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Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

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Address
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
Latitude 42.592739
Longitude -78.034711

The Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park opened in June 2016 and offers year-round environmental education opportunities for school groups, scouts, youth organizations, and the general public. Programming at the center focuses on the main topics of interest around the park, including geology, wildlife and botany. The building is open Thursday - Monday 10:00AM - 5:00PM. The building is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays November 1 - April 30. Open daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 1 - October 31.

The Humphrey Nature Center houses many interactive exhibits that especially highlight the plants and animals, geology and river ecology of Letchworth State Park. A video through the gorge during each of the four seasons plays on a loop on the face of a large reconstruction of the gorge wall. There is also large classroom/meeting space in the building.

Outside the Humphrey Nature Center you will find an outdoor classroom, butterfly garden, a bird observation station, and sustainable features such as solar panels and a cistern for collecting rainwater. There are trails that leave from the center that bring visitors to different points of interest such as Trout Pond, Inspiration Point Overlook and patches of old growth forest.

For more information about the Humphrey Nature Center, please give us a call at (585) 493-3680.

Field Trip & Scout Programs Brochure

Hours of Operation

  • The building is open Daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 1 - October 31.
    The building is open Thursday to Monday 10:00AM - 5:00PM, November 1 - April 28.
  • Thanksgiving Day--CLOSED
Wed 01 May
NATURE TABLE DISPLAY: World of Warblers
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 until Friday, May 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Month-long displays dig deeper into what's going on in the park that month. Naturalists are available throughout each day to discuss seasonal nature table topics. A video highlighting all warbler species found in Letchworth State Park can be viewed upon request. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Wed 01 May
WILDFLOWER DISPLAY
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 until Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A fresh-cut display of plants is changed each week throughout May and June. (Sightings Book and naturalists available for questions) Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Sat 18 May
GENESEE VALLEY BIRDING CUP
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
To celebrate the unique habitats of the Genesee Valley and the birds that these habitats support, the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park and the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center will hold the first Genesee Valley Birding Cup! Help us highlight the diversity of birdlife in the Genesee Valley. Gather a team of friends or work alone to count as many birds as possible within the Genesee River Watershed in just 24 hours. Travel anywhere you'd like; birders may visit any public space within the Genesee River Watershed. All are welcome — whether you are a beginner or a pro! A final tally and potluck celebration will be held at the Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center at 6pm on Saturday, May 18. The team or individual that counts the most bird species will win a prize. Please bring a dish to pass and your birding highlights from the day! Registration required by visiting: https://us.openforms. com/Form/5aa61b07-bda9-467e- 94b7-a52b6d7ba2ab. Final Tally at Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Center
Sat 18 May
FIRE ON THE GENESEE – Civil War Encampment
Saturday, May 18, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This Civil War Encampment in the Highbanks Recreation Area will have living history and battle re-enactments featuring Union, Confederate, and civilian participants. Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area. Battles at 1:30 pm.
Sat 18 May
FIRE ON THE GENESEE – Civil War Encampment
Saturday, May 18, 2024 09:30 AM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
This Civil War Encampment in the Highbanks Recreation Area will have living history and battle re-enactments featuring Union, Confederate, and civilian participants. Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area. Battles at 1:30 pm.

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