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"Fire on the Genesee"
Friday, May 17, 2013 until Sunday, May 19, 2013 09:30 AM - 04:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Civil War Encampment, Living History and Battle Re-enactments featuring Union, Confederate and Civilian participants. Camps open at 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, battles at 2 pm, Highbanks Recreation Area.
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Bird Tour
Sunday, May 19, 2013 06:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Carpool through the Park on east or west sides of the river visiting many different habitats that will enable observers to locate over 75 species of birds. Sponsored by the Rochester Birding Association.
Mt. Morris Dam snack Bar. Bring a lunch. Will car pool. 6 hours.
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William Pryor Letchworth Birthday Celebration
Wednesday, May 22, 2013 09:00 AM - 01:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
School groups are encouraged to attend this event. The general public is also welcome. An outdoor celebration with 10 stations to visit, each station will have a different topic of discussion. Topics include flintknapping, civil war camp life, wool spining, and the opportunity to listen and watch a portrayal of Mr. Letchworth and Caroline Bishop. Cake will be available.
Call 585-493-3616 for more information. The event will take place at the museum area.
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New York Atlatl Association Competition
Friday, May 24, 2013 until Sunday, May 26, 2013
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Various spear throwing competitions for target accuracy (International Standard Accuracy Contest (ISAC), and NYAA contests (Team, Individual, Animal, European, International and European). Open to the public with demonsration equipment available
Times: Friday after 4 pm, Saturday before and after the Free Learn to Catch a Fish Family Picnic, and Sunday until 3 pm.
Trailside Lodge.
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Crepuscular Walk: Full Moon Beaver Walk
Friday, May 24, 2013 07:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Parade Grounds Parking Lot. Brush, water and muddy spots. Will car pool. 2 hours, 1 mile.
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Free 'Learn to Catch a Fish' Family Picnic
Saturday, May 25, 2013 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Carnival style event featuring games, activities, educational workshops, free fishing (no license required), free lunch and door prizes. Presented in conjunction with DEC. Meet at the Trailside Lodge.
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Get Your "Doo Wop" on at the Dam!
Sunday, May 26, 2013 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 658-4790
Come on down to the Mt. Morris Dam for some 1950s syle family fun. Games, music, food & dancing!
This is a free event. All are welcome! For details, please contact the Mt. Morris Dam Visitor Center at 585-658-4790.
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Geology Walk
Monday, May 27, 2013 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Geology, history and nature lore are the subjects of a walk into the changing path of the Lower Falls. Lots of steps and muddy spots.
Parking lot past Cabin Area "B." Lots of steps and muddy spots.
2 hours, 1 mile.
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How the Gorge was Formed - Story of the Park
Monday, May 27, 2013 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Follow short, paved, handicap-accessible walkways. Comprehensive introduction to Letchworth State Park as viewed from Inspiration Point which covers geology, flacial and human history plus plant and animal lore.
Inspiration Point Parking Lot. 1 hour. 1/4 mile.
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Memorial Tree Walk
Monday, May 27, 2013 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
A general history and nature walk. We will visit the historical memorial trees that have been planted on the Glen Iris Estate, and also view two State Champions.
Meet at the Museum. 2 hours, 1 mile.
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Brooks & Brambles - Gibsonville Road to Perry Gate
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Letchworth State Park has over 50 miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dates. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended. Car-pooling is required.
Perry Entrance. Mud, prickers, poison ivy, and stream crossings. Bring a lunch. Will car pool.
4 hours, 2 miles.
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Warbler Walk - Common Species
Thursday, May 30, 2013 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Each week, actual nesting sites will be visited and we will search for a third of the park's nesting warbler species, as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended.
Castile Entrance Gate. Will car pool. 3 hours, 1 mile or more.
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Gibsonville Walk
Sunday, June 02, 2013 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Visit the vanished village of Gibsonville. Bring a lunch.
Silver Lake Outlet Bridge, one mile north of Perry Exit on Main Park Road. 3 hours, 2 miles.
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Brooks & Brambles - Five Corners to DeGolyer Road
Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Letchworth State Park has over 50 miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy, and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended. Car pooling is required.
Castile Entrance. 4 hours, 2 miles.
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Warbler Walk - Uncommon Species
Thursday, June 06, 2013 07:00 AM - 09:30 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Each week, actual nesting sites will be visited and we will search for a third of the park's nesting warbler species, as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended.
Portageville Entrance Gate. Will car pool. 2 1/2 hours, 1 mile.
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Friends of Letchworth Trail Workday
Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Help Letchworth State Park care for its many fine hiking trails. Members of Friends of Letchworth and anyone else who wants to join will meet at the gathering places, get signed in as a volunteer so that the vehicle use charge is waived and then travel to the work site. The focus will be to re-paint the trail blazes, if weather permits, pick up trash and clear brush. Sessions will last two to three hours, but participants may leave early or stay late to help finish a project.
Bring hand tools (pruners, loppers, grass whips, small handsaws), work gloves, water and snacks. (2-3 hours)
Oakland Rd. jct Rte 436 in Oakland, NY.
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Brooks & Brambles - DeGolyer Road to Castile Gate
Wednesday, June 12, 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Letchworth State Park has over 50 miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended. Car pool is required.
Castile Entrance Gate. 4 hours, 2 miles.
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Warbler Walk - Rare Species
Thursday, June 13, 2013 07:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
With 25 species, Letchworth State Park may have more nesting species of wood warblers than anywhere else in the world! Each week, actual nesting sites will be visited and we will search for a third of the park's nesting warbler species, as we study the factors that yield such diversity. Binoculars recommended. May car pool.
3 hours, 1 mile or more. Meet at the Parade Grounds Parking Lot.
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Brooks & Brambles - Griffith Road to Pennycook
Wednesday, June 19, 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Letchworth State Park has over 50 miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored. Long pants, sturdy footwear (for mud, prickers, poison ivy and stream crossings) and packed lunch or snacks are all recommended. Car-pooling is required.
Junction of Pennycook Road and State Route 436 (1/4 mile east of Parade Grounds Entrance). 4 hours, 2 miles.
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Rock and Roll into Summer!
Saturday, June 22, 2013 02:00 PM - 09:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Musical performances. Family activities. Food and fireworks. Join us at the Highbanks Recreation Area for a summer celebration.
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Friends of Letchworth Trail Workday
Sunday, June 23, 2013 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Help Letchworth State Park care for its many fine hiking trails. Members of Friends of Letchworth and anyone else who wants to join will meet at the gathering places, get signed in as a volunteer so that the vehicle use charge is waived and then travel to the work site. The focus will be to repaint the trail blazes, if weather permits, pick up trash and clear brush. Bring hand tools (pruners, loppers, grass whips, small handsaws) work gloves, water and snacks.
Sessions will last two to three hours, but participants may leave early or stay late to help finish a project.
Oakland Rd. jct Rte 436 in Oakland, NY.
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Brooks and Brambles - Along Dishmill Creek
Wednesday, June 26, 2013 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Letchworth State Park has over 50 miles of boundary line that traverses many scenic hills and dales. Ten miles in five sessions will be explored.
Parade Grounds Entrance off Route 436. Mud, prickers, poison ivy, and stream crossings. Bring a lunch. Will car pool. 4 hours, 2 miles.
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Crepuscular Walk - Summer's Eve by the River
Friday, June 28, 2013 07:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
In a less familiar realm of sights and sounds, experience the changing colors and moods in the blending zone of daylight and "nightlight." Star watching will follow programs, weather permitting. Flashlight recommended.
Lower Falls Restaurant Parking Lot. May car pool. 3 hours, 2 miles.
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11th Annual Photographer's Dream Day
Saturday, June 29, 2013 09:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 658-4790
Join the Corps of Engineers & the Canyon Camera Club for a day of picture taking & learning. Pack a lunch & enjoy photo seminars, photo walks, & interesting subjects.
This is a free public event! For details, please contact the Mount Morris Dam Visitor Center at 585-658-4790.
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Indoor Ed-ventures: Butterfly Beauties
Saturday, June 29, 2013 02:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3625
Study the beauty and composition of hundreds of dried butterfly specimens representing most of the world's butterfly families. Dozens of local and New York species as well as those found in the Niagara Parks Butterfly Conservatory are specially noted. Butterfly structure and local natural history will be featured in two new butterfly videos. This is an excellent primer for the Butterfly Walk on July 6th.
Conference Room of the Visitor Center. 2 hours.
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Nearby Excursion to Rattlesnake Hill State Wildlife Management Area
Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:00 AM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 483-3625
Upland habitats include mature woodland, overgrown fields, conifer plantations, old growth apple orchards, wetlands and open meadows.
Car caravan leaves Visitor Center at 9:30 am or meet on site at Rosses on Rte 70 south of Nunda at the Canaseraga Creek crossing (SR70 junction County Road 54 (Newville Rd.) Bring a lunch. Will car pool and take short walks. 3-5 hours, 1-2 miles (shorter or longer options available).
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Letchworth Luau
Saturday, July 06, 2013 12:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Food, hula dancing and instruction, beach music and lots of swim time will make this day at the pool memorable.
Will take place at the Harvey Pool Complex at the Highbanks Recreation Area.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 09, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 16, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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Blues and Barbecue
Saturday, July 20, 2013 01:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
A family style event featuring bands, barbeque, ending the day with fireworks. Event is from 1:30 pm to 9:30 pm at the Highbanks Recreation Area.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 23, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, July 30, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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Concert on the Hill and Classic Car Show
Saturday, August 03, 2013 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Join us for a fun-filled day of 50s and 60s music, a classic car show, trophies, and food. Bring your blanket and pick your favorite spot on the hill. Trailside Lodge 3 pm to 7 pm. Awards at 6:30 pm.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, August 06, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, August 13, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, August 20, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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Stone Tool Technology Show
Friday, August 23, 2013 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Flintknapping, tool making demonstrations, Native American crafts, 19th century Mountain Men encampment, Atl-Atl competition. At the Highbanks Recreation Area.
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Stone Tool Technology Show
Saturday, August 24, 2013 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Flintknapping, tool making demonstrations, Native American crafts, 19th century Mountain Men encampment, Atl-Atl competition. At the Highbanks Recreation Area.
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Stone Tool Technology Show
Sunday, August 25, 2013 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Flintknapping, tool making demonstrations, Native American crafts, 19th century Mountain Men encampment, Atl-Atl competition. At the Highbanks Recreation Area.
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'Learn about Letchworth' Lecture Series
Tuesday, August 27, 2013 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Lecture programs highlighting the history and environmental heritage of Letchworth and the Genesee Valley area. Presented on Tuesday evenings from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Lower Falls Restaurant.
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Summer Farewell Festival
Sunday, September 01, 2013 01:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Music at its best with live bands, family activities, food, and a great fireworks show. Highbanks Recreation Area.
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Native American & Pioneer Heritage Days
Saturday, September 14, 2013 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Letchworth State Park
Phone: (585) 493-3600
Watch Native American dancers perform traditional dances and learn about their cultural significance. Featuring athletic and craft demonstrations, Native American food, and other goods.
Trailside Lodge Area.
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