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

Wed 04 Jun

CANYON VIEWS: Upper to Lower Falls
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Enjoy views of the three main waterfalls of the Portage Canyon. Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant Parking Area. (3+ miles)

Wed 04 Jun

HOME ECOLOGIST: Caterpillar Gardening (Basic)
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Home Ecologists is an outing series designed for homeschool students. If you want a "butterfly garden," you really need a caterpillar garden! Learn the basics of why many caterpillars only eat specific plants and how you can create a better nursery for baby butterflies at home. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center. (1 mile or less)

Sat 07 Jun

PRIDE WALK: Nature is a Rainbow
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Ever wonder what exists in nature beyond "mommies and daddies" and "male and female"? Come for this special Pride Month program and find out. Meet at William Pryor Letchworth Museum. (1 mile)

Sat 07 Jun

"I didn't know that! Fascinating facts of Letchworth State Park"
Saturday, June 7, 2025 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

Sit in on a half hour History program at the Museum, across from the Glen Iris Inn. No registration required.

Wed 11 Jun

CANYON VIEWS: Archery Field to St. Helena
Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

For those who enjoy the demand of a longer hike, we will explore two of the park's longest trails as we hike along the three canyons of Letchworth State Park. Will carpool. Expansive views of the Great Bend Canyon and several waterfalls and cascades. Meet at Lower St. Helena Parking Area. (3+ miles)

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