Events
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Newport Past and Present: Hotz Trail Tour
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event WI Master Naturalist volunteers Mary O’Grady and Lynn Reuter will lead you along the Hotz Trail. As early as the 1920’s, the trail was the original driveway going to the cabin of Ferdinand Hotz. Learn about the amazing family history and how the land he preserved became part of […]
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Herb Hike
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event 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 […]
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Fungi Foray with Charlotte Lukes
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 and she loves to share her knowledge through classes and programs throughout Door County. This hike is for those who want to learn about all […]
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Yoga by the Beach
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join instructor Sherry Seubert of Embraced by Nature for a slow hatha morning flow yoga mat class with guided meditation. We will ground to earth and reach for the sky. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or beach towel. We will gather in the grassy area at Parking Lot […]
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Trees and Shrubs of Door County
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, to trees prevalent in our area, to invasive species There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the […]
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The ‘Tick Talk’ Doctor: Best Practices for Enjoying the WI Outdoors
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Learn about those pesky arachnids, ticks, and how to avoid their bites and the illnesses they may carry. An informative and fun presentation on the much-maligned tick from a physician who has diagnosed and treated patients who have had many of the infections ticks can carry. Find out […]
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Flora and Fauna of the Fern Trail
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Park naturalist Beth Bartoli along with Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith will be leading this easy 1.2-mile hike. We will be focusing on the end-of-August seasonal highlights along the Fern Trail. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […]
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Ferns and Flora of Fern Trail
Park naturalist Beth Bartoli along with Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith will be leading this easy 1.2-mile hike. We will be focusing on the early-fall highlights along the Fern Trail. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, […]
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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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Autumn Solstice Celebration
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 […]
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Gratitude Leaf Garland
As things slow down, the fall solstice is a good time to reflect on the changing seasons and what we are grateful for. The park naturalist will talk about the stories and legends of the equinox. There will be hands-on time to create your own gratitude leaf garland. Supplies will be provided, but feel free […]
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Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on Sept 26 OR Sept 27, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be telescopes and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights […]