Special Event

As summer officially passes the torch to autumn, gather around the autumnal fire to celebrate hard work, to honor mother nature, and to acknowledge the passage of time. If you feel comfortable, bring something along that reminds you of the end of summer or the beginning of fall. Bring a lawn chair, as seating is very […]

Join the Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters for a special evening learning about migratory birds and stargazing at Newport State Park. Amanda Tokuyama, GIS & Field Data Manager with the Urban Ecology Center will help unravel the mystery of bird migration. She will answer such questions as: Why do birds migrate? How do they […]

Newport Wilderness Society (NWS), the friends group of Newport State Park, is hosting a presentation/Q&A regarding NWS’s Dark Sky Viewing Area Improvement Plan for the park.  Where: Newport Nature Center (inside the Visitors Center at the park entrance/Lot 1) When: Saturday, December 7; 10:30am NWS has long-recognized the need for improvements to the dark sky viewing area, located in […]

Please join us for this annual Wisconsin State Park tradition. Where: We will set off from Parking Lot 3 at 1:00pm. (Please plan to arrive a little before then.) The Hike: The 1.2-mile Fern Trail loop (and the recently completed boardwalk) is the focus...with an option to include Lynd Point Trail. Post-hike: We will warm up by […]

Thirty-five years ago, Newport Wilderness Society started the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. Our event is always held on the second Saturday in February. Whether you prefer to ski, hike, or snowshoe, we invite you to this special event at Newport to enjoy a magical winter wonderland of candlelit forest trails, fresh air, and […]

Door County’s State Parks are celebrating the National Football League (NFL) Draft, which takes place in Green Bay April 24-26. The parks have released a Trail-Gating Checklist with challenges to complete at Potawatomi, Whitefish Dunes, Peninsula and Newport State Parks. Participants can turn in their completed checklists or photos of their trip for a special […]

The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. Along with reports from members of NWS Board Executive Committee and park staff, new board members will be voted onto the board by a majority […]

We apologize. This event had to be cancelled. The staff at Newport will be gathering around the campfire and sharing their best pudgy pie recipes. There will be some pie irons for you to try your hand at making one or bring your own! Ingredients for staff’s favorite recipes will be supplied. Meets at the […]

Join Marjasana Kay for a special gathering to celebrate the transition from summer to autumn. The event includes a short talk on the meaning of the solstice, interactive sharing, group voice activation, sound healing, and a gentle "Resonant Walk with the Trees." Please bring: a mat, blanket (optional), and dress for the weather. Marjasana:, Marjasana is a […]

Windstorms are a major factor influencing the structure and composition of forests. We will examine the different types of windstorms that we have in the Great Lakes region, how trees of different sizes and species respond to wind, tree mortality during severe storms, and the landscape patterns created by wind disturbance in forests. We will […]