Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Skip Navigation LinksHome / Environment / Nature Centers / Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
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
Mon 20 Jan
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: You Rock
Monday, January 20, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
(585) 493-3600

A fun program for children ages 3-6 exploring rocks. Please call (585) 493-3600 to register. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Wed 22 Jan
Winter Trek: St. Helena East
Wednesday, January 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A winter trek along St. Helena East trail. Meet at Junction of Oakland and River Roads.
Sat 25 Jan
FROSTY RIVER VIEWS: Inspiration Point, Lower Falls, Lee’s Landing
Saturday, January 25, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A winter trek exploring the frosty river views along the park's scenic areas. Meet at Inspiration Point.
Sat 25 Jan
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- Niagara Gorge Exploration
Saturday, January 25, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about the geology and history of Niagara Gorge through a fascinating lecture. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Sun 26 Jan
WINTER TREK: Gardeau Valley
Sunday, January 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A winter trek through the Gardeau Valley, with scenic views of the park's natural beauty. Meet at Castile Entrance Gate.