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SUMMARY:Story in the Rocks: Let's Talk Fossils
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop-in interpretive program. \n\n\n\nTake on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? Take part in a self-paced fossil scavenger hunt.  \n\n\n\nLook for the table set up in the picnic area\, Lot 3.  \n\n\n\nFossils found near Newport by Master Naturalist Mary O’Grady\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/2023-07-01-story-in-the-rocks/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230705T100000
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Forests of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Scheckler\n\n\n\nHike 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. \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/2023-07-05-trees-of-newport-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T113000
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SUMMARY:Navigation Skills: Orienteering\, Map & Compass
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy Ken Fosczc\n\n\n\nJoin search and rescue volunteer and retired fire chief Ken Foszcz as he shares his vast knowledge of navigation and orienteering. You will learn outdoor skills\, how to read a topographical map and how to correctly use a compass.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion will start in the Nature Center (Lot 1) with outdoor activities to follow. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy Ken Foszcz\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/2023-07-6-navigation-skills-orienteering/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230707T140000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173001Z
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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\, if available\, and learn about pollinator habitat. \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/2023-07-07-meet-the-monarchs/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T113000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173515Z
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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/2023-07-13-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T140000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173904Z
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SUMMARY:Wings of the Night Bat Program
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Little Brown Bat\, J. N. Stuart via Flickr Creative Commons\n\n\n\nJoin the park naturalist for this program about bats\, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin\, their lifecycle\, and threats challenging the bat population.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature 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/2023-07-13-wings-of-the-night-bat-program/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T143000
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SUMMARY:Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Barred Owl; © Len Villano\n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about Door County’s only bird sanctuary.  \n\n\n\nODBS staff will be on hand with some of their resident birds for you to see up close and personal. Find out about the important work they are doing at the sanctuary.  \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center. Park in 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/2023-07-14-open-door-bird-sanctuary/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230716T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230716T230000
DTSTAMP:20230618T184548Z
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SUMMARY:Universe in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then we look to the heavens through a high powered telescope to experience stars\, planets and galaxies. You won’t want to miss this chance to enjoy the skies at Wisconsin’s first International Dark Sky Park.  \n\n\n\nNo seating is provided\, so bring your own chairs or blankets. Flashlights or headlamps with red lenses\, binoculars and bug spray are recommended also.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the shelter building; this is about a 800-foot walk on a paved path from Lot 3. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy Denny Moutray\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/2023-07-16-universe-in-the-park/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230720T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230720T143000
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SUMMARY:Tree ID at Newport
DESCRIPTION:Arborist Donna Danielson will be leading a hike on the Sugarbush Trail\, discussing tree identification\, life cycles and shared history with humans. Learn as you hike on this easy 1-1/4 mile loop.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 4. \n\n\n\nDonna Danielson\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/2023-07-20-tree-id-at-newport/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230722T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230722T143000
DTSTAMP:20230701T155632Z
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SUMMARY:Fern Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:June 2023: Delivery of Phase 2 materials\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter 2022: Phase 1 construction\n\n\n\n\n\nMaterials have been delivered for construction of the remaining 1\,200′ of elevated boardwalk along the Fern Trail. (We completed the first 600′ between September and early December of 2022.) \n\n\n\nWe expect the typical work day to be: gather in Lot 3 at 8:45am to be on the trail by about 9:00am; lunch at 1:00pm; a short work period after lunch to wrap up the day by 2:30 to 3:00pm. We work rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThe best way to receive complete details about this and future Fern Trail work days is to join our volunteer email group. You can do that here: https://groups.io/g/NewportFriendsAndVolunteers.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-22-fern-trail-work-day/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230722T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230722T113000
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SUMMARY:Summer Fields Guided Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join local naturalists as they get out and enjoy a hike in the park’s meadow. Learn about how it has evolved and how it is changing.  \n\n\n\nMeet at 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/2023-07-22-summer-fields-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230725T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230725T113000
DTSTAMP:20230618T231620Z
CREATED:20230618T231618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T231620Z
UID:5367-1690279200-1690284600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome\, no writing or drawing skills are necessary.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great way to connect with nature; to slow down and observe what is going on around you. Some materials provided or you can bring your own journal. Bring an open mind and adventurous heart.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nSample nature journal entry; courtesy Alison Kent\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/2023-07-25-nature-journaling/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230726T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230726T113000
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SUMMARY:Wonderful Forests of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Scheckler\n\n\n\nHike 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. \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/2023-07-26-trees-of-newport-guided-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230728T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230728T113000
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SUMMARY:Let's Go See: Poison Ivy Exposed!
DESCRIPTION:Newport Beach: gear left perilously close to a patch of poison ivy\n\n\n\nMeet with park naturalist Beth Bartoli to learn to identify and avoid poison ivy. \n\n\n\nMeet by the gate 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/2023-07-28-lets-go-see-poison-ivy/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230729T203000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230729T220000
DTSTAMP:20230619T000306Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nIf needed\, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 1. In case of rain\, program will be cancelled. \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/2023-07-29-full-moon-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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