Events
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Nature Journaling
Head out with the park naturalists and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Materials provided, or bring your own. […]
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Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and learn how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. There will be games, prizes, cupcakes, and photo ops! Held in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 11
The Hike this Week Rowleys Bay Trail4.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on […]
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Mink River Preserve Field Trip
We are fortunate that an internationally recognized freshwater estuary is just down the road from Newport State Park! Join park naturalists for an easy 1.6 mile hike on the Shoenbrunn Trail to learn about freshwater systems, the locally-famed Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, and the importance of preserving wetlands. Meet at the Shoenbrunn Trailhead parking lot off […]
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Meet the Monarchs!
Join the park naturalist and learn all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle, including migration. She will also talk about Newport's Monarch monitoring site, and how you can monitor your own milkweed or pollinator garden. Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 12
The Hike this Week Newport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on June […]
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Let’s Clean Up Europe Bay Beach!
Summer fun at Newport leads to long-lasting and harmful souvenirs on the beach. Preserve Lake Michigan’s pristine shores while participating in citizen science! Collected trash will be entered into the Alliance for the Great Lake’s database on litter and plastic pollution through their Adopt-A-Beach program. Meet at the parking area at the end of Europe […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 13
The Hike this Week Europe Bay Trail6.8 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am Potluck picnic to follow!! As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  Hikes will take place on Tuesday at […]