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Chemistry of Nature
Saturday, October 12, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Ever wonder why the leaves change color? Why the
river is that color? Why are some leaves orange and some are red? How do plants
get nutrients from the soil? Come to the Chemistry of Nature walk to find out! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Lower Falls Geology
Monday, October 14, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Take the 130+ stone steps into the narrowest,
most actively eroding Genesee River canyon. Let New York State Parks and US
Army Corps staff take you back in time on the stone footbridge to witness the
birth of the rock walls above. Meet at Octagon parking area.
Registration: Not required
St. Helena Section - Finger Lakes Trail
Saturday, October 19, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
The Letchworth Branch is 24 miles long and
offers many spectacular views of the park from the east side of the Genesee
River. Sturdy footwear, packed lunch and drink are all recommended for these
intermediate level outings. Will carpool. Meet at Sycamore (#22) trailhead on River Road.
Registration: Not required
Knee-High Naturalists - Bats
Monday, October 21, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
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. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Grand Canyon of the East
Saturday, October 26, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Explore the deepest canyon on the Genesee River,
which has inspired the title Grand Canyon of the East for over a century. Enjoy
views of the valley far beyond the park, with farms and towns sprinkled on the
horizon. Meet at Great Bend Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Birdability Outing
Sunday, October 27, 2024 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
This outing is part of Birdability week,
providing birding programs for birders with disabilities and other health
concerns. People of all ages and abilities are welcomed to join and learn about
our local birds! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Gardeau Section - Finger Lakes Trail
Thursday, October 31, 2024 10:00 AM - 03:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
The Letchworth Branch is 24 miles long and
offers many spectacular views of the park from the east side of the Genesee
River. Sturdy footwear, packed lunch and drink are all recommended for these
intermediate level outings. Will carpool. Meet at Bear Hollow Trailhead (Trail #16) on River Road.
Registration: Not required
Knee-High Naturalists - Bird Beak Buffet
Monday, November 4, 2024 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. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mt. Morris Canyon Section - Finger Lakes Trail
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
The Letchworth Branch is 24 miles long and
offers many spectacular views of the park from the east side of the Genesee
River. Sturdy footwear, packed lunch and drink are all recommended for these
intermediate level outings. Will carpool. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam entrance off of Route 408.
Registration: Not required
Arboretum Walk
Saturday, November 9, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about the development of the historic
Letchworth Arboretum while exploring the railroad block sections. Meet at Council Grounds.
Registration: Not required
Home Ecologists: Fall Storms (Intermediate)
Thursday, November 14, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Figure out why the Genesee River floods when
heavy rain falls to the south, up to 50 miles away. See historic photos right
where they were taken, with the fury of the Mighty Genesee River on full
display. Meet at Middle Falls.
Registration: Not required
Full Beaver Moon
Friday, November 15, 2024 04:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds,
experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of dawn and dusk. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Knee-High Naturalists - Animals Prepare for Winter
Monday, November 18, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
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. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Explore Letchworth - Denton Brook
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A series of nature walks aimed to immerse
participants into the diversity of habitats that can be found in Letchworth
State Park. Meet at Castile Entrance Gate.
Registration: Not required
Stick Season
Saturday, November 23, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Leaves are down, once lush forests are a sea of
sticks. That means canyon views are further and wider! Welcome to stick season. Meet at Highbanks Recreation Area hot air balloon themed playground.
Registration: Not required
Knee-High Naturalists - Moon, Stars & Planets
Monday, December 2, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
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. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Tracking Predators
Saturday, December 7, 2024 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
We'll hike to Trout Pond to keep our eyes to the
ground, finding signs of creatures that have gone by. Some critters might be
tracking prey themselves. Many are signs that the park's forests are recovering
after the heavy industrialization of the 1800s. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mt. Morris Moonrise
Sunday, December 15, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds,
experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of dawn and dusk. Meet at South Highbanks picnic shelter.
Registration: Not required
Knee-High Naturalists - Trees
Monday, December 16, 2024 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3680
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. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
50th Annual Letchworth-Silver Lake Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Letchworth State Park
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered on Perry Center, NY. The purpose is to
locate the birds using this area which includes all of Silver Lake and the
northern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Perry Center, NY.
Registration: Not required
5th Annual Granger-Hunt Christmas Bird Count
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Letchworth State Park
Interested persons will be searching a
fifteen-mile diameter circle centered in Granger, NY. The purpose is to locate
the birds using this area which includes a section of the Genesee River and the
southern half of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Granger, NY.
Registration: Not required