Interpretive Program
Herb Hike
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join Dave LaLuzerne on this walk and discover the many herbs in our local environment. Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as […]
Forest Forensics
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join WI Master Naturalists Maureen and Tom Flatley as they look for clues to unravel the rich history of the forest. The story […]
History of Days Gone By: Newport’s Founder Peter Knudsen
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Picture Newport State Park as it was in the past, a small farming and timber community, founded in the 1880’s. Hear of the […]
Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on Sept 4 OR Sept 5, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star […]
Hike with the Naturalist
Join this afternoon hike on the trails of this wilderness park to see what nature reveals. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, invasive species, to trees prevalent in our area. […]
Let’s Talk Trees!
Join arborist Donna Danielson and learn how to identify several common trees of the park as well as learn their life cycles and shared history with humans. This will be […]
Full Moon Hike
Join park staff on this night hike, enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for […]
Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for […]
Hike with the Naturalist
Join this afternoon hike on the trails of this wilderness park to see what nature reveals. Meet at Lot 4; Sugarbush Trail. All programs are free, but a state park […]
Fall Colors Hike
Join the park naturalist and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail, an easy 1.75-mile loop. Starts at the Visitors Center; Lot 1. […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, invasive species, to trees prevalent in our area. […]