Interpretive Program

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. […]

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. […]

Newport Park Manager Brian Grube will be leading this informal hike on the Fern Trail. This is your chance to ask questions, learn about the park, and get to know the park manager. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are […]

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 Lot 3. 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 Park, […]

Head out with the park naturalist and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your own. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! […]

Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies. Life cycles can be observed, and how to help our Wisconsin pollinators will be discussed. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all […]

Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Our focus will based on conditions. Meet at Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4. 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 Park, 475 […]

Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Park in Lot 3 and look for the table down at the beach area for this drop-in program. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check […]

Due to poor viewing conditions expected for both nights (clouds, humidity haze, smoke), this event has been cancelled. **IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 4 OR August 5, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be a telescope and […]

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 […]