Interpretive Program
Events
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Leaf Sun Prints
Capture the different shapes and sizes of Newport’s leaves through the magic of cyanotype printing! Experiment creating sun prints using leaves collected from around the park while learning how and […]
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Nature Journaling: Sketching Skeletons
Join Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling…this time with bones! This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Learn about animal skeletons and […]
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Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils
This is a drop-in interpretive program. We will be exploring fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport. Newport is a great place to find Silurian-era fossils, such as honeycomb […]
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Leaf Peeping Hike: Monarch Trail
Join park naturalists and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, an easy 1.75-mile loop. Meet at the office building, Lot 1. All […]
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Getting Ready for Winter Walk
Autumn is a busy time for Newport’s critters as they prepare to cozy in for the approaching cold and dark winter months. Join park naturalists on a hike of the […]
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Full Moon Hike
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 […]
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Halloween Nature Hike
Where can you find Witches Caps, Dead Man's Fingers, Earth Tongues and Witches Butter? In the woods, of course! Join the park naturalist and fungi expert Charlotte Lukes on a […]
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Wings of the Night: Celebrating Bat Week
Join WI Bat Ambassadors and Newport State Park to help us celebrate bats for Bat Week! Participate in hands-on activities and learn how bats help us in our own backyards. […]