Hours and Services of Reinstein Woods

Hours

Self-guided Interpretive Trails

The interpretive trails are open daily from sunrise to sunset.

Visitors are requested to sign in and out at the main trailhead kiosk and obey the posted rules. Interpretive pamphlets corresponding to the Lily Pond Loop, Footprint Trail, and Beech Tree Trail are available at each trailhead kiosk or inside the Environmental Education Center. Interpretive signs are found along the State Symbols Trail and History Trail. Benches are available on each trail.

Environmental Education Center

Monday through Friday 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Closed Sundays and state holidays.

To learn more about the environmentally-friendly features of the Environmental Education Center, see the "Green" Environmental Education Center (252 Kb pdf) brochure.

Public Tours

Guided nature walks for the general public are conducted on Saturday at 10:00 AM. These tours last about 90 minutes. No registration is required, and there is no fee. Nature walks are held rain, snow, or shine, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

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 all 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 three 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 2009-2010 School Programs (309 Kb pdf) brochure.

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.

Help Us Protect the Center's Resources

Please remember that the following are prohibited:

Bikes, skateboards, and motorized vehicles
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 for all visitors.

Please dispose of trash and recyclables in appropriate containers.

For more information on any of these services, call (716) 683-5959.

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