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Friends 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.
Read MoreOutdoors Day Fun!
About 540 people enjoyed exploring new outdoor skills at Get Outdoors! Community Day on June 8 at Reinstein Woods. Thank you to the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga Youth & Recreation Departments, New York State Parks Interpretive Office, Niagara Frontier Search & Rescue Team, DEC Forest Ranger Kennedy, and all our volunteers for making a … Continue reading Outdoors Day Fun!
Read MoreLooking Back: A Lifelong Love for Nature
Luann Romanelli Ream stopped by Reinstein Woods to remember her late husband, Fred Ream, and share some history of the Woods. Fred passed away this March but spent many of his days at Reinstein Woods, even before it was officially a nature preserve. Fred’s family rented a house in Bellevue, next door to Dr. Victor … Continue reading Looking Back: A Lifelong Love for Nature
Read MoreReinstein Woods Receives New Funding from County, Federal Sources
Thanks to Erie County Legislators Timothy Meyers and John Bruso, Friends of Reinstein Woods was one of several community organizations receiving funding as part of the 2019 Erie County budget. Friends of Reinstein Woods received $4,000 to purchase software to manage their volunteer, member and donor programs. “Financial sustainability has emerged as the number one … Continue reading Reinstein Woods Receives New Funding from County, Federal Sources
Read MoreProgram Spotlight: Campership Program
The Reinstein Woods campership program is such an exciting opportunity for students to learn about the environment and explore outdoor activities. The program connects middle and high school students who may have limited access to nature with outdoor opportunities and a week at DEC’s environmental education camp, Camp Rushford. Michael Adriaansen, a NYS DEC Environmental … Continue reading Program Spotlight: Campership Program
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