Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Explore the woods the brook drains before it plummets 500 feet to meet the Genesee River.

Meet at Castile Entrance

Family-oriented walks of less than one mile and two hours in duration are held on Sundays at 10 am.

Each nature ski hike meets at Trailside Lodge and will consist of a review of cross country skiing basics and maneuvers before exploring a mile or more of winter wonderland. These ski hikes will be nature walks and will meet at the Humphrey Nature Center if the snow does not provide adequate ski conditions. If you have any questions or need other information, please call ahead.

By Dr. Betsy Hutchison, SUNY Geneseo.

Dr. Hutchison will go over general characteristics of fungi and their life cycle. In addition, she will discuss the role of fungi in the environment, and how they are important ecologically. Finally, she will discuss fungi that can be found in Letchworth State Park, and where and when to look for them.

Over 100 dried specimens will be available for study. The focus will be on those species that aid in the decay of wood especially the conspicuous polypores.

The Nature Up Close programs allow participants a more detailed study of a topic with comparison of hands-on specimens and/or various audio-visual aids and handouts. All workshops meet in the Humphrey Nature Center located in Letchworth State Park.

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 story book reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Registration appreciated by calling (585) 493-3680.

Travel to the heart of the Gardeau Valley and ponder the park's largest tree.

Meet at Sycamore (#22) Trailhead on River Road ¼ mile south of Picket Line Road junction. Bring a lunch. (4 hours, 2 miles)

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Family programs (one-hour duration) are held at 1:00 pm on various natural history themes meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. Saturdays Jan 4th through February 8th.

Slower paced journey in search of animal stories in the snow and the hidden life on tree bark. Each nature snowshoe walk meets at the Humphrey Nature Center and will consist of a review of snowshoe types before exploring a mile or so of winter wonderland. These snowshoe walks will be nature walks if the snow does not provide adequate snow depth. We also have some snowshoes that may be borrowed. If you have any questions or need other information, please call ahead.

Enjoy the area and unique plants surrounding several small frozen bogs.

Meet at Humphrey Nature Center

Family-oriented walks of less than one mile and two hours in duration are held on Sundays at 10 am.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

By Elijah Kruger, Environmental Educatorat the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park.

October 3rd, 2019 marked the first ever Day in The Life of The Genesee River event. Based on similar programs on other waterways in New York State, this event invited students from throughout the Genesee River Watershed to perform various water tests all on the same day to get a snapshot of the health of the Genesee River. Join us as Elijah discusses how this program came to be, the great work students did to collect data and what they found out about the river and plans to grow the program.

Each nature ski hike meets at Trailside Lodge and will consist of a review of cross country skiing basics and maneuvers before exploring a mile or more of winter wonderland. These ski hikes will be nature walks and will meet at the Humphrey Nature Center if the snow does not provide adequate ski conditions. If you have any questions or need other information, please call ahead.

Each nature ski hike meets at Trailside Lodge and will consist of a review of cross country skiing basics and maneuvers before exploring a mile or more of winter wonderland. These ski hikes will be nature walks and will meet at the Humphrey Nature Center if the snow does not provide adequate ski conditions. If you have any questions or need other information, please call ahead.

Journey into the valley and examine its crystalline waterfalls.

Meet at Dygert Road junction on River Road. Bring a lunch. (4 hours, 2½ miles)

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Family programs (one-hour duration) are held at 1:00 pm on various natural history themes meet at the Humphrey Nature Center. Saturdays Jan 4th through February 8th.

Slower paced journey in search of animal stories in the snow and the hidden life on tree bark. Each nature snowshoe walk meets at the Humphrey Nature Center and will consist of a review of snowshoe types before exploring a mile or so of winter wonderland. These snowshoe walks will be nature walks if the snow does not provide adequate snow depth. We also have some snowshoes that may be borrowed. If you have any questions or need other information, please call ahead.

Venture across former farm land to a natural series of ponds, now surrounded by pines.

Meet at Trailside Lodge.

Family-oriented walks of less than one mile and two hours in duration are held on Sundays at 10 am.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

By Loren Penman

The Autism Nature Trail (TheANT) is a planned 1¼ mile loop adjacent to the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park designed to encourage visitors to experience nature in a way specifically suited to individuals with autism, as well as those with other sensory processing disorders and disabilities. Most importantly,The ANT will welcome everyone— all abilities and ages — to experience the inspiring, engaging and calming qualities of the natural world in a unique and inclusive setting.

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 story book reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Registration appreciated by calling (585) 493-3680.

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

By Dr. Suann Yang, Rachel Devine ('20), Jacob Walter ('21), Dustin Lieb ('19), SUNY Geneseo.

Explore the fascinating world of insects that have their cake and live in it too. We will share what we have documented about local gall formers, leaf miners, and borers, as well as describe examples from elsewhere.

Dozens of galls will be available for study. The focus will be on the more common ones that can be found on woody plants in the winter.

The Nature Up Close programs allow participants a more detailed study of a topic with comparison of hands-on specimens and/or various audio-visual aids and handouts. All workshops meet in the Humphrey Nature Center located in Letchworth State Park.

Seek the valley of the "Nameless Spirits" with its tall pines and ancient hemlocks.

Meet at Trailside Lodge. (3 hours, 2 miles)

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

By Patty Wakefield-Brown, Finger Lakes Institute.

There are two infestations of mile-a-minute in Upstate New York;Geneseo in Livingston County and Oak Orchard in Orleans County. Hear about current research and how to identify and report this highly invasive plant.

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 story book reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Registration appreciated by calling (585) 493-3680.

View flood plain scenes of the Northern End of Letchworth State Park, downstream of the Mt. Morris Dam.

Meet at Mt. Morris Entrance Gate. Bring a lunch. (3½ hours, 3 miles)

Venture into the valley that separates the beginning of the Great Bend Gorge and the end of the Portage Canyon.

Meet at Visitor Center. Bring a lunch. (4½ hours, 3½ miles)

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Dozens of replicas will be available for study. The focus will be on those species that can be located in our area.

The Nature Up Close programs allow participants a more detailed study of a topic with comparison of hands-on specimens and/or various audio-visual aids and handouts. All workshops meet in the Humphrey Nature Center located in Letchworth State Park.

Enjoy spectacular views of the Gardeau and Smokey Hollow Valleys.

Meet at Perry Entrance Gate. Will car pool. Bring a lunch. (4½ hours, 3½ miles)

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

Learn the entire history of maple sugaring, from sap to syrup. Programs cover history of maple sugaring, how maple syrup is made today, maple tree identification, and even some samples!

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Visit the Middle and Upper Falls as they are rescued from winter's clutches by the melting shadows of the evening sky. Bring a flashlight. Meet at Inspiration Point.

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 story book reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Registration appreciated by calling (585) 493-3680.

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

Witness the junction of the Silver Lake Outlet and Genesee River.

Meet at Silver Lake Outlet Bridge, one mile north of the Perry Entrance on main park road. Will car pool. Bring a lunch. (4 hrs, 3 miles)

Explore the plantings of this County Park where several of the early plantings have grown big enough to be the largest in the state. Bring a lunch.

Meet at Lamberton Conservatory off Reservoir Ave.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Learn the entire history of maple sugaring, from sap to syrup. Programs cover history of maple sugaring, how maple syrup is made today, maple tree identification, and even some samples!

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Hike a loop across several ravines on the eastern slope above the former village site.

Meet at junction of Oakland and River Roads. Bring a lunch. (4 hours, 2½ miles)

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 – 12. Each month will focus on a different theme. Programs are free of charge, and pre-registration is not required but appreciated. Children must be accompanied by an adult for the entire program.

General nature walk will explore forest and field in search of vernal greetings. Meet at Mt. Morris Entrance Gate.

View the moonrise above the Great Bend Gorge as a full moon occurs on the equinox this year. Meet at Archery Filed Overlook.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Join us for a weekend full of maple activities! Continual demonstrations of three different maple sugaring techniques will be going on, including Iroquois stone boiling, iron pot fire pit boiling, and the use of a modern evaporator. Hourly walks led by park naturalists will highlight maple tree identification, how to tap a tree, and more! Pancake breakfasts will be available for purchase thanks to the Friends of Letchworth State Park from10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

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 story book reading, crafts, or a short nature walk. Registration appreciated by calling (585) 493-3680.

Breathe nature and history during a descent into the Jemison Homeland.

Meet at Castile Entrance Gate. Will car pool. Bring a lunch. (4 hours, 2½ miles)

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Join us for a weekend full of maple activities! Continual demonstrations of three different maple sugaring techniques will be going on, including Iroquois stone boiling, iron pot fire pit boiling, and the use of a modern evaporator. Hourly walks led by park naturalists will highlight maple tree identification, how to tap a tree, and more! Pancake breakfasts will be available for purchase thanks to the Friends of Letchworth State Park from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm each day.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

Explore the world of insect ecology and discover signs of insects at work. Find mysterious plant galls and study insect feeding behaviors. Also see Indoor Ed-Ventures listed previously. Meet at Perry Entrance Gate.

Learn about the life of our state bird, as well as some basics of nest box design and bluebird trails. This is an excellent primer for the Morning Bird Walk on April 26th or for anyone who would like to volunteer as a helper during our 23rd season of maintaining our Bluebird Trail. [To date, more than1100 bluebirds have fledged from our boxes.]

The Nature Up Close programs allow participants a more detailed study of a topic with comparison of hands-on specimens and/or various audio-visual aids and handouts. All workshops meet in the Humphrey Nature Center located in Letchworth State Park.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.

This citizen science project, sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, is easy for experienced bird watchers and beginners alike! Learn about the lives and habits of our common feeder birds and find out how you can become a citizen scientist at home. Count days are every Saturday and Sunday until April 7th.