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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.

2025 Genesee Region Environmental Education 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
Sat 17 May
WARBLER WALK: Humphrey Nature Center
Saturday, May 17, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)
Sat 17 May
WARBLER WALK: St. Helena
Saturday, May 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Visit actual nesting sites as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking area. (2 miles)
Sun 18 May
How the Canyon Was Formed
Sunday, May 18, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about the formation of the Letchworth canyons. Meet at Inspiration Point. (1 mile)
Mon 19 May
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Reptiles
Monday, May 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3680

The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow children ages 3-6 to explore the natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature walk. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)
Registration: Required
Sat 24 May
Furs & Skulls
Saturday, May 24, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about animals of Letchworth. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. Rain location: Humphrey Nature Center. (onsite)