Weather to Study Water Quality in the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed
“I feel like a real-life scientist!” remarked an excited middle school student from Bennett Park Montessori School as he dove into his first “Day in the Life of the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed” experience. Thanks to a federal grant from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Friends of Reinstein Woods received $66,834 to expand the … Continue reading Student Scientists Brave Rainy Weather to Study Water Quality in the Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed
Read MoreDonated Sculpture Popular for “Selfies”
If you’ve visited Reinstein Woods this summer, you may have noticed people taking photos of themselves with a ten-foot tall, 500-pound metal “flower garden” in the parking lot. “Steel Magnolias” is a sculpture by artist Bryan Lago, generously donated to Reinstein Woods by former NYS Assemblyman Paul Tokasz and his wife, Sylvia Tokasz. The sculpture … Continue reading Donated Sculpture Popular for “Selfies”
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Buffalo Stars
In May, the Buffalo Stars Youth Hockey Organization visited Reinstein Woods to offer their volunteer services and protect natural habitats. A group of 20 volunteers, comprised of team members, parents, and coaches, repaired the fencing on one of the deer exclosures. This helps protect plants and trees from deer so the plants are able to … Continue reading Volunteer Spotlight: Buffalo Stars
Read MoreFairy Houses
Families enjoyed building fairy houses out of found materials at Amherst State Park yesterday. Children used leaves, sticks, acorns, and other plant seeds to create small shelters and retreats for animals live and imaginary.
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