We appreciate all of the hard work our Volunteers have done over the years and continue to do at Reinstein Woods. We would normally have our Volunteer Appreciation Picnic at this time of the summer. We are going virtual this year. Please enjoy the Virtual Volunteer Appreciation Picnic video below created by Ginger. Volunteers are welcome to make a dish to enjoy while watching the video.

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 grow. They also planted pussywillows and a white oak tree at a site that had formerly been taken over by common reed (Phragmites australis), an invasive plant. Native species help promote a healthy ecosystem for the wildlife at Reinstein Woods.

The volunteers collected worms for Clover and Clementine, two resuce turtles that live at Reinstein Woods, to finish their day. The 20 volunteers dedicated a total of 60 hours of service to Reinstein Woods to protect and promote the growth of native plants and wildlife.

We appreciate the Buffalo Stars help with these projects and enjoyed the opportunity to educate these young minds about the importance of native habitats.

If your organization is interested in a day of service, please contact Reinstein Woods at 716-683-5959. We would love to have your help in the woods!

Despite a light rain and threatening skies, almost 60 volunteers helped during Reinstein Woods “Earth Day in May” service day. Reinstein Woods’ volunteers, Buffalo AmeriCorps volunteers, and University at Buffalo fraternity Alpha Kappa Chi eagerly helped with service projects at Reinstein Woods. Volunteers removed trash from wetlands, repaired deer exclosures, maintained the trails, and planted trees. Volunteers also wrapped trees to protect them from beaver damage along the newly opened West Pond trail.

Thank you to all the volunteers!

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