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.

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

Fri 15 Aug

William Pryor Letchworth and His Estate
Friday, August 15, 2025 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Learn about the rich history of Letchworth State Park during these family friendly programs. Meet on the steps of the Letchworth Museum. Rain location meets inside the Museum. (1 mile).

Sat 16 Aug

Naming the Nameless: Prose Reading
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

(585) 493-3680

The Nameless Club was a writing and poetry club that welcomed a young William Pryor Letchworth. While they met annually in Buffalo, every summer they would come to the Glen Iris around the 4th of July. Journey back through time to meet some of the Nameless Club members and hear their written works. Different authors will be explored during both Nameless Club programs, but it is not necessary to come to one to understand the other. Meet at the Museum. Pre-registration required. Call (585) 493-3680 to register. (.5 miles)

Registration: Required

Sat 16 Aug

Naming the Nameless: Prose Reading
Saturday, August 16, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

An exploration of six more Nameless Club members and their prose, non-poetry written works. Be prepared for some walking around the area near the Glen Iris. Meet at the Museum. (.5 miles). The Nameless Club was a writing and poetry club that welcomed a young William Pryor Letchworth. While they met annually in Buffalo, every summer they would come to the Glen Iris around the 4 th of July. Journey back through time to meet some of the Nameless Club members and hear their written works. Different authors will be explored during both Nameless Club programs, but it is not necessary to come to one to understand the other.

Sat 16 Aug

William Pryor Letchworth and the Founding of Craig Colony
Saturday, August 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

The establishment of Craig Colony in the mid-1890s represented the culmination of a 20-year effort led by Mr. Letchworth to provide compassionate care for sufferers of epilepsy. When it opened, it was arguably the best facility of its kind in the entire world. This talk celebrates Mr. Letchworth's wonderful, humanistic public policy success. Meet at William Pryor Letchworth Museum.

Sun 17 Aug

Caterpillar Hunt
Sunday, August 17, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Come search for caterpillars for our award-winning monarch butterfly rearing program. Meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile)

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