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.

Bring A Mug and A Friend Member Walk

Friday, November 27, 2026  at 10 am

Grab a buddy and join Joann Flores Swift, the Development and Marketing Associate for the Friends of Reinstein Woods, on a friendly walk. Fill up your mugs or thermoses inside the Education Center before we hit the trails.

For members and their guests. To register, please call (716) 683-5959 or email Joann by November 25.

Member Winter Solstice Walk

Friday, December 18, 2026 at 6 pm

It’s the shortest day and longest night of the year! Join Terry Boyle on a stroll around Reinstein Woods. Bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. Hot drinks will be provided!

For members and their guests. To register, please call (716) 683-5959 or email Joann by December 16.

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