Events
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Forest Forensics
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join WI Master Naturalists and NWS volunteers Maureen Flatley (NWS board member) and Tom Flatley and look for clues to unravel the rich history of the forest. The story of a forest reveals itself if you just know where to look and how to decipher the clues. Meet […]
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Newport History Walk
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event The pristine beaches and towering forests of Wisconsin’s only formally designated wilderness park looked very different just a hundred years ago. Join park naturalists on a tour of the site of a once-bustling logging town and discover what brought indigenous peoples and European settlers to Newport. Meet at […]
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Do You See What I See?: Binocular and Telescope Use 101
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event NWS board member and hobby astronomer, Dave Kocken, will discuss binoculars, proper focusing, which size is best for your needs and little tricks you might not be aware of. There will also be a discussion on telescopes (dobsonian reflector). Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs […]
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From Dark Sky to the Celestial River: Newport’s Unique View of the Night Sky
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event We all know that Newport State Park is Wisconsin's only designated Dark Sky Park, but do we know what that really means? Join Wisconsin Master Naturalist Ivy Worm-Summers as she takes us through the unique designation, and the incredible opportunities we have at Newport to see parts of the night […]
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Universe in the Park
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event 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 Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park. Some seating is available, or bring a lawn chair or […]
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Let’s Talk Trees!
Join arborist Donna Danielson and learn how to identify several common trees of the park as well as learn their life cycles and shared history with humans. This will be about a ½-mile walk. Donna is retired from The Morton Arboretum where she did insect and disease research, worked in the Plant Clinic, and taught […]
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The Secret Life of Ferns
Beautiful, diverse, and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity, and identification. This program is geared to adult participants. Meets at the Nature Center (Lot 1), with time at the end to look at some […]
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Autumn Equinox Gratitude Walk
Celebrate the Autumn Equinox with a peaceful walk on the beautiful 1.2-mile Fern Trail. Spend time connecting with nature during its time of transition while reflecting on inner balance and things to be grateful for. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some […]
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Nature Journaling
Head out with the park naturalists and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Materials provided, or bring your own. […]
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Birds in Flight
This is a drop-in interpretive program. Get ready to fold and fly! Explore the four different major wing shapes of birds and how they affect their flight by crafting and launching paper airplanes. See flight adaptations in action with a visit to the bird feeders and bird garden outside Newport’s Nature Center and learn about […]
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park naturalist on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. […]
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Leaf Sun Prints
Capture the different shapes and sizes of Newport’s leaves through the magic of cyanotype printing! Experiment creating sun prints using leaves collected from around the park while learning how and why trees change colors in the fall. Meet outside the park office, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is […]