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Fri
22
Nov
Friday, November 22, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Search the shore of Lake Ontario for
overwintering waterfowl. Bring binoculars and spotting scopes. Meet at Area 4 parking lot (43.365988, -77.962819).
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Leaves are down, once lush forests are a sea of
sticks. That means canyon views are further and wider! Welcome to stick season. Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area hot air balloon themed playground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Leaves are down, once lush forests are a sea of
sticks. That means canyon views are further and wider! Welcome to stick season. Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area hot air balloon themed playground.
Registration: Not required
Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
(585) 964-2462
Participate in a Hamlin Beach-themed tabletop role-playing game. Character sheets provided, ages 12 and up welcome. Meet at Shelter 3 in Area 3. Please email Genesee.Education@parks.ny.gov to register.
Registration: Required
Tue
26
Nov
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse
participants into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth
State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Tue
26
Nov
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse
participants into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth
State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon
02
Dec
Monday, December 2, 2024 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 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the
natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities may include
storybook reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
02
Dec
Monday, December 2, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to
allow children ages 3 - 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the
natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities may include
storybook reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Wed
04
Dec
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Where do bugs go to bed in the winter? Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Wed
04
Dec
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Where do bugs go to bed in the winter? Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Dec
Saturday, December 7, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Bring your leashed, well-behaved, vaccinated pup
for a guided winter walk. You don't need a dog to participate! Meet at Area 1 parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Dec
Saturday, December 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
We'll hike to Trout Pond to keep our eyes to the
ground, finding signs of creatures that have gone by. Some critters might be
tracking prey themselves. Many are signs that the park's forests are recovering
after the heavy industrialization of the 1800s. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Dec
Saturday, December 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
We'll hike to Trout Pond to keep our eyes to the
ground, finding signs of creatures that have gone by. Some critters might be
tracking prey themselves. Many are signs that the park's forests are recovering
after the heavy industrialization of the 1800s. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat
07
Dec
Saturday, December 7, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Learn about ice volcanoes along Lake Ontario's
shores. This program is weather permitting. Meet at Area 1 parking lot.
Registration: Not required
Sun
08
Dec
Sunday, December 8, 2024 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Take
a peek through the spotting scope to search for birds on the lake. Dress
warmly! Meet at Picnic pavilion in day-use area (43.367153,
-78.243281).
Registration: Not required
Thu
12
Dec
Thursday, December 12, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Figure out why Trout Pond is an important bug
habitat, even in winter. Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Thu
12
Dec
Thursday, December 12, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Figure out why Trout Pond is an important bug
habitat, even in winter. Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds,
experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of dawn and dusk. Meet at South Highbanks picnic shelter.
Registration: Not required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds,
experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of dawn and dusk. Meet at South Highbanks picnic shelter.
Registration: Not required
Mon
16
Dec
Monday, December 16, 2024 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 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the
natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities may include
storybook reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Mon
16
Dec
Monday, December 16, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to
allow children ages 3 - 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the
natural world. Themes change with each program, and activities may include
storybook reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered on Perry Center, NY. The purpose is to
locate the birds using this area which includes all of Silver Lake and the
northern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Perry Center, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Letchworth State Park
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered on Perry Center, NY. The purpose is to
locate the birds using this area which includes all of Silver Lake and the
northern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Perry Center, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Watch the sunset over Lake Ontario on the
shortest day of the year. Meet at Shelter 3 in Area 3.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Dec
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered in Granger, NY. The purpose is to locate
the birds using this area which includes a section of the Genesee River and the
southern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Granger, NY.
Registration: Not required
Sat
28
Dec
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Letchworth State Park
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered in Granger, NY. The purpose is to locate
the birds using this area which includes a section of the Genesee River and the
southern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Granger, NY.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Participants should dress warmly as it can be windy along the lake. Meet-up Location: Shelter 1, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
First Day Waterfalls Hike 10:00am – 12:00pm: Join us for a hike along the Portage Canyon to Inspiration Point, the Glen Iris Fountain, and Middle Falls. This more moderate hike offers incredible views and explores the heart of the park. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
First Day Hike to Hogsback Overlook 10:00am – 11:30am: Enjoy a guided hike along the Highbanks Trail with great views of the Mt. Morris Canyon. The Hogsback Overlook provides great views of a unique geological feature within Letchworth State Park, Meet-up Location: North Highbanks Picnic Shelter, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Lakeside State Park
Participants should dress warmly as it can be cold and windy along the lake and wear footwear that they are okay with getting muddy. There are areas of the walk that are somewhat sloped, but there are no major hills. Meet-up Location: The day use side shelter, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
First Day Waterfalls Hike 10:00am – 12:00pm: Join us for a hike along the Portage Canyon to Inspiration Point, the Glen Iris Fountain, and Middle Falls. This more moderate hike offers incredible views and explores the heart of the park. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
First Day Hike to Hogsback Overlook 10:00am – 11:30am: Enjoy a guided hike along the Highbanks Trail with great views of the Mt. Morris Canyon. The Hogsback Overlook provides great views of a unique geological feature within Letchworth State Park, Meet-up Location: North Highbanks Picnic Shelter, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
First Day Hike Around Trout Pond 10:30am – 12:00pm: Hike a loop around Trout Pond, the human-enhanced wildlife habitat, fishing pond, and water source for the fountain at the Glen Iris Inn. This moderate hike covers mostly flat ground but follows a complete loop around Trout Pond. Experience the hushed, densely fern-covered pine woods in their winter slumber beside the beautiful pond. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
First Day Hike Around Trout Pond 10:30am – 12:00pm: Hike a loop around Trout Pond, the human-enhanced wildlife habitat, fishing pond, and water source for the fountain at the Glen Iris Inn. This moderate hike covers mostly flat ground but follows a complete loop around Trout Pond. Experience the hushed, densely fern-covered pine woods in their winter slumber beside the beautiful pond. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 1 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Hamlin Beach State Park
Participants should dress warmly as it can be windy along the lake. Meet-up Location: Shelter 1, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, Leashed pets welcome.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
First Day Canyon Hike 1:00pm – 3:00am: View the park's deepest canyon, the Great Bend Canyon, from several vantage points along the Gorge Trail. Learn about what makes Letchworth State Park so unique from both a natural and historical perspective. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Join us for a guided hike with wonderful gorge views and interesting perspectives of the Mt. Morris Dam. Learn all about the dam's functions and its importance to communities between Letchworth State Park and the City of Rochester. Meet-up Location: North Highbanks Picnic Shelter, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
First Day Canyon Hike 1:00pm – 3:00am: View the park's deepest canyon, the Great Bend Canyon, from several vantage points along the Gorge Trail. Learn about what makes Letchworth State Park so unique from both a natural and historical perspective. Meet-up Location: Humphrey Nature Center, Approximate distance of hike: 2 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Join us for a guided hike with wonderful gorge views and interesting perspectives of the Mt. Morris Dam. Learn all about the dam's functions and its importance to communities between Letchworth State Park and the City of Rochester. Meet-up Location: North Highbanks Picnic Shelter, Approximate distance of hike: 1.5 miles, No pets.
Registration: Not required