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Sat 01 Feb
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- Short Stories along the Genesee Valley Canal
Saturday, February 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
A lecture series focusing on short stories related to the Genesee Valley Canal. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 01 Feb
Trout Pond Farmstead Ski
Saturday, February 1, 2025 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Enjoy a guided ski tour through the farmstead. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun 02 Feb
FROSTY RIVER VIEWS: Mt. Morris Dam to Hogsback
Sunday, February 2, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A winter hike along the scenic path from the Mt. Morris Dam to Hogsback. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, West Side.
Registration: Not required
Mon 03 Feb
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Winter’s Food
Monday, February 3, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3600

A program for children ages 3-6 to explore the winter food sources for wildlife. Please call (585) 493-3600. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Wed 05 Feb
WINTER TREK: Bear Hollow
Wednesday, February 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Hike through Bear Hollow on this winter trek with scenic views of the park's wilderness. Meet at Bear Hollow Trailhead.
Registration: Not required
Thu 06 Feb
HOME ECOLOGIST: Birch Stands (Basic)
Thursday, February 6, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about the ecology of birch stands on this short hike. Meet at Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 08 Feb
Frozen Bogs
Saturday, February 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A winter walk through the frozen bogs to explore the landscape and wildlife. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 08 Feb
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- Floral Family Secrets: The Patterns of Plant Identification
Saturday, February 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Discover the patterns of plant identification with Lara Hargrave. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Wed 12 Feb
WINTER TREK: Kisil Point
Wednesday, February 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A guided winter trek exploring Kisil Point. Meet at Gibsonville Trailhead (Trail #19).
Registration: Not required
Sat 15 Feb
Maple Sapturday: Wildlife of the Sugarbush
Saturday, February 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Join a walk through the sugarbush and explore wildlife. Sugar house open until 12:30pm. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 15 Feb
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- Through the Years: Stories from the Oldest County Forest in NYS
Saturday, February 15, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Explore the history of the oldest county forest in NYS with Claudia Nusstein. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 15 Feb
Great Backyard Bird Count
Saturday, February 15, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun 16 Feb
Exploring Snowflakes
Sunday, February 16, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about the formation and shapes of snowflakes during this indoor workshop. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon 17 Feb
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Beavers!
Monday, February 17, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3600

A program designed for children ages 3-6 to learn about beavers. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Wed 19 Feb
WINTER TREK: Fiddler’s Elbow
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
A guided winter trek at Fiddler's Elbow. Meet at Campground Registration Building, Perry Entrance.
Registration: Not required
Wed 19 Feb
HOME ECOLOGIST: Birch Stands
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about birch stands on this intermediate hike. Meet at Visitor Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Feb
Maple SAPturday
Saturday, February 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and maple tree identification. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Feb
WINTER LECTURE SERIES- A Living Legacy: Memorial Trees of Letchworth State Park
Saturday, February 22, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn about the memorial trees of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Feb
Snowshoe Walk
Saturday, February 22, 2025 02:30 PM - 03:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
A guided snowshoe walk through Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Wed 26 Feb
WINTER TREK: Lee’s Landing
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A guided winter trek to Lee's Landing. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 01 Mar
Maple SAPturday
Saturday, March 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and wildlife of the sugaring woods. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Tue 04 Mar
HOME ECOLOGIST: Making Maple Syrup (Basic)
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn the basics of making maple syrup. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center
Registration: Not required
Wed 05 Mar
Winter Trek: Highbanks Canyon
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
These intermediate to difficult level hikes are for those who enjoy the thrill of a more exploratory nature walk. Outings visit farther to reach places within the park. Bring a lunch and be prepared for the weather during the several hour trek. Scenic views of the park's northern most canyon. (4 miles). Meet at camper registration building just inside the Perry entrance (7957 Schenck Road, Perry, NY).
Registration: Not required
Sat 08 Mar
Maple SAPturday
Saturday, March 8, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and maple tree identification. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 08 Mar
FURBEARERS
Saturday, March 8, 2025 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
A lecture about the magic of furbearers with Conrad Baker. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon 10 Mar
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Maple Sugar Yum
Monday, March 10, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3600

A program for children ages 3-6 about maple syrup. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Wed 12 Mar
Winter Trek: Gibsonville Trail
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
These intermediate to difficult level hikes are for those who enjoy the thrill of a more exploratory nature walk. Outings visit farther to reach places within the park. Bring a lunch and be prepared for the weather during the several hour trek. Discover how nature has reclaimed the former village site of Gibsonville. (2-3 miles). Meet at Gibsonville Trailhead (Trail #19) on main park road, 1 mile north of the Perry entrance (42.701744, -77.937996).
Registration: Not required
Wed 12 Mar
Spring Equinox Walk
Wednesday, March 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
View the scenery of the Great Bend Canyon from along the Gorge Trail. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. (1 mile) Meet at Archery Field Overlook.
Registration: Not required
Thu 13 Mar
HOME ECOLOGIST: Making Maple Syrup (Intermediate)
Thursday, March 13, 2025 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn intermediate techniques for making maple syrup. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 15 Mar
Maple SAPturday
Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Learn the process of maple sugaring from sap to syrup. Morning walks at 10:00am discuss the history of maple sugaring and wildlife of the sugaring woods. To learn how present-day maple syrup is made, the sugarhouse will be open from 10:00am-12:30pm. There will be syrup samples! Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sat 22 Mar
NYS Maple Weekends
Saturday, March 22, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun 23 Mar
NYS Maple Weekends
Sunday, March 23, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon 24 Mar
KNEE-HIGH NATURALISTS: Enchanted Spring
Monday, March 24, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
(585) 493-3600

A program for children ages 3-6 about spring. Space is limited, registration required by calling 585-493-3680. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Required
Sat 29 Mar
NYS Maple Weekends
Saturday, March 29, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Sun 30 Mar
NYS Maple Weekends
Sunday, March 30, 2025 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Continual demonstrations of maple sugaring techniques and hourly walks. Pancake breakfasts available for purchase from 10:00am-1:00pm, courtesy of the Friends of Letchworth State Park. Meet at Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required