Programs Explore Writings of Aldo Leopold; Power of Animals
The New York State Department of
Environmental Conservation will be hosting two special programs at
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve in Cheektowaga.
On Saturday, November 9 at 1:00 p.m.,
Reinstein Woods Naturalist Intern Ben Carpenter will host "Axe in Hand:
An introductory discussion of Land Ethic." The program will start with
an introduction to the written work of Aldo Leopold, considered by many
to be the father of wildlife management and of the United States’
wilderness system. The round table discussion will explore excerpts from
his historic text on conservation, A Sand County Almanac.
Group members will be discussing
Leopold's essay, Land Ethic, and what its implications are for the
contemporary sustainability movement. In 1949, Leopold called for a land
ethic that “enlarges the boundaries of the [moral] community to include
soils, water, plants, and animals, or collectively: the land.”
The
dialogue will be followed by an interpretive walk through Reinstein
Woods Nature Preserve, with discussion and reflection on themes from the
book set in the local and regional contexts. Light refreshments will be
served.
On Sunday, November 17 at 1:00 p.m.,
families are invited to attend “The Power Animals of Reinstein Woods:
What Does the Fox Really Say?” This family-friendly tour of Reinstein
Woods will explore local Native American traditions that relate to
wildlife. Many native beliefs include the idea that animals can teach us
important lessons to guide us through our lives. Using animal Medicine
Cards, participants will receive insight and life lessons from the local
animals that live at Reinstein Woods.
Both programs are free, however
registration is required. To
register, call (716) 683-5959.
Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve is located at
93 Honorine Drive, off of Como Park Boulevard in Cheektowaga [MAP].
The sun is shining and summer is on the way! Come out to Reinstein Woods and enjoy programs about birds, bugs and much more. 
