Interpretive Program

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. Meet in the Nature Center (Lot 1). All programs are free, but a state park […]

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 […]

Join Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your own. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Meets at the […]

Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about what makes Newport State Park special. 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. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […]

**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 17 OR August 18 OR August 19, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join 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 […]

You won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about Door County’s only bird sanctuary. ODBS 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.  Meets in the Nature Center. Park in Lot 1. […]

Join the park naturalist and explore the old shorelines in Newport. We’ll be on the lookout for ferns, moss, lichens and trees that call the rock formations home. Meet at Lot 2. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with […]

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. Meet at Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all […]

Join park staff around the campfire on this night of the Full Sturgeon Moon. Listen to stories and tales, or share your own. Bring your own chair. Park in Lot 3; follow blacktop path to the fire ring adjacent to the shelter building. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […]