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Stewards of Letchworth Day

The ‘Friends of Letchworth State Park’ send a HUGE SHOUT OUT to all of the awesome volunteers who came out this morning to help dig up some invasive species (specifically slender false brome) at Inspiration Point for our 6th annual ” (aka ‘Stewardship Day’). Altogether a dozen garbage bags were filled. And the rain held off until the end 🙂!
A very special thank you to Brittany Hernon and team from WNY PRISM at SUNY at Buffalo State for coordinating this event
along with ‘Friends of Letrchworth State Park’ Trustee John Kantrowski!
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2023 Maple Syrup Weekends Were a Success, Thank You!

Indulge in the Sweet Taste of New York State at Letchworth State Park’s Pancake Breakfast

Letchworth State Park is hosting a delectable event that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you with a sweet memory. The Pancake Breakfast at the Humphrey Nature Center is an occasion that brings together the flavors of fresh pancakes, juicy sausages, and the finest New York State Maple Syrup.

The syrup making demonstration is a highlight of the event, giving you an insight into how this sweet treat is made. You’ll learn about the process of tapping trees and boiling down the sap to create the perfect syrup that pairs perfectly with your pancakes. The syrup used in the breakfast is sourced locally, so you know you’re getting the real deal.

The menu features fluffy pancakes, accompanied by sizzling sausages, butter, and the star of the show – New York State Maple Syrup. You’ll be able to drizzle as much syrup as you like, allowing you to customize the perfect bite. To complement your meal, the breakfast includes coffee, tea, hot chocolate, orange juice, and milk to suit your taste preferences.

This pancake breakfast is the perfect way to start your day and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Letchworth State Park. The Humphrey Nature Center is an idyllic location that provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to indulge in a breakfast that is both delicious and educational. Get your tickets now and savor the sweet taste of New York State at Letchworth State Park’s Pancake Breakfast.

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CCC Legacy Day, August 6, 2022 – Public Welcome

Whether they realize it or not, visitors to Letchworth State Park find themselves surrounded by many contributions of Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) workers from nearly 90 years ago.  The Lower Falls Arch Bridge, stone walls and stairways, cabins, picnic shelters, the iconic stone picnic tables, and much more are the product of the labor of these men.  For many years the Letchworth Park staff, and members of the Friends of Letchworth have honored their contributions with an annual CCC Day, first as a reunion for former CCC participants and now as a remembrance.  This year that day will be Saturday, August 6.

The celebration will begin at 10 a.m. with a flag-raising and the laying of a wreath at the CCC monument near the Lower Falls parking lot.    A visit to the site of one of the four CCC camps that were housed in Letchworth, Lower Falls Camp #49 will follow.   

A program with speakers and exhibits starts at 11 a.m. in the shelter at the Tea Table picnic area. Visits to the sites of the St. Helena, Gibsonville, and Big Bend Camps are scheduled at intervals during the early afternoon.  The public is encouraged to join in the event for all or any part of the day to learn about these men who did so much to make Letchworth the wonderful place it is today.

Highlighted this year will be the most recent historic restoration project of the Friends of Letchworth.  The stone tables at Tea Table, Wolf Creek, and Eddy’s picnic areas have been restored to their original beauty and utility.  At Tea Table, replica benches have been added to recreate the picnic area much as it was in the late 1930’s.

These restorations were a major project for the Friends and couldn’t have been accomplished with out funding from two major grants and generous donations from people who love Letchworth. 

Many thanks go to:

  1. Ralph Wilson Jr. Legacy Funds administered by the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo contributed $50,000.00. The Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Legacy funds were established at the Community Foundation to provide support to four areas that were important to Mr. Wilson: caregivers, community assets, design and access, and youth sports. Endowment funds, like these created to honor Mr. Wilson, are designed to grow over time and provide funding for charitable causes according to a client’s wishes
  2. New York State Parks and Trails Partnership Grants contributed $50,700.00. The Stone Table Restoration at Wolf Creek and Eddy’s Project was supported with funding from the NYS Park and Trail Partnership Grants and New York’s Environmental Protection Fund.  Park and Trail Partnership grants are administered by Parks and Trails New York in partnership with NYS Office of Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation.
  3. And all members and donors to the Friends of Letchworth State Park whose dues and donations funded the remaining $56,716.00 of the total project cost.