Member Only Programs
members – only programs
Upcoming Members-Only Programs
Friends of Reinstein Woods offers a variety of members-only programs throughout the year. Space is limited, so please follow registration instructions below. If you are not a member, but would like to join the organization, visit the membership page.
Upcoming Events

Spring Walk
Friday, March 21, 2025 at 6:30 PM
New and long-time Friends of Reinstein Woods members can join this evening walk to celebrate the start of spring!
Registration required by March 19. To register, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call 716-683-5959.

Astronomy At Reinstein Woods
Friday, March 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
(Rain Date: Saturday March 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM)
Enjoy stargazing and night sky adventure with the Buffalo Astronomical Association (BAA). After a brief introduction to astronomy, we’ll take a short walk to a pond where BAA experts will guide you in viewing stars, planets, and galaxies through telescopes.
Registration required by March 26. To register, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call 716-683-5959.

The Unseen Creatures Of Reinstein Woods
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1 PM
What is a microbe and what are they doing at Reinstein Woods? Join us to learn the answers and observe microbes collected from the ponds and soils.
Registration required by April 10. To register, email info@reinsteinwoods.org or call 716-683-5959.
Not a member? Join today!
PAST PROGRAMS INCLUDE:
- Live animals with Mark Carra
- Tour of Hawk Creek Wildlife Center
- Eastern Monarch Butterfly Farm Presentation
- Learn to Cross-country ski
- Introduction to Geocaching
- Bugs by Nightlight
- Canoeing at Beaver Meadow Audubon
- Maple Sugaring with Mark Carra
- Carnivorous Plants Presentation
- Owl Ecology Presentation
- Live Animal presentation by Earth Spirit
- Tour of the Buffalo Botanical Gardens
- Tour of Erie County Forest Lumber Mill
- Hawk Creek Wildlife Presentation at Holiday Party
- Fossil Hunt at Penn Dixie
- Tour of Ganondagan Floriography
- Presentation by Buffalo Botanical Gardens
- Messinger Woods Presentation at Holiday Party
- Aquarium of Niagara at Holiday Party
- Spotted Salamander Walk
- Freedom Seekers Hike & Owl Prowl
Visitor Center
Mon-Fri: 9am - 4:30pmSat: 1pm - 4:30pm
Closed Sundays and State Holidays
Trail Hours
Trail is open daily fromdawn to dusk
Contact Us
93 Honorine DriveDepew, NY 14043
Phone: (716) 683-5959