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Hike with the Park Manager

Newport Park Manager Brian Grube will be leading this informal hike on the Fern Trail. This is your chance to ask questions, learn about the park, and get to know […]

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 […]

Hike with the Naturalist

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park […]

Nature Journaling

Head out with the park naturalist and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your […]

Monarchs and Other Pollinators

Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies. Life cycles can be observed, and how to help our Wisconsin […]

Hike with the Naturalist

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Our focus will based on conditions. Meet at Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4. All programs are free, but a state park admission […]

Fossil Finds – Geology Drop-in Program

Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Park in Lot 3 and look for the table down at the beach area for […]

Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park

Due to poor viewing conditions expected for both nights (clouds, humidity haze, smoke), this event has been cancelled. **IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 4 OR August 5, […]

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 […]

Hike with the Naturalist

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be based on conditions. Meet at Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission […]

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 […]

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 […]