Red Barn Nature's Way Foundation, Inc.

04/28/2026

🌿 Mindful Monday: Caregiver Series 🌿

Catch tonight's session with Jen Cratsley, who shares valuable insights on inclusive international travel options—helping make the world more accessible for everyone. ✈️💙

This week's Mindful Monday: Caregiver Series also highlights an important call to action for our local community: supporting the Sunflower Movement at the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. 🌻

The Sunflower Movement is a global initiative designed to support individuals with non-visible disabilities. By wearing a sunflower lanyard, travelers can discreetly signal that they may need extra time, patience, or assistance. Programs like the one introduced at airports such as Denver International help staff better recognize and assist these passengers, creating a more inclusive and compassionate travel experience.
Let’s come together to learn, support, and advocate for accessibility in our communities and beyond. 💛

Interested in signing the petition to bring Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to the Buffalo International Airport? Contact Jen and become a part of meaningful change for all!

04/27/2026

Join us at the Farm & Field Fest 2026 for BBQ, live music, ice cream, raffles & more!

🐔 Weidner's Chicken BBQ
🍦 The Hitching Post Ice Cream
🎨 Face Painting + Family Fun
🎟️ 50/50, baskets & prizes
📍 Chestnut Ridge Park - Newton Rd. Entrance - Shelter # 15
📅 June 26th | 3–8 PM

Come eat, play & support an incredible mission!

Get your🎟️👉 https://www.rbnwf.org/farmandfieldfest

04/26/2026

There are moments when nature seems to pause and remind us exactly why we do this work.

After the rain, a rainbow stretched across the sky above Woodlee Ranch—quiet, steady, and full of promise. It felt like more than just a beautiful scene. It felt like a reflection of what happens here every day at Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation.

Rainbows don’t appear without the storm. They are the meeting point of challenge and light—of resilience and renewal. In many ways, that’s the heart of our mission. Every individual who comes to Red Barn carries their own story, their own storms. And here, through connection with nature, animals, and community, something shifts. Healing begins. Confidence returns. Hope takes shape.

At Red Barn, we celebrate Mother Nature not just for the matriarchal warrior she is, but as a partner in transformation. The land, the trees, the rhythm of the seasons—they all play a role in the quiet, powerful magic that unfolds here.

This photo captures more than our home at Woodlee Ranch. It captures a feeling. A reminder that even after the heaviest rain, there is beauty waiting to break through.
And that kind of magic is something we are honored to witness every single day. 🌈🌿

04/21/2026

An honor well deserved for our Board of Directors Vice President, Mr. John Adams. John is a beacon of professionalism, selflessly uplifting others for the betterment of the community. John has been an integral part of Red Barn’s foundational development and a person whom we are honored and grateful to have as a steady anchor and guiding light in our mission to serve.

Thank you, John, for all you do, for the beacon you are to so many, and for being a champion of our community!

Celebrating Excellence in our Community

We are pleased to announce that John Adams of the Greece Regional Chamber of Commerce and FRANnet will receive the 2026 RPCN Community Champion Award at our upcoming Wall of Fame ceremony next month.

John has been a dedicated presence in our networking community for many years. He is recognized not only for his success as an entrepreneur but for his selfless commitment to helping others navigate their own career paths. His efforts to assist former Kodak employees in networking and securing new positions highlight the very spirit of service that this award intends to honor.

A familiar and welcome face at our meetings over the years, John continues to lead by example as the president of the Greece Chamber of Commerce. He consistently demonstrates how professional success and community support go hand in hand.

We look forward to celebrating John’s contributions to our region next month and hope you will join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved recognition.

If you'd like to help us celebrate our honorees, please join us for lunch on Wednesday, May 13th at Red Fedele’s Brook House Restaurant:
https://rochesterconsultants.org/event-6631056

Consider sponsoring this event or placing an ad in our program:
https://rochesterconsultants.org/event-6527341

04/19/2026

We are feeling so grateful after our first Volunteer Safety Training of the year!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our incredible volunteers—both returning faces and those joining us for the very first time. Your generosity, warm hearts, and willingness to show up mean everything to us and to the people and animals we care for.

We also welcomed 10 new hens to our crew today! 🐔 We can’t wait to introduce you to them soon.

To our dedicated volunteers: Thank you for being such an important part of Red Barn Nature’s Way Foundation. We couldn’t do this without you. ❤️🐴🌱🫶🏻

04/18/2026

We’re back at the barn! ❤️

Red Barn is excited to welcome all of our participants, families, and volunteers back to Woodlee Ranch for another incredible season. There’s nothing like being together again in this special place!

We’re kicking things off the right way with our first Volunteer Safety Training of 2026 happening tomorrow, 4/18—and we even have a few surprises in store.

Here’s to a season full of growth, connection, and unforgettable moments. We can’t wait to see you all at the barn! 🐴🌿

04/18/2026

We can’t wait to see you tomorrow—the event is on, and the weather is looking great! There’s still time to join us, so be sure to click the link below for more information.

Grow with us at Red Barn Nature’s Way!

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help strengthen our community. Whether you’ve joined us before or you’re ready for a fresh start outdoors, we’d love to meet you. Come to our upcoming Volunteer Training session to learn more about our mission and how you can make a meaningful impact.

When: April 18th | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Orchard Park, NY 14127

Who: Everyone! New volunteers are always welcome.

Ready to dig in? Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/PDTNf1HkJ18oy7Fv9 or click the link in the bio!


Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce
Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce

04/14/2026

Catch this week's Mindful Monday: Caregiver Series on accessible and autism-friendly ADK travel options! When it comes to camping and outdoor adventure, this week's educational talk is packed with valuable information and resources for families with loved ones who have neurodiverse and mobility needs.

Is there a travel topic you'd like Jen to cover next? We'd love to hear from you! Leave your comments and questions in the comments section.

04/13/2026

📣Event Information Update! 📣

It is early in the week, but we are seeing rain in the forecast for Saturday. Things change. So, we will keep an eye on the weather and make a game-time decision. In the event the rain is unforgiving, we will postpone our event. Please stay tuned for updates as we near closer to our season opener Volunteer Safety Training! 🌧️⛈️

Grow with us at Red Barn Nature’s Way!

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help us grow our community! Whether you’ve been with us before or you’re looking for a fresh start in the outdoors, we want to meet you. Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Training session to learn more about our mission and how you can make an impact.

When: April 18th | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: Orchard Park, NY 14127

Who: Everyone! New volunteers are always welcome.

Ready to dig in? Please RSVP here: https://forms.gle/PDTNf1HkJ18oy7Fv9 or click the link in the bio!


Southtowns Regional Chamber of Commerce
Greater East Aurora Chamber of Commerce

04/06/2026

Catch this week's Mindful Monday: Caregiver Series on all-inclusive accessible travel options! This educational talk is packed with valuable information and resources for families with loved ones who have neurodiverse and mobility needs.

Is there a travel topic you'd like Jen to cover next? We'd love to hear from you! Leave your comments and questions in the comments section.

04/06/2026

Join us tonight for another exciting conversation with CM Travel Agency about inclusive and adaptive travel opportunities! Tonight, we will discuss all-inclusive and tropical destinations. Scan the QR code in the flyer or use the Zoom link below to join. ☀️🌴😎


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