Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

Mr. Letchworth named his estate Glen Iris in part because of his fascination with Greek mythology; Iris was the Greek goddess of the rainbow. Most sunny days a rainbow can be seen in the mist of Middle Falls. Learn about and enjoy this naturally colorful phenomenon.

Study the structure and form of dozens of ferns and their allies. Dried specimen swill be available to contrast and compare their features.

This year's theme is "In and Around the Genesee River". Experts in diverse fields will share their connections to the neighborhood of Letchworth State Park. Programs are held in The Humphrey Nature Center.

July 5- Life in the Lands of Letchworth: Living along the Genesee in the 19th Century by Tom Cook

July 12- Canal Women: surly Sal McMurray by Gretchen Sepik

July 19- Secrets of the Mount Morris Dam by Steve Winslow

July 26- The Geological Wonder that is Letchworth State Park by Jim Pomeroy

Aug 2- Center for Enviornemtnal Initatives on River Health by George Thomas

Aug 9- "Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal" a contemporary film

Aug 16- Explorations of Letchworth State Park Through the Lens of a Camera by Keith Walters

Aug 23- The Importance of STEM in Education and the Genesee River by Dan Menelly

This year's theme is "In and Around the Genesee River". Experts in diverse fields will share their connections to the neighborhood of Letchworth State Park. Programs are held in The Humphrey Nature Center.

July 5- Life in the Lands of Letchworth: Living along the Genesee in the 19th Century by Tom Cook

July 12- Canal Women: surly Sal McMurray by Gretchen Sepik

July 19- Secrets of the Mount Morris Dam by Steve Winslow

July 26- The Geological Wonder that is Letchworth State Park by Jim Pomeroy

Aug 2- Center for Enviornemtnal Initatives on River Health by George Thomas

Aug 9- "Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal" a contemporary film

Aug 16- Explorations of Letchworth State Park Through the Lens of a Camera by Keith Walters

Aug 23- The Importance of STEM in Education and the Genesee River by Dan Menelly

Join Interpretive hikes to various Civilian Conservation Corps sites within Letchworth and learn of the CCC's contribution to the developmentof the Park. Meet with Friends of Letchworth – learn about CCC rehab projects. Octagon Shelter (Lower Falls area, past Cabin Area "B"). Call 585-493-3637 for details. Sponsored by the Friends of Letchworth State Park.

Featuring RV's, boats, camping, hiking, fishing and hunting supplies and outfitters.

Meet at Highbanks Recreation area.

This year's theme is "In and Around the Genesee River". Experts in diverse fields will share their connections to the neighborhood of Letchworth State Park. Programs are held in The Humphrey Nature Center.

July 5- Life in the Lands of Letchworth: Living along the Genesee in the 19th Century by Tom Cook

July 12- Canal Women: surly Sal McMurray by Gretchen Sepik

July 19- Secrets of the Mount Morris Dam by Steve Winslow

July 26- The Geological Wonder that is Letchworth State Park by Jim Pomeroy

Aug 2- Center for Enviornemtnal Initatives on River Health by George Thomas

Aug 9- "Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal" a contemporary film

Aug 16- Explorations of Letchworth State Park Through the Lens of a Camera by Keith Walters

Aug 23- The Importance of STEM in Education and the Genesee River by Dan Menelly

The trailhead is 1.1 miles east of River Rd or about .1 mi. west of the Genesee River. Park on south side of Fowlerville Rd. (2.5 miles).

This year's theme is "In and Around the Genesee River". Experts in diverse fields will share their connections to the neighborhood of Letchworth State Park. Programs are held in The Humphrey Nature Center.

July 5- Life in the Lands of Letchworth: Living along the Genesee in the 19th Century by Tom Cook

July 12- Canal Women: surly Sal McMurray by Gretchen Sepik

July 19- Secrets of the Mount Morris Dam by Steve Winslow

July 26- The Geological Wonder that is Letchworth State Park by Jim Pomeroy

Aug 2- Center for Enviornemtnal Initatives on River Health by George Thomas

Aug 9- "Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal" a contemporary film

Aug 16- Explorations of Letchworth State Park Through the Lens of a Camera by Keith Walters

Aug 23- The Importance of STEM in Education and the Genesee River by Dan Menelly

A 20k off-road running race along the Letchworth Branch of the Finger Lakes Trail beginning and ending at the Mount Morris Dam and Recreation Area. For details visit: www.roadsarepoison.com

The waning summer provides a fine assortment of fall flowers including dozens of native asters and goldenrods. More than a dozen dried species will be available to contrast and compare the features of these diverse daisies.

Monarch butterflies undertake one of the most impressive annual migrations of any animal in the world. We will be raising monarchs from caterpillars in The Humphrey Nature Center .

This year's theme is "In and Around the Genesee River". Experts in diverse fields will share their connections to the neighborhood of Letchworth State Park. Programs are held in The Humphrey Nature Center.

July 5- Life in the Lands of Letchworth: Living along the Genesee in the 19th Century by Tom Cook

July 12- Canal Women: surly Sal McMurray by Gretchen Sepik

July 19- Secrets of the Mount Morris Dam by Steve Winslow

July 26- The Geological Wonder that is Letchworth State Park by Jim Pomeroy

Aug 2- Center for Enviornemtnal Initatives on River Health by George Thomas

Aug 9- "Boom and Bust: America's Journey on the Erie Canal" a contemporary film

Aug 16- Explorations of Letchworth State Park Through the Lens of a Camera by Keith Walters

Aug 23- The Importance of STEM in Education and the Genesee River by Dan Menelly

Featuring Flintknapping (tool-making demonstrations and vendors), Living History in the 19th Century Mountain Men Encampment. Additionally, the Eastern Seaboard Atlatl Competition, Atlatl (spear-throwing) activities are on Thursday, August 24.

Daily, August 26 –September 15 at 10:00 am & 4:00 pm (so long as butterflies are ready to fly)

Join us for monarch butterfly releases at our butterfly garden. Learn about the life history of monarch butterflies, including their remarkable annual migration. If you're lucky, you might be the launching pad for the maiden flight of a monarch butterfly!

General nature walks around the grounds of center.

Music at its best with live bands, family activities, food and a great fireworks show.

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

Meet east of River Rd. at end of York Landing Road. The road dead ends at the trailhead parking lot.(3.1 miles)

Run benefiting the Cordelia A. Greene Library in Castile, NY. Prizes and food for participants. Visit www.glenirisinn.com , or call 585-493-2622 for details.

General nature walks around the grounds of center.

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.

Discover where all of the monarch butterflies raised at The Humphrey Nature Center are headed, and find out how many were successfully released.

Watch Native American Dancers perform traditional dances and learn about their cultural significance. Theday's events will include craft demonstrations, as well as a variety of demonstrations related to Native American and pioneer life. Small Game Target Atlatl Competition.The Atlatl (spear-throwing) activities are also on Friday and Sunday [contact Douglas Bassett, (585) 493-3625, for more information].

General nature walks around the grounds of center.

Home Ecologist is a program geared towards home school families with children ages 6 - 12. Each month will focus on a different theme, with two programs per month. September will focus on pollinators. 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 walks around the grounds of center.

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.

General nature walks around the grounds of center.