Interpretive Program

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 Park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your own. What nature […]

Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about what makes Newport State Park special. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he shares his knowledge of […]