Hours and Services of Reinstein Woods
Hours
Self-guided Interpretive Trails
The Lily Pond Loop and State Symbols interpretive trails are open for self-guided visits at the following times:
Regular Hours: Monday - Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Extended Hours (May 1 to August 31): Tuesday and Thursday 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Closed on state holidays.
Visitors must sign in and out at the trailhead kiosk and obey the posted rules. Lily Pond Loop interpretive booklets corresponding to the 11 marker posts along this 0.5 mile trail are available at the trailhead kiosk. Wooden benches are available at three locations along the trails and at the Lily Pond Overlook. A bicycle rack is located near the trailhead kiosk for your convenience. Closed on state holidays. Please leave pets at home.
Environmental Education Center
Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Closed Sundays and state holidays.
Public Tours
Guided nature walks for the general public are conducted on Saturday at 10:00 AM. These tours last about 90 minutes. No reservations are required, and there is no fee. Nature walks are held rain, snow, or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Closed on state holidays.
Special Events
Seasonal nature programs are offered each month. Check the Current and Upcoming Programs for program schedules and more information. Advance registration is required for many programs, and some programs may have a fee for materials.
Services
Group Tours:
Guided nature walks for schools, scouting groups, and other organizations are available by appointment (minimum of 10 people). Please call to schedule group tours at least 3 weeks in advance of the desired date.
Guided Lessons:
Reinstein Woods is an ideal outdoor classroom for students of all ages, offering the opportunity for hands-on learning in a variety of habitats. DEC offers age-appropriate lessons for school groups on topics such as pond life and animal signs to help students learn how to observe and appreciate nature. For more information, see the 2007-2008 School Year Education Lessons (422kb pdf) brochure.
Newsletter:
DEC publishes a quarterly newsletter, The Lily Pad, that includes the upcoming season's special programs and interesting articles on nature and happenings at Reinstein Woods.
Volunteer Program:
DEC is always looking for volunteers to help with leading tours and other activities such as trail maintenance and public outreach! It is a great way to meet new people while helping to protect and promote the Reinstein Woods. For more information, see the Volunteer Program.
Internships:
Reinstein Woods offers offer ten- to twelve-week naturalist training internships to persons seeking professional experience in environmental education. For more information and an application, visit the Naturalist Intern Program web page. Educational credit for internships can be arranged with colleges that offer such credit.
Accessibility:
Most of the trails at Reinstein Woods are compacted gravel/dirt roads; a few trails are covered with wood chips. Persons in wheelchairs and strollers frequently participate in tours. We also feature an accessible boardwalk leading to an overlook of the Lily Pond.
Please help us to protect the Preserve's resources by observing our visitor rules:
- stay on the trail
- leave plants and animals undisturbed
- pick up any litter you find
- leave pets at home
- do not hunt, trap, or fish
- do not jog or bicycle
For more information on any of these services, call (716) 683-5959.
More about Hours and Services of Reinstein Woods:
- Reinstein Woods School Year Education Lessons - Learn more about the various school programs offered at Reinstein Woods!
