Interpretive Program

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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; […]

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail will be determined based on conditions. Starts at the office building, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state […]

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. […]

Master Naturalist Holly Smith will lead this informative hike. Learn about the wildflowers growing in the rich woods of Newport. Meet at the office building, Lot 1, for this 1-mile […]

Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites. This program will […]

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 […]

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

Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be […]

This is the time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport, along with ideas for […]