We’ll have a pancake breakfast served by Friends of Letchworth (fee), celebrating the NYS Maple Weekend.
Afterwards, we’ll take a walk around the Humphrey Nature Center, and may encounter the stations to learn about three different techniques for boiling sap: Iroquois Stone Boiling, Iron Pot Fire Pit Boiling and modern evaporator. We'll be back in time for the 1 pm lecture about bluebirds. "Join us as John Rogers explores the life history of the Eastern Bluebird, as well as other birds that nest in bluebird boxes, nest box management, and more! While the focus will be on bluebirds, John will also share his passion for the natural world in hopes that the audience will take away some broader and deeper messages about nature – and life." John Rogers gives a great presentation! Following his presentation is another on bluebird homes led by Doug Bassett, park naturalist. (optional if you want to stay for it).
The address for the Castile entrance is 6787 Co Rd 38, Castile, NY 14427 (The last house address before the gate into the park is 6625 Denton Corners Rd.
Go through gate to STOP sign. Turn right and go about 1.5 miles. You will pass Visitor's Center on left. Look for sign for Humphrey Nature Center. It will be a right turn. Follow road around to nature center.
Alternatively you could meet at Jeanie's house in Geneseo no later than 10:20 am. Let us know when you RSVP if you need her address.
We will meet at the Humphrey Nature Center in Letchworth State Park.
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