Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

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1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427

Genesee Region

Latitude 42.592739

Longitude -78.034711

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General Information: (585) 493-3680

Genesee.Education@parks.ny.gov

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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.

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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

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.

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.

Sat 04 May

I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Volunteer to help clean your park to get ready for peak season. Work alongside park staff cleaning the park and trails. Leaf and litter pick-up, gardening, playground work, etc. Enjoy lunch with the Friends of Letchworth group. Registration required on ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day. For more details call (585)493-3600.

Registration: Required

Sat 04 May

Pining for Butterflies
Saturday, May 4, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Take a hands-on expedition into some of the park's oldgrowth forest creek ravines to find hiding places for beautiful, culturally-treasured butterflies and moths that specialize in pine trees. No entomology knowledge required. Bring good hiking footwear and curiosity! Meet at Trout Pond.

Fri 10 May

WILDFLOWER WALK: Arbutus Woods
Friday, May 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers and the role of their surroundings, including the other plants and animals in their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and folklore. 1 mile. Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot.

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