Interpretive Program
Events
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Meet the Monarchs!
Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any Monarchs that may be ready to […]
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Universe in the Park
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We’ll start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then look to the heavens through a high powered telescope […]
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Find Your Way in the Night Sky
This is a drop-in interpretive program. Be in the know about where the stars and constellations track throughout the year. Make and learn to read your own star map and […]
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Trees of Newport Hike
Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he […]
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Meet the Monarchs!
Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any Monarchs that may be ready to […]
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Nature Scavenger Hunt
This is a drop-in interpretive program. This family-friendly scavenger hunt will get you out looking for treasures in the woods and along the beach. Complete the check off list and […]
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Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash
Help celebrate Smokey’s 78th birthday. Learn the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. Park staff will be on hand to read the story […]
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Universe in the Park & Perseid Meteor Shower
Join astronomy students from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Stay and watch the Perseid meteor shower on peak viewing […]
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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 […]
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Nature Journaling
This is a drop-in program. Join park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided. Come […]
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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 […]
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Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 25 OR August 26 OR August 27, depending on weather conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a […]