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 in this easy paced hike. We will start at the Nature Center with some basics. Come prepared for the weather. Bring binoculars and field guides […]

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 territory; there will be a few migrants moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

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 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]

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; there might be a few migrants still moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]

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 park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the park if you have any questions. Newport 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. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. […]

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 hike. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]

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 be led by Mary O'Grady and Stacey McKendry. We’ll start in the Nature Center (Lot 1) then spend some time in the field trying our […]

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 herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for […]

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 a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the park if you have any questions. […]

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 done right in your own yard. Take home some milkweed seeds for planting. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but […]

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 habitat at your own house. Construct an insect hotel to take home with you. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, […]