Interpretive Program

This is a drop-in interpretive program. Take on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How […]

Hike 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 […]

Join 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 […]

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. Meets in the […]

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 […]

Join 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. Meet […]

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 […]

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 […]

Materials 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.) We […]

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. Meet at Lot 1. […]

Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome, no writing or drawing skills are necessary. This is a great way to connect […]