Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his 79th birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. There will be games, prizes and cupcakes. Retired fire fighter/Fire Inspector Ken Foszcz will be on hand for the following family-friendly programs: He brings […]
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy, and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view the spectacular Perseid meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park. No […]
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted, thoughtfully-sourced coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. Coffee and baked treats donated by Carol Ash, NWS board member and owner of Kick Ash Coffee, […]
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years. This hike is for those who want to learn about all aspects of fungi. It is not intended to be an edible foraging hike. No […]
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Master Naturalist volunteers Mary O’Grady and Lynn Reuter will lead you along the Upland loop. You’ll hike through an open meadow, beech/maple hardwood forest, and areas of thick cedar. The stations along the trail will help with identification. This moderate, two-mile hike has varied terrain. Meet at the office […]