Reinstein Woods Public Programs and Events Schedule
Public Guided Tours
Guided nature walks for the general public are conducted on Saturdays at 10:00 AM. These tours last about 90 minutes and are free of charge. Advance registration is not required. These tours are not held on state holidays.
*NOTE: We are unable to accommodate organized groups (scouts, schools, hiking clubs, etc.) at our public programs. Please call 716-683-5959 to schedule a separate program for your group.
Schedule of Upcoming Educational Programs
Programs are free of charge unless otherwise noted. Dress for the weather!
All children attending programs must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
We welcome people with disabilities to all of our programs. If you call ahead to let us know your specific needs, we will be happy to learn how we can best serve you.
All programs require advance registration, unless otherwise noted. For further information or for registration, call Reinstein Woods at 716-683-5959. In the event of severe weather, programs may be canceled or modified. Please call the center to confirm.
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Special Programs
- Teacher Workshops - Professional development workshop for educators; participants receive a hands-on environmental education curriculum
- After-school Escape - Explore Renstein Woods after school, especially for Kingergarten through 5th Grade on Thursdays at 4:30 PM
September
After-School Escape
Thursday, September 2
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Flowers and Fruits
Saturday, September 4
10:30 AM
Take a walk in the woods, and learn about the bounty of the season. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, September 9
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Scratch-and-Sniff Walk
Saturday, September 11
10:30 AM
Explore scents of nature on this informative walk. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, September 16
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
10th Annual Fall Festival
Saturday, September 18
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Kick off the fall season by spending a day in the woods. Enjoy crafts for kids, live animals, guided nature walks, hands-on activities, food and more. See the Fall Festival page for the complete list of activities, special events and exhibitors. No registration required for this event.
After-School Escape
Thursday, September 23
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Teacher Workshop: Project WET Workshop
Thursday, September 23
4:30 to 7:30 PM
Participants will receive a Project WET book with hands-on activities related to water. For educators of students in grades K-12. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Full Harvest Moon Walk
Thursday, September 23
7:00 PM
A beautiful golden moon awaits us as we walk the trails of the woods. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Worm Composting
Saturday, September 25
10:30 AM
Learn how to compost with red worms and take a starter kit home. For adults and children age 10 and older. Materials fee = $4.00 per starter kit; FORNP members = $2.00 per starter kit. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Habitat Hunt
Sunday, September 26
2:00 PM
Who are the critters in our "neighborhood"? Learn about our resident wildlife-what they eat and where they live. For children under age 12. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, September 30
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
October
Log Hotel
Saturday, October 2
10:30 AM
What happens to a tree after it falls down? Join us on a walk through the woods as we roll logs to see what creatures are living underneath. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, October 7
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Teacher Workshop: Growing Up WILD Workshop
Saturday, October 9
9:00 AM to noon
This new program provides early childhood educators with an activity guide featuring 27 field-tested, hands-on, nature- based activities for indoor and outdoor fun. For educators of students ages 3-7. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, October 14
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Fall Tree ID
Saturday, October 16
10:30 AM
View the beautiful colors of fall, and learn how to identify our local trees. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, October 21
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Full Hunter's Moon Walk
Friday, October 22
6:30 PM
As white-tailed deer prepare for mating, the moon will shine bright for spotting bucks as we walk the trails. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Life Under Leaves
Saturday, October 23
10:30 AM
Many animals find a home under the freshly fallen leaves in the preserve. We will search for millipedes, mites and beetles on this guided walk. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Morning Bird Walk
Sunday, October 24
9:00 AM
Search for migrating and resident birds along the trails. Bring binoculars if you have them. For adults and children age 8 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, October 28
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Owl Prowl
Friday, October 29
7:00 PM
Learn about our local owls, and listen for them on a walk in the woods. For adults and children age 8 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Spider and Pumpkin Crafts
Saturday, October 30
1:00 PM
Create reusable pumpkin bags for treats and spider webs for tricks. For children ages 6 to 10 years old. Materials fee = $6.00 per child; FORNP members = $4.00 per child. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
November
Teacher Workshop: Project WILD Workshop
Wednesday, November 3
4:00 to 7:00 PM
Project WILD is an award-winning environmental education program for teachers and youth leaders of K-12 students. Participants receive a Project WILD Curriculum and Activity Guide with more than 100 lesson plans. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, November 4
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Getting Squirrelly
Saturday, November 6
10:30 AM
The squirrels in the woods are preparing for the upcoming winter season. Through fun activities and crafts, discover how they get ready. For children ages 4 to 8. Materials fee = $2.00 per child; FORNP members = $1.00 per child. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, November 11
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
The Scoop on Poop
Saturday, November 13
10:30 AM
Scat (animal poop) can tell us a lot about which creatures are in the woods and where they roam. Join our exploration to learn how to identify scat from different animals. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
After-School Escape
Thursday, November 18
4:30 PM
Enjoy a one-hour program for kids featuring a different, fun, outdoor activity each week. For children in grades K-5. No registration required.
Outdoor Skills
Saturday, November 20
10:30 AM
In this program, you will create rope from plants and learn how to build a survival shelter from natural materials. For adults and children age 8 and older. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Full Beaver Moon Walk
Monday, November 22
6:00 PM
Enjoy a moonlit walk and learn about how our resident beavers prepare for winter. Bring binoculars if you have them. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Turkey Stroll
Friday, November 26
10:30 AM
The day after Thanksgiving is a great time for a walk in the woods. Join us on a guided nature walk as we look for wild turkeys and the clues they leave behind. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
Teacher Workshop: Flying WILD Workshop
Saturday, November 27
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Participants will receive a Flying WILD book with activities emphasizing birds and migration. Refreshments will be provided. For educators of students in grades 6-8. Registration required; call 716-683-5959 to sign up.
