Interpretive Program
Universe in the Park
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then we look to the heavens through a high powered […]
Tree ID at Newport
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 […]
Fern Trail Work Day
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 […]
Summer Fields Guided Hike
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. […]
Nature Journaling
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 […]
Wonderful Forests of Newport
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 […]
Let’s Go See: Poison Ivy Exposed!
Meet with park naturalist Beth Bartoli to learn to identify and avoid poison ivy. Meet by the gate at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission […]
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 […]
Monarch Madness
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 […]
Herb Hike
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 […]
Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his 79th birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire […]
Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower
Join 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. Newport State Park […]