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Share in Nature's Harmony at this 292-acre nature preserve and environmental education center near Buffalo, NY. Admission to preserve and nature center is free.
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Friends of Reinstein Woods is a volunteer-led, nonprofit organization that supports the environmental education programs offered by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation at Reinstein Woods -- a nearly 300-acre nature preserve in Depew, NY. We provide vital financial and volunteer support for programs aimed at school children, teachers, youth from underserved neighborhoods, and the gener

al public. We also support stewardship projects designed to protect and restore the natural habitats at Reinstein Woods. Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is made up of forests, ponds, wetlands. Reinstein Woods is included in the New York State Inclusive Recreation Resource Center's online database, which provides information about physical accessibility and social inclusion of recreation areas, facilities, parks, and programs around New York State. Trails are open to the public daily, year-round, dawn to dusk. The Education Center is open Monday to Friday 9am-4:30pm and Saturday 1-4:30pm. Restrooms are available seven days a week during most daylight hours. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the nature preserve (except for trained service animals). More information: http://reinsteinwoods.org/

Reinstein Woods is part of the State Nature and Historic Preserve Trust. Please remember that the following are prohibited in order to protect the preserve's resources:
- Pets and horses, including therapy/comfort animals (trained service dogs and miniature horses are permitted)
- Feeding wildlife
- Taking or releasing plants or animals
- Bikes, skateboards and motorized vehicles on the trails
- Hunting, trapping and fishing
- Fi****ms
- Boating, canoeing and kayaking
- Alcoholic beverages and glass containers
- Camping and campfires

Please stay on designated trails to protect the environment and dispose of trash and recyclables in appropriate containers. See something suspicious while visiting Reinstein Woods? Contact DEC Forest Ranger John Kennedy at 716-250-8051.

01/02/2025

The second fun event for Friends of Reinstein Woods members in January: Cocoa & Crafts! Bring the kids or grandkids to make winter crafts and enjoy hot cocoa on Saturday, January 18 at 9 am. For Friends Members and their guests only. Registration required; visit reinsteinwoods.org for more information.

Not a member yet? Join today! https://reinsteinwoods.org/join/

01/01/2025

Happy New Year! Our Education Center is Closed. Trails are open sunrise to sunset.

12/30/2024

Friends of Reinstein Woods is holding two fun events for members in January! First up: Winter Walk on Friday, January 10 at 6:30 pm. Enjoy an evening walk with other Friends’ members and experience the winter beauty of Reinstein Woods after dark. Registration required by January 8, 2025. Visit reinsteinwoods.org for more info.
For Friends Members and their guests only. Not a member yet? Join today!

https://reinsteinwoods.org/join/

12/28/2024

There is not enough snow for snowshoe and ski rentals today, but trails are open sunrise to sunset!

12/28/2024

There are still some spaces available for the "First Day Hike" at Reinstein Woods! Ring in New Year’s Day with a 10 am hike led by a DEC Forest Ranger who will discuss how to prepare for any outdoor adventure. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas! Our Education Center is Closed today. Trails remain open from sunrise to sunset.

12/23/2024

Join a free papermaking workshop at Reinstein Woods on Saturday December 28 at 10 AM. For adults and kids age 13 and up. Registration required; call 716-683-5959.

12/11/2024

Say hi to our new Development and Marketing Associate, Joann Flores!

“My favorite childhood memories are fishing with my dad along the Long Island Sound. Thanks to him, I developed a deep appreciation for nature and wildlife. After graduating from UB, I quickly fell in love with the Western NY’s welcoming community and proud to call it my home. Discovering Reinstein Woods was a moment of pure magic, and I’m grateful to be surrounded by passionate enthusiasts and educators who inspire me to learn something new everyday. When I’m not exploring the outdoors or caring for my houseplants, you can find me curled with a book.”

12/06/2024

Weekday rentals only start today! Saturday rentals start December 28. Learn more: https://reinsteinwoods.org/explore/snowshoe-cross-country-ski-rentals/

12/04/2024

We appreciate all the donors who gave on Giving Tuesday! https://reinsteinwoods.org/givingtuesday/

11/28/2024

11/26/2024

Mark your calendar and don’t miss out in this chance to DOUBLE your donation! https://reinsteinwoods.org/givingtuesday/

Welcome to Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Depew, NY. Discover upcoming nature events and hike our beautiful nature trails.

11/20/2024

Trails are open today! Please be cautious around workers who are still fixing the trails.

11/18/2024

This position runs from Jan 20 - Nov 21, 2025. Gain environmental education, volunteer management, and conservation stewardship skills and receive the AmeriCorps Education Award ($7,395) and a $600 weekly living allowance. On-site housing is provided. Apply today: https://reinsteinwoods.org/careers-and-internships/

Address

93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY
14043

Website

http://reinsteinwoods.org/

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This summer, our Junior Naturalist campers got to hang some trail cameras up to see what they could find on the preserve! Check out the deer that stopped by to say "hi!"

This summer, our ash trees had a check up! Thanks to donor dollars and membership dues, many of the ash trees on our preserve get an injectable treatment to help keep the negative effects of the emerald ash borer beetle at bay. This treatment lasts for three-years! The injection is measured out, pressurized, and then passes into a few small holes drilled into the base of the tree. We’ve seen a lot of success with these treatments!

Our staff has been really lucky the past few weeks to catch some amazing animal activity on camera while out and about on the preserve. A beaver with its kits, a great blue heron catching a fish, a green heron taking flight, another great blue heron taking off, and an eastern tiger swallowtail that overwintered as a chrysalis! #nature #naturepreserve #buffalony #reinsteinwoods #reinsteinwoodsnaturepreserve #beaver #heron #butterfly

We had a lot of birds visiting our trail camera!

We have 11 new clips from our trail camera! Beavers, coyotes and turkeys! #trailcam #nature #forest #buffalony #animals #natureforall #coyotes #outdoors #reinsteinwoods #trailcamera #misty #reinsteinwoodsnaturepreserve #environmentaleducation #naturerules #NatureForAll #environmentalawareness #fortheloveoftheoutdoors #fortheloveofnature #naturephotography #spring #rainyday #drearyday #biodiverse #beavers #turkeys

Music to our ears courtesy of Mr. Worldwide. The cutest little crunches for a feel-good Friday. #turtles #asmr #lettuce #nature #healthyeating #crunch #reinsteinwoods #buffalony #feel #good #Friday #FeelGoodFriday #snack #soundon #yum

Yesterday was pretty amazing! Here is a view of the Stone House coming out of totality that one of our educators caught!

Wait for it …. #nature #reinsteinwoods #buffalony #outdoors #forest #deer #natureforall #trailcam #animals #trailcamera #coyotes

Rainy day in the woods! Still so peaceful. 💚 #nature #rain #meditation #calming #buffalony #reinsteinwoods #misty #weather #hiking #walk #outdoors #puddles #water #forest

Between our eclipse merch and our new t-shirt design and stickers, we’re just a little bit excited!

Just a few deer shenanigans and some racoons caught on the trail cam!

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A unique 292-acre complex of forests, ponds and wetlands, and designated "Watchable Wildlife" site. Trails are open to the public daily year-round, sunrise to sunset. Dogs and other pets are not allowed at the nature preserve (except for trained service animals). In normal times, the Education Center is open Mon- Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM. Admission to preserve and nature center is free.

Cross-country ski and snowshoe rental information can be found at https://reinsteinwoods.org/explore/snowshoe-cross-country-ski-rentals/

More information: http://reinsteinwoods.org/ http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1837.html Reinstein Woods is part of the State Nature and Historic Preserve Trust. Please remember that the following are prohibited in order to protect the preserve's resources: Bikes, skateboards, and motorized vehicles on trails Taking or releasing plants or animals Hunting, trapping, and fishing Pets and horses Alcoholic beverages and glass containers Camping and campfires Please stay on designated trails to protect the environment and dispose of trash and recyclables in appropriate containers. Program survey: http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e7s0ivgfhioxe7a8/start? We are proud to be a part of the Inclusive Recreation Resource Center. "The mission of the Center is to promote and sustain participation by people with disabilities in inclusive recreation activities and resources." For more information, visit: http://acs7.cortland.edu/irrc/Sections.asp?pName=645