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Visit the fastest changing waterfall in Letchworth State Park on Saturday, April 15, 2006. Meet in the parking lot beyond Cabin area "B" on the Lower Falls Road at 1:00 PM. There will be lots of stepps to descend and then climb back up and lots of mud. (2 hours, 1 mile)

Timberdoodle is another name for a woodcock, a small, brown bird that makes a beautiful sound with wind whistling through his wings as he flies courtship displays in the darkening evening sky. Visit the Haunts of the Timberdoodle on the east side of Letchworth State Park on Saturday, April 15 at 6:30 PM. Meet at the entrance road to the Mount Morris Dam on Route 408 outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda. Be prepared for brush and mud and bring a good flashlight. (2 hours, 1 mile)

Learn about the many species of mushrooms and moss found in Letchworth State Park with an expert guide. Meet at the Silver Lake Outlet Bridge on the main park road 1 mile north of the Perry exit on Thursday, April 20, 2006, at 10:00 AM. Dress for the weather and bring water and a lunch. (3 hours, 1 mile)

Help clean up and re-blaze trails in Letchworth State Park to prepare for the Centennial summer. Bring small hand tools (hand saws, loppers, grass whips, work gloves)and water and snacks. Paint and brushes will be provided. Meet at the Castile Entrance at 10:00 AM on Saturday April 22. (2 to 3 hours, 1 to 2 miles)

Explore the site of a pioneer village and a Civilian Conservation Corps Camp in the bounds of Letchworth State Park on Sunday, April 23. Meet at 1:00 PM at the Silver Lake Outlet Bridge on the main park road 1 mile north of the Perry exit. (2 hours, 1 mile)

Ferns unfurl from fiddleheads as they develop in the spring. See how many species can be found and identified on this guided walk in Letchworth State Park. Meet at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 27 at the Silver Lake Outlet Bridge on the main park road 1 mile north of the Perry exit. Be ready for off trail mud and brush and bring water and lunch. A hand lense will be useful, too. (3 hours, 1 mile)

Join thousands in many nations worldwide in celebrating Trees on Arbor Day. Help plant a tree in Letchworth State Park. Meet at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 28 in the Glen Iris / Middle Falls area of Letchworth State Park. The 1/2 hour planting will be followed by a two hour short and slow tree walk in that same area. If you plan to go on the walk, bring water and a lunch.

The song of frogs is one of the earliest and most joyful sounds of spring. Learn what the hidden singers sound and look like in this learning ed-venture. Meet in the Visitor Center in Letchworth State Park at 2:00 Pm on Saturday, April 29. This is a perfect lead-in to the next program later that evening. (2 Hours)

Listen to the songs of frogs singing love songs in the twilight. Other creatures may also be about. Bring a good flashlight and be prepared for wet footing. Meet at the Parade Grounds Parking Lot on the east side of Letchworth State Park off Route 436 outside Portageville on Saturday April 29 at 6:30 PM. (2 hours, 1 mile)

Enjoy and identify the spring song of birds including Eastern Bluebirds in Letchworth State Park. Meet at the Mt. Morris entrance gate on Sunday, April 30 at 8:00 AM. Car pool and short walks, bring binoculars. (3 hours, 1 or more miles)

Have you ever seen the tiny blossom of Trailing Arbutus? If not, here is your chance for this and other spring beauties. Meet in the Parade Grounds parking lot on the east side of Letchworth State Park off Route 436 outside Portageville at 1:00 PM on Sunday April 30. Will car pool. (3 hours, 1 mile)

Measure the advance of spring and search for wildflowers while hiking the Gorge Trail high above the Genesee River in Letchworth State Park. Meet at the Upper St. Helena Picnic Area at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 4. Bring a lunch and water. Will car pool. (3 hours, 1 mile)

Search for resident birds as well as those passing through on migration along trails and old carraige roads in Letchworth State Park. Use ears and eyes to locate as many species as possible. Meet at the Portageville Entrance gate at 8:00 am on Sunday, May 7. Bring binoculars. (3 hours, 1 mile or more)

Join Master Fisherman George Dovolas at Silver Lake State Park Boat Launch at 9:00 am on Saturday, May 6 to learn all about catching fish at the lake. Bring your own tackle if you have it. George will discuss gear, lures, and technique. The boat launch is off West Lake Road. (3 hours)

Learn about the tiny, brightly colored songbirds known as warblers throughvideo and song. Meet in the Conference Room of the Visitor Center at Letchworth State Park at 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 6, to meet the twenty-five species that have nested in the park. (2 hours)

Explore the beautiful Upper and Middle Falls area at Letchworth State Park to enjoy the spring wildflowers. Learn why flowers are fewer tham formerly. Meet at the museum at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 7. A hand lens will be useful, but there will be some to share. (3 hours, 1 mile)

Follow the border of Letchworth State Park cross-country off trail with a naturalist guide. Expect mud, steep hills, stream crossings, prickers and poison ivy. See parts of the park that few have visited. Meet at the junction of Pennycook Road and State Route 436 (1/4 mile east of Parade Grounds Entrance)at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 11. Bring lunch and water. Will car pool. (4 hours, 2 miles)

Supporters of The Genesee Naturalist and park volunteers are invited to join for a luncheon at the Glen Iris on Saturday, May 13. We will pay our own way and order from the menue. Lunch will be from 11:30 until about 1:00. We will meet at 1:30 to car pool and take short walks to visit special park places. Make reservations to Doug Bassett at 585-493-3625 by Monday, May 8.

Supporters of The Genesee Naturalist and park volunteers are invited to Join Naturalist Doug Bassett on an exploration of special places in Letchworth State Park entitled "Rocks, Birds and Flowers" on May 13 at 1:30 pm. We will meet at the Museum following the Supporters Luncheon and combine car pooling and short walks. (2 hours)

Try to find owls in the mysterious twilight hours at Letchworth State Park. Use tape recordings of owl calls to lure the birds close enough to see. Meet at Trailside Lodge at 7:00 pm on Saturday, May 13. Bring a flashlight. (2 hours, 1 mile)

Learn to identify birds by sight and song and enjoy a spring morning in Letchworth State Park. Meet at 8:00 am at the Castile Entrance on Sunday, May 14. Will car pool. Bring binoculars. short drives and walks. ( 3 hours, 1 or more miles)

Seek out spring blossoms in the woodlands of Letchworth State Park. Meet at 1:00 pm at the Parade Grounds (off of Route 436 on the east side of the park)on Sunday, May 14. Bring wildflower books and a hand lens. Will car pool. (3 hours, 1 mile)