Interpretive Program

Join the park naturalist on this 1-mile hike to look for signs of spring. Hear about wildflower names, stories and folklore. Meet at Lot 1. All 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. […]

Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on territory; there will be a few migrants moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

Celebrate Mom with a walk in the woods. We’ll hike the 1-mile Poetry Trail, looking for wildflowers and listening for birds. We’ll even read a few poems along the way. We will return to the Nature Center and check out the progress of the recent upgrades, enjoying some coffee, tea and baked goods. All are […]

Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on territory; there will be a few migrants moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

Calling all birding enthusiasts! Join us as we take to the trails in search of migratory birds. Sarah and Bill, amateur ornithologists, will share their enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge in this easy paced hike. We will start at the Nature Center with some basics. Come prepared for the weather. Bring binoculars and field guides […]

Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on territory; there will be a few migrants moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

Take to the woods with the park naturalist and learn all about spring wildflowers. As the forest wakes up, find out about identification tips, facts and folklore. Meet in Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]

Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be back on territory; there might be a few migrants still moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail will be determined based on conditions. Starts at the office building, Lot 1. All 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. Newport State […]

Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, invasive species, to trees prevalent in our area. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. […]

Master Naturalist Holly Smith will lead this informative hike. Learn about the wildflowers growing in the rich woods of Newport. Meet at the office building, Lot 1, for this 1-mile hike. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]