Hike with the Naturalist
Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail will be determined based on conditions. Starts 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. Newport State […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
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. […]
Wildflower Hike
Master Naturalist Holly Smith will lead this informative hike. Learn about the wildflowers growing in the rich woods of Newport. Meet at the office building, Lot 1, for this 1-mile hike. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […]
Great Wisconsin Bat Count
Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program. Our hibernating bats are in great danger of being wiped out because of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a white, powdery fungus on the muzzle of infected bats that causes die offs of multiple species of bats in infected hibernation sites. This state wide survey is […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 1
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We […]
Nature Apps 101
Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites. This program will be led by Mary O'Grady and Stacey McKendry. We’ll start in the Nature Center (Lot 1) then spend some time in the field trying our […]
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 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 […]
Hike with the Naturalists
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. […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
The Hike this Week Sugarbush Trail1.3 milesMeet at Lot 4 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We […]
Monarch Monitoring Project
Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be done right in your own yard. Take home some milkweed seeds for planting. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but […]
Plantings and Protection for Pollinators
This is the time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport, along with ideas for habitat at your own house. Construct an insect hotel to take home with you. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, […]
Invasive Species Awareness Workshop
This workshop will discuss the Wisconsin First Detector Network (WIFDN), a community citizen science program that empowers people to take action on invasive species through invasive species monitoring, management, and outreach. This important work can be done on public property and your own private land. Meet in the Nature Center in the office building, Lot 1. […]