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Mon 04 Nov
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
Wed 06 Nov
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
Sat 09 Nov
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
Thu 14 Nov
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
Fri 15 Nov
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
Mon 18 Nov
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
Wed 20 Nov
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
Sat 23 Nov
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
Tue 26 Nov
Explore Letchworth - Old Growth of Dehgayasoh
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 10:00 AM - 01:00 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 Humphrey Nature Center.
Registration: Not required
Mon 02 Dec
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
Wed 04 Dec
Home Ecologists: Where are the Bugs? (Basic)
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Where do bugs go to bed in the winter? Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Sat 07 Dec
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
Thu 12 Dec
Ecologists: Where are the Bugs? (Intermediate)
Thursday, December 12, 2024 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Figure out why Trout Pond is an important bug habitat, even in winter. Meet at Trout Pond.
Registration: Not required
Sun 15 Dec
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
Mon 16 Dec
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
Sat 21 Dec
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
Sat 28 Dec
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