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Mike Adriaansen Presented with Partnership Award
Reinstein Woods Environmental Educator Assistant Mike Adriaansen received a partnership award this spring from Houghton Academy, a Buffalo Public School. Mike has been working with Houghton students since he started with DEC more than 12 years ago. He has helped 128 students from the school attend Camp Rushford. Students have the opportunity to canoe, fish, … Continue reading Mike Adriaansen Presented with Partnership Award
Read MoreReinstein Woods Helps Western New York Students Make Connections Globally
Last year, Reinstein Woods received a federal grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to expand the Day in the Life of the Buffalo River program to include the larger Niagara River/Lake Erie Watershed. The grant allowed us to provide extensive teacher training, classroom learning, and meaningful watershed education experiences for students. The expanded … Continue reading Reinstein Woods Helps Western New York Students Make Connections Globally
Read MoreEnvironmental Education Interns Adjust to Changing Environment
Each year, Reinstein Woods excitedly offers individuals a 3 to 8 month opportunity to gain skills in environmental education. Typically, interns participate in training workshops, lead tours, help facilitate summer camp, and expand their knowledge of the natural environment at Reinstein Woods and beyond. With the unprecedented changes this year, the intern experience has a … Continue reading Environmental Education Interns Adjust to Changing Environment
Read MoreInvasive Species Control Project Moves Forward
Around the time that you receive this newsletter, some furry friends will be munching away at invasive Japanese knotweed plants on one of Reinstein Woods’ trails. Retired milking goats from Let’s Goat Buffalo will spend two weeks eating this plant, which grows in dense stands and crowds out native plants preferred by wildlife. During the … Continue reading Invasive Species Control Project Moves Forward
Read MoreFriends and DEC join Forces to Combat Invasive Common Reed
Thanks to a grant from the New York Power Authority, Friends of Reinstein Woods will be beginning a two-year effort to control common reed in some portions of Reinstein Woods. Common reed, also known by its Latin name Phragmites australis, is an aggressive species that is impacting cattail marshes in the southern half of Reinstein Woods. … Continue reading Friends and DEC join Forces to Combat Invasive Common Reed
Read MoreGarden Partnership Blooms!
We’re all familiar with kids not wanting to eat their vegetables, but how many kids have no idea where vegetables even come from? Thanks to a new partnership, kids at the Gloria J. Parks (GJP) Community Center in Buffalo will not only know, but they’ll be growing their own vegetables! DEC’s Ginger Wszalek worked with Friends … Continue reading Garden Partnership Blooms!
Read MoreGMC, Other Awards Given at Volunteer Picnic
GMC, Other Awards Given at Volunteer Picnic About 40 people enjoyed a beautiful summer evening at the annual volunteer picnic. Bill Boehm received the Al Schick Volunteer Appreciation Award for his outstanding service to Reinstein Woods. Bill has been volunteering with Reinstein Woods almost since the program began, serving in a variety of capacities, including … Continue reading GMC, Other Awards Given at Volunteer Picnic
Read MoreTree Talk (A message from the President)
I’m trying to write this article as my wife and I volunteer at the Erie County Fair for Reinstein Woods. I’m not getting a lot done because so many people stop by our display and inquire about the “Woods.” I think most of the interest involves the ornate display created by Reinstein Woods Educator Ginger Wszalek … Continue reading Tree Talk (A message from the President)
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