Events

Meet some of the less familiar residents of Letchworth State Park with an expert naturalist guide. Meet at the Silver Lake Outlet Bridge (i mile north of the Perry Exit) at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Bring a lunch. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Study fern fiddleheads before they unfurl. Meet at the Silver Lake Outlet Bridge (1 mile north of Perry Exit) at 1:00 pm on Thursday, April 26, 2007. Bring a hand lens if you have one. Be ready for hills and mud. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Study some of the trees that grow in Letchworth State Park on this Arbor Day Hike. Meet in the Middle Falls area at 11:00 am on Friday, April 27, 2007. Bring a lunch. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Celebrate Arbor Day in Letchworth State Park. Join a tree planting ceremony followed by a tree walk. Meet in the Middle Falls Area at 10:30am on Friday, April 27, 2007. 1/2 hour.

Meet the frogs who live in Letchworth State Park through pictures and sounds. Meet in the Conference Room of the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2007. 2 hours.

Enjoy the spring song of frogs and maybe other creatures too on a twilight hike in Letchworth State Park. Meet at the Parade Grounds Parking Lot (off Route 436 out of Portageville towards Nunda)at 7:00 pm on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Bring a flashlight. Will car pool. 2 hours 1/2 mile.

Enjoy the spring woods in Letchworth State Park on this Guided Nature walk. Meet at the second overlook on Lower Falls Road at 1:00 pm on Sunday, April 29, 2007. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Follow Dishmill Creek off trail in Letchworth State Park with a naturalist guide. Dress for stream crossings and brush. Bring water and a lunch. Will car pool. Meet at the Parade Grounds Entrance on Route 436 out of Portageville towards Nunda at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 3, 2007. 4 hours, 2 miles.

Held at the William B. Hoyt Visitor Center off Route 408 out of Mt. Morris towards Nunda. 10:00am until 2:00 pm, on Saturday May 5, 2007. Many presntations. 4 hours.

Enjoy the spring woods of Letchworth State Park on a guided nature hike. Meeta at the Council Grounds Parking lot at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 6, 2007. 2 hours, 1 mile.

Follow the Boundary of Letchworth State Park off trail with a naturalist guide. Dress for stream crossings and brush. Bring water and a lunch. Be prepared for steep hills. Meet at 10:00 am at the junction of Pennycook Road and Route 436 ( 1/4 mile eat of Parade Grounds Entrance)on Thursday, May 10, 2007. 4 hours, 2 miles.

The 15th annual TGN supporters picnic will be a luncheon at the Glen Iris Inn. People will order from the menu. Reservations must be made by Monday May 8 by calling 585-493-3625. Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 11:30 am. 2 hours.

Supporters of The Genesee Naturalist are invitedcto join this special program following the supporters luncheon, Meet at the museum in Letchworth State Park at 1:30 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Will car pool. 2 hours, stops and short walks.

Try to talk to owls in the twilight at Letchworth State Park. Meet at Trailside Lodge at 7:30 pm on Saturday, May 12, 2007. Bring a flashlight. 2 hours, 1 mile.

See how many bird species can be found and identified during this hike at Letchworth State Park. Bring binoculars. Meet at thec Portageville Entrance Gate at 8:00 am on Sunday, may 13, 2007. 3 hours, 1 or more miles.

Search for wildflowers in the woods of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the museum at 1:00 pm on Sunday, May 13, 2007. Bring a hand lens if you have one. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Follow the park boundary of Letchworth State Park off trail with a naturalist guide. Dress for stream crossings and brush. Expect some steep hills. Bring water and a lunch. Meet at the Castile Entrance Gate at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 17, 2007. Will car pool. 4 hours, 2 miles.

See how many species of birds can be found and identified during this walk in Letchworth State Park. Bring Binoculars. Meet at the Castile Entrance Gat at 8:00 am on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Will car pool. 3 hours 1 or more miles.

Highbanks Recreation Area, Letchworth State Park. Camps will be open between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Battle at 2:00 pm. Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2007.

Highbanks Recreation Area, Letchworth State Park. Camps will be open between 9:30 am and 4:30 pm. Battle at 2:00 pm. Saturday, May 19 and Sunday, May 20, 2007.

Explore the woods of Letchworth State Park searching for wildflowers. Bring a hand lens and wildflower book if you have them. Meet at the Parade Grounds parking area (off Route 436 out of Portageville towards Nunda) at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 19, 2007. Will car pool. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Held at the Highbanks Recreation Area in Letchworth State Park. Camps open from 10: am until 4:30 pm. Battle at 2:00 pm. Saturday, May 19 and Sunday May 20, 2007

Help clear the trails at Letchworth State Park. Meet at the Castile Entrance at 10:00 am on Sunday, May 20, 2007. Bring hand tools, work gloves. 2 to 3 hours, 1 mile.

Learn to identify some of the species of warblers nesting in Letchworth State Park. Meet in the Conference Room of the Visitor Center at 2:00 pm on Sunday, May 20, 2007. 2 hours.

Enjoy the first sunset of summer on the longest day of the year on this walk on the east side of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the junction of Route 408 and River Road outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Bring a flashlight.

Enjoy the first sunset of summer on the longest day of the year on this walk on the east side of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the junction of Route 408 and River Road outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Bring a flashlight.

Enjoy the first sunset of summer on the longest day of the year on this walk on the east side of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the junction of Route 408 and River Road outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Bring a flashlight.

Half- mile loop with 10 stations presentimng information about area and park history and activities. School program, public welcome to join. Museum area of Letchworth State Park. 9:00 am, Wednesday, May 23, 2007. 4 hours.

Enjoy the first sunset of summer on the longest day of the year on this walk on the east side of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the junction of Route 408 and River Road outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Bring a flashlight.

Search the spring woods for wildflowers in Letchworth State Park. Meet at the Parade Grounds Parking area (off Route 436 out of Portageville towards Nunda) at 10:00 am on Thursday, May 24, 2007. Bring a hand lens and flower book and a lunch. Will car pool. 3 hours, 1 mile.

Enjoy the first sunset of summer on the longest day of the year on this walk on the east side of Letchworth State Park. Meet at the junction of Route 408 and River Road outside Mt. Morris towards Nunda, at 7:30 pm on Thursday, June 21, 2007. Bring a flashlight.

Massed launch of hot air balloons from Archery Field in Letchworth State Park. Weather dependent. 6:30pm, Friday, May 25, 2007.