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SUMMARY:Trees of Newport Hike
DESCRIPTION:Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler\, past president of Newport Wilderness Society\, as he shares his knowledge of 30 plus years hiking Newport’s 26 miles of trails.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-05-trees-of-newport-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:Meet the Monarchs!
DESCRIPTION:Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly’s amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any Monarchs that may be ready to go. \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center (Park in Lot 1). \n\n\n\n\n\nFinding Monarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nMonarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nReleasing a Monarch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-05-meet-the-monarchs/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:Nature Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop-in interpretive program. \n\n\n\nThis family-friendly scavenger hunt will get you out looking for treasures in the woods and along the beach. Complete the check off list and bring it back to park staff to talk about your finds and get a prize. No need to bring anything but your sense of adventure!  \n\n\n\nLook for the table in the picnic area\, Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-06-nature-scavenger-hunt/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220807T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220807T160000
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SUMMARY:Smokey Bear's Birthday Bash
DESCRIPTION:Help celebrate Smokey’s 78th birthday. Learn the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. Park staff will be on hand to read the story of Smokey Bear and talk about fire safety. Enjoy some birthday cake and Smokey Bear give-aways.  \n\n\n\nHeld in the Visitors Center\, Lot 1.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-smokey-bear-birthday-bash/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220812T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220812T230000
DTSTAMP:20220728T195019Z
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SUMMARY:Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:‘Three Meteors’; © 2015 Denny Moutray\n\n\n\nJoin astronomy students from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Stay and watch the Perseid meteor shower on peak viewing night.  \n\n\n\nNewport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view the spectacular Perseid meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park.  \n\n\n\nSeating is extremely limited\, so bring a lawn chair or blanket. (Be aware that ticks are a possibility.) Red lens flash lights or headlamps with red lamp capability are recommended; they protect night vision for you and for others who are attending.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the shelter building. (Follow paved path from Lot 3.) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-universe-in-the-park-perseid-meteor-shower/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220819T113000
DTSTAMP:20220728T212508Z
CREATED:20220728T212506Z
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UID:3604-1660903200-1660908600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Herb Hike
DESCRIPTION:Dave LaLuzerne was born with a green spark in his heart. (Interestingly\, his last name is the French word for alfalfa.) Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as an herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop\, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for our health and well-being.  \n\n\n\nDoor County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nJuniper Field\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-19-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220820T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220820T130000
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SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop-in program. \n\n\n\nJoin park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone\, no matter your skill level. Materials provided. Come with an open mind\, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature!  \n\n\n\nWhat nature journaling is: \n\n\n\nA way to connect (or reconnect) with natureA reason to slow down\, observe and reflectA creative outlet with a focusAn excuse to be outdoorsRediscover your sense of wonder\n\n\n\nWhat nature journaling is not: \n\n\n\nOnly for artists and writersA competition with othersA huge time commitment; (can be done anytime with minimal supplies)\n\n\n\nLook for park staff at a picnic table at Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-20-nature-journaling/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220824T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T113000
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CREATED:20220728T220159Z
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SUMMARY:Monarch Madness
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth Bartoli\, Newport’s park naturalist\, on a visit to the monarch nursery\, seeing them at their various stages of growth. You will learn about their amazing life cycle and help release any monarchs that may be ready to go.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center (Lot 1). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinding Monarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nMonarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nReleasing a Monarch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-24-monarch-madness/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 25 OR August 26 OR August 27\, depending on weather conditions.** \n\n\n\nJoin us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be a telescope and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky. All are welcome to bring their own telescopes\, binoculars\, chairs and blankets. Flashlights or headlamps with red lens covers are recommended. It is always a good idea to come during day time hours to familiarize yourself with the area first.  \n\n\n\nAs conditions are unpredictable\, the date for this program will be decided as weather conditions are assessed. Check with the park office\, or the Facebook page (Newport Wilderness Society) for updates. This program will be cancelled if viewing conditions are poor.  \n\n\n\nPark at Lot 3 and follow the marked path.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-star-gazing-at-the-dark-sky-park/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220827T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220827T120000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
DESCRIPTION:Amanita frostiana; courtesy Charlotte Lukes\n\n\n\nCharlotte Lukes\, Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years and she loves to share her knowledge through classes and programs throughout Door County.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related\, so check with the park if you have any questions. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2022-08-27-mushroom-hike-with-charlotte-lukes/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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