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Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth

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Address
1 Letchworth State Park
Castile, NY 14427
Latitude 42.592739
Longitude -78.034711

The Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Park opened in June 2016 and offers year-round environmental education opportunities for school groups, scouts, youth organizations, and the general public. Programming at the center focuses on the main topics of interest around the park, including geology, wildlife and botany. The building is open Thursday - Monday 10:00AM - 5:00PM. The building is closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays November 1 - April 30. Open daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 1 - October 31.

The Humphrey Nature Center houses many interactive exhibits that especially highlight the plants and animals, geology and river ecology of Letchworth State Park. A video through the gorge during each of the four seasons plays on a loop on the face of a large reconstruction of the gorge wall. There is also large classroom/meeting space in the building.

Outside the Humphrey Nature Center you will find an outdoor classroom, butterfly garden, a bird observation station, and sustainable features such as solar panels and a cistern for collecting rainwater. There are trails that leave from the center that bring visitors to different points of interest such as Trout Pond, Inspiration Point Overlook and patches of old growth forest.

For more information about the Humphrey Nature Center, please give us a call at (585) 493-3680.

2025 Genesee Region Environmental Education Brochure

Hours of Operation

  • The building is open Daily 10:00AM - 5:00PM, May 1 - October 31.
    The building is open Thursday to Monday 10:00AM - 5:00PM, November 1 - April 28.
  • Thanksgiving Day--CLOSED
Sat 30 Aug
Overlooking Nature: Furs & Skulls
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Come to see furs and skulls of many animals found in the Letchworth State Park at this informational table. The "Overlooking Nature" series are themed nature tables at various overlooks throughout the park. Environmental educators will be present to answer questions and discuss themed topics. Meet at Archery Field Overlook. (onsite)
Sat 30 Aug
I Didn’t Know That! Fascinating Facts of Letchworth State Park
Saturday, August 30, 2025 01:00 PM - 01:30 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Discover fun and surprising facts about Letchworth State Park you may never have heard! Meet at William Pryor Letchworth Museum.
Sun 31 Aug
Down by the River: Lee’s Landing
Sunday, August 31, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Enjoy going down by the banks of the Genesee River at Lee's Landing. Who knows what we might see! Meet by Lower Falls Restaurant. (2 miles)
Sun 31 Aug
Overlooking Nature: Learn about Letchworth
Sunday, August 31, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
New to the park or looking to brush up on information? An environmental educator will be onsite from 1:00pm–3:00pm to help! The "Overlooking Nature" series are themed nature tables at various overlooks throughout the park. Environmental educators will be present to answer questions and discuss themed topics. Meet at Mt. Morris Dam Overlook, west side of the river. (onsite)
Mon 01 Sep
Tour of Lower Falls
Monday, September 1, 2025 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth
Descend into the Portage Canyon for an introduction into park geology and excellent views of Lower Falls. Meet at Octagon Building in Lower Falls Area. (1 mile)