Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Friday after 4:00pm
Saturday before and after the Kids Conservation Day
Sunday until 1:00pm

Various spear throwing competitions for target accuracy; International Standard Accuracy Contest (ISAC), NYAA contests (Team, Individual, Animal, European, International).

Open to the public with demonstration equipment available (atlatl-the spear thrower; dart-the spear)

Friday 6:30pm
Saturday & Sunday 6:00am and 6:30pm
Monday 6:00am

Six massed balloon flights. Launching from Archery Field near the Castile Entrance, weather permitting (Friends of Letchworth fundraiser food/souvenir stand on weekend afternoons).

This beautiful and challenging course follows the Letchworth Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail along the eastern rim of Letchworth gorge from Mount Morris Dam to Letchworth State Park Parade Grounds. Shorter runs are offered on Sunday.

Registration required; for details visit: www.yellowjacketracing.com

Beginners and "birders" alike will be led on short walks near the Humphrey Nature Center to find the increasing number of returning birds of the spring. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

April-10am

May- 9am

June- 8am

Event featuring games, activities, educational workshops, spear-fishing target contest, free fishing (no license required). Presented by Letchworth State Park & Wildlife Educators Coalition.

Meet at Trailside Lodge

Join us as we discover what's growing, emerging or changing in our springtime woods.

Some may car pool to nearby trails.

Geology, history and nature lore are the subjects of a walk into the changing path of the Lower Falls. Lots of steps and muddy spots.

Meet at Parking Lot past Cabin Area B

Follow short, paved, handicap accessible walkways. Comprehensive introduction to Letchworth State Park as viewed from Inspiration Point which covers geology, glacial and human history plus plant and animal lore.

Meet at Inspiration Point Parking Lot

Join Douglas Bassett to different spots each week near the Humphrey Nature Center as unique individual giants spanning 200 to 300 years in age are pointed out and enjoyed up close as we learn about the hidden life of trees and old growth ecosystems.

Bring a lunch

Letchworth State Park has over fifty miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended.

Meet at Parade Grounds Entrance off Route 436

With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Each week, actual nesting sites will be visited, and we will search for a third of the park's nesting warbler species, as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended.

Meet at Portageville Entrance Gate

Beginners and "birders" alike will be led on short walks near the Humphrey Nature Center to find the increasing number of returning birds of the spring. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

April-10am

May- 9am

June- 8am

Spring is the time when fawns are born and begin to explore their world. We will explore the woods from a fawn's point of view, and find one if we're lucky.

Learn the basics of identification, and then practice those skills out in the field.

Join us as we discover what's growing, emerging or changing in our springtime woods.

Some may car pool to nearby trails.

Join Douglas Bassett to different spots each week near the Humphrey Nature Center as unique individual giants spanning 200 to 300 years in age are pointed out and enjoyed up close as we learn about the hidden life of trees and old growth ecosystems.

Bring a lunch

Letchworth State Park has over fifty miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended.

Meet at junction of Pennycook Road and State Route 436 (1/4 mile east of Parade Grounds Entrance).

With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Each week, actual nesting sites will be visited, and we will search for a third of the park's nesting warbler species, as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended.

Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended. May car pool

Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot

Beginners and "birders" alike will be led on short walks near the Humphrey Nature Center to find the increasing number of returning birds of the spring. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

April-10am

May- 9am

June- 8am

Join us as we discover what's growing, emerging or changing in our springtime woods.

Some may car pool to nearby trails.

Join Douglas Bassett to different spots each week near the Humphrey Nature Center as unique individual giants spanning 200 to 300 years in age are pointed out and enjoyed up close as we learn about the hidden life of trees and old growth ecosystems.

Bring a lunch

Letchworth State Park has over fifty miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended.

Meet at Castile Entrance

Beginners and "birders" alike will be led on short walks near the Humphrey Nature Center to find the increasing number of returning birds of the spring. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

April-10am

May- 9am

June- 8am

Spring is the time when fawns are born and begin to explore their world. We will explore the woods from a fawn's point of view, and find one if we're lucky.

Join us as we discover what's growing, emerging or changing in our springtime woods.

Some may car pool to nearby trails.

Join Douglas Bassett to different spots each week near the Humphrey Nature Center as unique individual giants spanning 200 to 300 years in age are pointed out and enjoyed up close as we learn about the hidden life of trees and old growth ecosystems.

Bring a lunch

Letchworth State Park has over fifty miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended.

Meet at Castile Entrance

In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended. May car pool

Meet at Lower Falls Restaurant Parking Lot

Beginners and "birders" alike will be led on short walks near the Humphrey Nature Center to find the increasing number of returning birds of the spring. Binoculars will be available to borrow.

April-10am

May- 9am

June- 8am

Join us as we discover what's growing, emerging or changing in our springtime woods.

Some may car pool to nearby trails.

Join Douglas Bassett to different spots each week near the Humphrey Nature Center as unique individual giants spanning 200 to 300 years in age are pointed out and enjoyed up close as we learn about the hidden life of trees and old growth ecosystems.

Bring a lunch

Letchworth State Park has over fifty miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended.

Meet at Perry Entrance