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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.

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
Fri 10 Jan
Arboretum Walk
Friday, January 10, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Take a leisurely 1.5-mile walk through the arboretum and explore the area's natural beauty. Meet at Glen Iris Parking Area.
Sat 11 Jan
Autism Nature Trail Ski
Saturday, January 11, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Enjoy a 1-mile ski along the Autism Nature Trail. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Sat 11 Jan
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- Tree physiology
Saturday, January 11, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Learn about the fascinating tree physiology with George Briggs. Examining some of the subtle ways that trees accomplish the amazing things that they do. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Sat 11 Jan
Winter Tree I.D.
Saturday, January 11, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Explore tree identification techniques on a short walk, over half a mile. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Wed 15 Jan
Winter Trek: Oxbows
Wednesday, January 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
These intermediate to difficult level hikes are for those who enjoy the thrill of a more exploratory nature walk. Outings visit farther to reach places within the park. Bring a lunch and be prepared for the weather during the several-hour trek. Find ancient channels of the Genesee River, now thriving beaver ponds. Meet at Parade Grounds entrance. (2-3 miles). Meet at Parade Grounds entrance (9280 Parade Grounds Road, Hunt, NY).