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
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.
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.
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