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WILDFLOWER DISPLAY
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 until Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
A fresh-cut display of plants is changed each week throughout May and June. (Sightings Book and naturalists available for questions) Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
NATURE TABLE DISPLAY: World of Warblers
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 until Friday, May 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Month-long displays dig deeper into what's going on in the
park that month. Naturalists are available throughout each day to discuss seasonal nature table topics. A video highlighting all warbler species found in Letchworth State Park can be viewed upon request. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
I Love My Park Day
Saturday, May 4, 2024 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Volunteer to help clean your park to get ready for peak
season. Work alongside park staff cleaning the park and trails. Leaf and litter
pick-up, gardening, playground work, etc. Enjoy lunch with the Friends of
Letchworth group. Registration required on
ptny.org/events/i-love-my-park-day.
For more details call (585)493-3600.
Registration: Required
Pining for Butterflies
Saturday, May 4, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Take a hands-on expedition
into some of the park's oldgrowth
forest creek ravines to
find hiding places for beautiful,
culturally-treasured butterflies
and moths that specialize
in pine trees. No entomology
knowledge required. Bring good
hiking footwear and curiosity! Meet at Trout Pond.
WILDFLOWER WALK: Arbutus Woods
Friday, May 10, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Become more familiar with
our many native wildflowers
and the role of their surroundings,
including the other plants
and animals in their daily lives.
Enjoy the fascinating variation
in floral structure and folklore. 1 mile. Meet at Parade Grounds Parking Lot.
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Owl Prowl
Saturday, May 11, 2024 07:30 PM - 09:30 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 daylight
and "nightlight". Star watching
will follow programs, weather
permitting. Flashlight recommended.
May caravan. 1 mile. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS PROGRAM - Slimy critters
Monday, May 13, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow children ages 3 – 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the natural world with volunteer Annie O'Reilly. Themes change with each program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature walk. Registration is required by calling (585) 493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
MINI NATURALISTS PROGRAM - Slimy critters
Monday, May 13, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Mini naturalists are children two years of age. Themes change and are focused on each season are the same as above. This is a half hour program immediately follows the Knee-High and is scheduled 11:30am to noon at HNC. It includes a story, simple craft, and a sing-along. Registration is required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
WILDFLOWER WALK: Portage Trail
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Become more familiar with our many native wildflowers and the role of their surroundings, including the other plant sand animals in their daily lives. Enjoy the fascinating variation in floral structure and folklore. May caravan. Meet at Parade Grounds parking area.
FIRE ON THE GENESEE – Civil War Encampment – Education Day
Friday, May 17, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Camps open 9:30 am - 4:00
pm. Battles at 1:30 pm. This
Civil War Encampment in the
Highbanks Recreation Area will
have living history and battle
re-enactments featuring Union,
Confederate, and civilian participants.
Friday, May 17 is Education
Day 10:00 am - 1:00
pm and is open to local schools.
Contact Tim Buckman with questions
at
(585) 507-6847.Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area
GENESEE VALLEY BIRDING CUP
Saturday, May 18, 2024
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
To celebrate the unique habitats
of the Genesee Valley
and the birds that these habitats
support, the Humphrey
Nature Center at Letchworth
State Park and the Genesee
County Park & Forest Interpretive
Center will hold the first
Genesee Valley Birding Cup!
Help us highlight the diversity
of birdlife in the Genesee Valley.
Gather a team of friends or work
alone to count as many birds as
possible within the Genesee River
Watershed in just 24 hours.
Travel anywhere you'd like; birders
may visit any public space
within the Genesee River Watershed.
All are welcome — whether
you are a beginner or a pro!
A final tally and potluck celebration
will be held at the Genesee
County Park & Forest Interpretive
Center at 6pm on
Saturday, May 18. The team or
individual that counts the most
bird species will win a prize.
Please bring a dish to pass and
your birding highlights from the
day! Registration required by
visiting:
https://us.openforms.
com/Form/5aa61b07-bda9-467e-
94b7-a52b6d7ba2ab. Final Tally at Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive
Center
WARBLER WALK
Saturday, May 18, 2024 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
With 25 species, Letchworth
State Park may have more nesting
species of wood warblers
than anywhere else in the world!
Each outing will visit actual
nesting sites as we study the
factors that yield such diversity.
Binoculars recommended. Meet at Lower St. Helena parking area.
GEOLOGY WALK
Monday, May 27, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
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 Cab in Area B
NATURE TABLE: Butterfly Beauties
Saturday, June 1, 2024 until Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Month-long display at the nature center about the many kinds
of butterflies that thrive in the park. Please
note our annual community
science butterfly count will be
held on July 13th. (Look for
details in the upcoming summer
issue of The Genesee Naturalist.) Meet at Humphrey Nature Center
NATURE TABLE DISPLAY: Butterfly Beauties
Saturday, June 1, 2024 until Sunday, June 30, 2024 10:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Month-long displays dig deeper into what's going on in the
park that month. Naturalists are available throughout each day to discuss seasonal nature table topics. Please note our annual community science butterfly count will be held on July 13th. (Look for details in the upcoming summer issue of The Genesee Naturalist.)
Rochester Birding Association Tour
Sunday, June 2, 2024 05:30 AM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Carpool through the Park
on east or west sides of the river
visiting many different habitats
that will enable observers to
locate over 75 species of birds.
Co-sponsored by the Rochester
Birding Association. Registration required by calling
(585)493-3680. Meet at Mount Morris Dam snack stand.
Registration: Required
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS PROGRAM - Bugs
Monday, June 3, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow children ages 3 – 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the natural world with volunteer Annie O'Reilly. Themes change with each program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature walk. Registration is required by calling (585) 493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
MINI NATURALISTS PROGRAM - Bugs
Monday, June 3, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Mini naturalists are children two years of age. Themes change and are focused on each season are the same as above. This is a half hour program immediately follows the Knee-High and is scheduled 11:30am to noon at HNC. It includes a story, simple craft, and a sing-along. Registration is required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
CANYON VIEWS – Upper to Lower Falls
Saturday, June 8, 2024 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at 9 am,
bring water, a pack lunch and
sturdy footwear.
For those who enjoy the demand
of a longer hike, we will explore
2 of the parks longest trails
as we hike along the three canyons
of Letchworth State Park. 4½ hours,
3 miles or more.
CANYON VIEWS: Archery Field to St. Helena
Thursday, June 13, 2024 09:00 AM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Meet at 9 am,
bring water, a pack lunch and
sturdy footwear.
For those who enjoy the demand
of a longer hike, we will explore
2 of the parks longest trails
as we hike along the three canyons
of Letchworth State Park. 4½ hours,
3 miles or more. Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
CREPUSCULAR WALK: Fireflies by the River
Friday, June 21, 2024 08:30 PM - 10:30 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 daylight
and "nightlight". Star watching
will follow programs, weather
permitting. Flashlight recommended.
May caravan.Meet at Lower St. Helena parking lot.
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS PROGRAM – Fairies Everywhere!
Monday, June 24, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
The Knee-High Naturalists program is designed to allow children ages 3 – 6 (must be accompanied by an adult) to explore the natural world with volunteer Annie O'Reilly. Themes change with each program, and activities include storybook reading, crafts, and a short nature walk. Registration is required by calling (585) 493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
MINI NATURALISTS PROGRAM – Fairies Everywhere!
Monday, June 24, 2024 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Mini naturalists are children two years of age. Themes change and are focused on each season are the same as above. This is a half hour program immediately follows the Knee-High and is scheduled 11:30am to noon at HNC. It includes a story, simple craft, and a sing-along. Registration is required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required