Interpretive Program
Walk on the Wild Side
Join Park Naturalist Beth Bartoli and take to the woods in search of fall wildflowers, mushrooms, wild edibles, or anything else we might find. We'll hike the 1.25-mile Sugarbush Trail. […]
Full Moon Hike
Join park staff 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 of […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Join our park staff naturalists Beth Bartoli and Lynn Reuter for this daytime celestial event as we enjoy a partial view of the solar eclipse. There will be some special […]
Arbor Day Tree Talk
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Meet at the Nature Center (inside […]
Wildflower Folklore Hike
Join the park naturalist on this 1-mile hike to look for signs of spring. Hear about wildflower names, stories and folklore. Meet at Lot 1. All programs are free, but […]
Newport Bird Walk
Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on […]
Wildflowers and Wings Mother’s Day Hike
Celebrate Mom with a walk in the woods. We’ll hike the 1-mile Poetry Trail, looking for wildflowers and listening for birds. We’ll even read a few poems along the way. […]
Newport Bird Walk
Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on […]
Birding 101 with Bill and Sarah Krouse
Calling all birding enthusiasts! Join us as we take to the trails in search of migratory birds. Sarah and Bill, amateur ornithologists, will share their enthusiasm and wealth of knowledge […]
Newport Bird Walk
Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on […]
Spring Wildflower Hike
Take to the woods with the park naturalist and learn all about spring wildflowers. As the forest wakes up, find out about identification tips, facts and folklore. Meet in Lot […]
Newport Bird Walk
Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be back on territory; […]