Interpretive Program

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 […]

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. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

It is time to get out in the woods and see what spring treasures are being revealed! WI Master Naturalist volunteers will take you along the 1-mile Poetry Trail for […]

Carpets of trillium greet us at Newport each spring. We’ll take to the woods and talk about this native wildflower, its history, habitat, and life cycle. Meet at The Nature […]

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. […]

Learn all about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Bat ambassadors will talk about the bats we can expect to find in Wisconsin, their lifecycle, and threats challenging the […]

Join the park naturalist to observe and learn about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes. The Eastern Bluebird is a longtime symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America. After years […]

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 […]