The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park

10/22/2026

🎉 TWO DAYS AWAY! 🎉

We have some exciting updates to share!

🚜 Wagon rides will be provided by PCS and Gardeau Crest Farm!
🎃 Pumpkins have been generously donated by the DeGroff family!

We are getting SO excited, and our hearts are overflowing with gratitude! To say we are thankful for the continued love and support The ANT receives from our community would be an understatement. It truly takes a village to bring these special moments to life, and we are incredibly fortunate to have such an amazing one standing beside us!

A HUGE THANK-YOU to everyone helping make this event possible:

🍂 The DeGroff and Swyers families
🍂 Perry Central School, Owen Buehler and Daryl McLaughlin
🍂 Jen Shaffer and the 5 for 5 Challenge volunteers
🍂 Our ANT staff and board members
🍂 The Humphrey Nature Center team, including Matt Nusstein, Angela Frink, and Jules Hoepting,
🍂 Letchworth State Park

Your generosity, time, and continued support mean more than words can express. If we’ve missed anyone, we apologize, please know how much you are appreciated!

This is what community is all about, coming together to create meaningful experiences for everyone. We can’t wait to celebrate the season of fall with you!

**TWO MORE DAYS! Who’s ready for some ANT-sized fun?!** 🎃🍂🚜 🐜 💚

10/18/2026

Come visit our educators today from 11–3! We’re talking all about hibernation and which animals settle in for the winter! 🐻 🐢 🐰 🐍

A quick parking reminder for those visiting The ANT! During peak leaf-peeping season, traffic attendants are directing visitors to use the park shuttles. If you’re visiting The ANT, simply let the attendants know your destination is The Autism Nature Trail. They will direct you to our shared parking lot with the Humphrey Nature Center (HNC).

We can’t wait to see you on the trail!

10/15/2026

We are so excited to announce our very first- sensory-friendly Fall Gratitude Stroll!

10/12/2026

We are honored to announce the 5 for 5 Challenge for The ANT! Thank you, Shaffer’s!

We may just have the perfect spot for you to get some outdoor hours in! 🐜 💚

5 for 5 Challenge for The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park!

https://go.rallyup.com/5for5antchallenge

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

Elijah, we agree- introducing Emma- is a great honor! You may want to grab a tissue- happy tears!

Thank you, Emma! You’re an inspiration! 💚 🐜

Join me in a 5 for 5 Challenge to raise funds for The Autism Nature Trail at Letchworth State Park! https://go.rallyup.com/5for5antchallenge

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10/10/2026

Last evening, we celebrated the 5th ANTiversary of The ANT! The incredible support we have received over the years was evident as the event began to come together.

We would like to thank Andrea Harter from Bush Hill Florist and Gift Shoppe in Perry, for being our very first event supporter! Andrea created and donated a masterpiece that embodies imagination and celebration. It truly was a showstopper!

Thank you, Andrea and Gabrielle, for your generosity and for creating such a stunning , ANT-inspired arrangement! We are so grateful for your passion, kindness, and support!