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SUMMARY:The Secret Life of Ferns
DESCRIPTION:Beautiful\, diverse\, and ancient\, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution\, life cycle\, reproduction\, diversity\, and identification.  \n\n\n\nThis program is geared to adult participants. Meets at the Nature Center (Lot 1)\, with time at the end to look at some of the ferns at Newport. \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/2025-08-06-secret-life-of-ferns/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:The History of Rock Island
DESCRIPTION:Rock Island’s rich history started long ago\, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube\, Park Manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks\, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples\, European explorers and settlers\, the Pottawatomie Lighthouse\, and the influence and vision of inventor Chester Thordarson.  \n\n\n\nMeets 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/2025-08-08-history-of-rock-island/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:Beetles\, Aphids\, and Flies - Oh\, My!
DESCRIPTION:Insects are an underappreciated\, yet a very important part of our ecosystem.  Retired arborist and educator Donna Danielson will help you learn more about the importance of insects\, their life cycles\, anatomy\, and more.  \n\n\n\nWe will use microscopes and magnifiers to look at them up close.  Don’t worry\, they will all be dead when we look at them! This program is geared toward adult participants. \n\n\n\nMeets 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/2025-08-09-beetles-aphids-and-flies/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T230000
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SUMMARY:Universe in the Park - Perseid Meteor Shower
DESCRIPTION:‘Three Meteors’; © 2015 Denny Moutray\n\n\n\nJoin guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks\, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy\, and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. \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\nNo seating is available\, so bring a lawn chair or blanket. 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/2025-universe-in-the-park-perseid-meteor-shower/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250814T100000
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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/2025-08-14-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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SUMMARY:Fossil Finds: Geology Bingo Drop-in Program
DESCRIPTION:Fossils found by Master Naturalist Mary O’Grady near Newport\n\n\n\nDoor County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks\, just waiting to be discovered.  \n\n\n\nJoin us this self-paced geology/fossil Bingo game. Search for fossils in the rocks along the beach area\, then bring your check list back to the table in the picnic area. There will be prizes! \n\n\n\nPark in Lot 3 and look for us in the picnic area. \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/2025-08015-fossil-finds-geology-bingo-drop-in-program/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T110000
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SUMMARY:Monarch Madness
DESCRIPTION:We apologize. This event had to be cancelled. \n\n\n\nJoin 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. Find out about Newport’s Monarch Monitoring site. \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/2025-08-19-monarch-madness/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250825T230000
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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\, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** \n\n\n\nJoin us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be telescopes 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.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to bring your own telescope and/or binoculars. Flashlights/headlamps with red lens covers are recommended. Although volunteers will be on hand to assist you\, it is always a good idea to come during day time hours to familiarize yourself with the area first. There is no seating available\, so bring your own chairs and/or blankets. \n\n\n\nPark at Lot 3 and follow the marked path. \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 NWS Facebook page for updates. This program will be cancelled if viewing conditions are poor. \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/2025-08-25-star-gazing-at-the-dark-sky-park/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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