Forests and Windstorms with Lee Frelich
Windstorms are a major factor influencing the structure and composition of forests. We will examine the different types of windstorms that we have in the Great Lakes region, how trees of different sizes and species respond to wind, tree mortality during severe storms, and the landscape patterns created by wind disturbance in forests. We will […]
Full Moon Hike
Join the park manager on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. […]
Celebrating National Fossil Day
We will be exploring for fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport. Newport is a great place to find Silurian-era fossils, such as honeycomb coral, brachiopods, and crinoids, which are remnants of a shallow tropical sea that once covered the area over 400 million years ago. (Wisconsin was located then at 20 degrees South […]
Celebrating Bat Week
Join Newport State Park to help us celebrate bats during Bat Week! Participate in hands-on activities and learn how bats help us in our own backyards by eating insects, pollinating plants, and spreading seeds. Bat Week is an annual international celebration of the role of bats in nature, and is designed to raise awareness about […]
Halloween Nature Hike
Where can you find Witches Caps, Dead Man's Fingers, Earth Tongues and Witches Butter? In the woods, of course! Join park naturalist Beth Bartoli and fungi expert Charlotte Lukes on a search for nature's Halloween treats. Meet at Lot 2. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. […]