Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center
Watch a clip about Reinstein Woods on DEC TV.
Come Discover Reinstein Woods
93 Honorine Drive
Depew, NY 14043
Phone: (716) 683-5959
Fax: (716) 686-0210
Email: rwnp@gw.dec.state.ny.us
Reinstein Woods Environmental Education Center is located at the Dr. Victor Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve - a unique 292-acre complex of forests, ponds, and wetlands surrounded by suburban development. Reinstein Woods offers a variety of opportunities to explore and learn about nature for families and people of all ages. In addition to free guided tours of the woods, DEC offers a variety of special programs each month, including snowshoe and ski adventures, walks on seasonal topics, and a fall nature festival. DEC invites you to visit this fascinating area!
Wildlife to Watch for:
Many species of wildlife native to western New York State, including white-tailed deer, beavers, waterfowl, red-tailed hawks, pileated woodpeckers and majestic great blue herons, live in or visit Reinstein Woods and thrive under its protection. Native wildflowers, ferns, and fungi are also found in "The Woods."
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve features an earth-friendly
environmental education center
Accessible Features
Wheelchair accessible Visitors Center and a trail.
A full list of DEC's accessible recreation destinations is available on the DEC website..
Directions
See Google Maps for step by step directions to Reinstein Woods. (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window.)
Email listserve
Sign up for our listserve to receive an email notification when the new seasonal program schedule is posted online. To sign up, use this link to subscribe to GovDelivery by entering your e-mail address. Fill in and submit the requested information on the "New Subscriber" page.
This will take you to the "Quick Subscription" page where you will see all the topics that you can receive email updates on from DEC. Scroll to the "Education and Outdoor Skills" category and check the box next to "Reinstein Woods EEC." You will receive a welcome email from DEC confirming your subscription(s).
More about Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve & Environmental Education Center:
- Reinstein Woods Public Programs and Events Schedule - Check out upcoming events and programs
- Hours and Services of Reinstein Woods - Find out what hours Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is open and learn about the exciting programs, services and opportunities it has to offer
- Directions to Reinstein Woods - Map and driving directions
- Reinstein Woods Volunteer Program - There are a variety of ways you can help out and get involved at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve.
- Friends of Reinstein Nature Preserve, Inc. - Information on this non-profit group's mission and membership
- Reinstein Woods Earth-Friendly Building - Check out information on our new Earth-friendly Environmental Education Center.
- Reinstein Woods Through the Seasons - A collection of seasonal photographs from the woods
- Fall Festival Photo Page - Some photos from our Annual Fall Festival. Join us for our 11th Annual Fall Festival on September 17, 2011!
