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Fire on the Genesee
Friday, May 20, 2022 until Sunday, May 22, 2022 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
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 20 is
Education Day 10:00 am - 1:00
pm and is open to local schools.
Saturday, 7:00 pm, Blue & Gray
Dance at the Highbanks Recreation
Area. Contact Tim Buckman
at (585) 507-6847.
Sehgahunda (Vail of Three Falls) Trail Marathon & Relay
Saturday, May 21, 2022 until Sunday, May 22, 2022
Letchworth State Park
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; go to: www.
yellowjacketracing.com for details
or other questions contact: Eean
Smith at
eean@yellowjacketracing.
com, (585) 732-1090.
Knee-high Naturalist Program by Volunteer Annie
Monday, May 23, 2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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 storybook reading,
crafts, or a short nature walk.
Registration appreciated by
calling (585) 493-3680.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Wednesday, May 25, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
Warbler Walks: Common Species
Thursday, May 26, 2022 07:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at 7:00 am, weekdays
(2½ - 3 hours, one mile or
more). 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.
May caravan. Also see
Nature Up Close on May 9th.
Red, White and Blue Balloon Rally
Friday, May 27, 2022 until Monday, May 30, 2022
Letchworth State Park
Friday 6:30
pm, Saturday and Sunday 6:00
am and 6:30 pm, Monday 6:00
am. Six massed balloon flights,
launching from Archery Field
near the Castile Entrance,
weather permitting. (Friends of
Letchworth fundraiser food/souvenir
stand on weekend afternoons)
Geology Walk
Monday, May 30, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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.
Memorial Tree Walk
Monday, May 30, 2022 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A general
history and nature walk. We
will visit the historical memorial
trees that have been planted
on the Glen Iris Estate, and view
State and National Champions!
Brooks and Brambles: Along Dishmill Creek
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Will caravan.
Home Ecologist: Hidden Relationships of Trees and Mushrooms.
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 01:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologist is a program
geared towards home school
families with children ages 6 –
12, except as noted (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.
Warbler Walks: Uncommon Species
Thursday, June 2, 2022 07:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at 7:00 am, weekdays
(2½ - 3 hours, one mile or
more). 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.
May caravan. Also see
Nature Up Close on May 9th.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Thursday, June 2, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
RBA Bird Tour
Sunday, June 5, 2022 05:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Sponsored by the Rochester
Birding Association.
Knee-high Naturalist Program by Volunteer Annie
Monday, June 6, 2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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 storybook reading,
crafts, or a short nature walk.
Registration appreciated by
calling (585) 493-3680.
Warbler Walks: Rare Species
Tuesday, June 7, 2022 07:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Meet at 7:00 am, weekdays
(2½ - 3 hours, one mile or
more). 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.
May caravan. Also see
Nature Up Close on May 9th.
Brooks and Brambles: Griffith Road to Pennycook Road
Wednesday, June 8, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Will caravan.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Thursday, June 9, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
Butterfly Beauties
Sunday, June 12, 2022 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Study the beauty and composition
of hundreds of dried butterfly
specimens representing most of the
world's butterfly families. Dozens of
local and New York species, as well
as those found in the Niagara Parks
Butterfly Conservatory, are specially
noted. Butterfly structure and local
natural history will be featured
in two new butterfly videos. This is
an excellent primer for the Butterfly
Walk on July 8th. (Look for details
in the upcoming summer issue of
The Genesee Naturalist.)
Home Ecologist: Hidden Relationships of Trees and Mushrooms
Tuesday, June 14, 2022 01:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Home Ecologist is a program
geared towards home school
families with children ages 6 –
12, except as noted (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.
Brooks and Brambles: DeGolyer Road to Castile Gate
Wednesday, June 15, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Will caravan.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Thursday, June 16, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
Knee-high Naturalist Program by Volunteer Annie
Monday, June 20, 2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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 storybook reading,
crafts, or a short nature walk.
Registration appreciated by
calling (585) 493-3680.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
Brooks and Brambles: Five Corners to DeGolyer Road
Wednesday, June 22, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Will caravan.
Crepuscular Walks: Fireflies by the River
Sunday, June 26, 2022 07:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Evenings (2 hours, 1
mile), except as noted. 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.
Lunch In Old Growth Woods
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Join Douglas Bassett to
different spots each week near
the HNC 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. (2-3 hours)
Brooks and Brambles: Gibsonville Road to Perry Gate
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
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. Will caravan.