Candlelight Ski-Snowshoe-Hike 2023
Thirty-three years ago, Newport State Park began the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. The tradition will carry on again this year as a portion of trail will come alive […]
Every Day is Earth Day 2023
Newport Wilderness Society will be at the Every Day is Earth Day festival at Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Saturday, April 22. Please stop by our booth to meet […]
Arbor Day Tree Talk
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Meet at the picnic area, Lot […]
Signs of Spring Guided Hike
Is spring finally here? Join park naturalist Beth Bartoli on this easy 1-mile hike to look for signs of spring. Meet at Lot 1 (adjacent to the Visitors Center). All […]
Bluebird Presentation by Charlotte Lukes
Sharing the photos of Roy and Charlotte Lukes, this program will highlight the amazing success story of the Eastern Bluebird in Wisconsin. Along with all aspects of bluebird monitoring, Charlotte […]
Wildflower Hike
What is more inviting than the forest floor filled with wildflowers? Join local Master Naturalists searching for spring wildflowers on this easy 1-mile hike. Meet at Lot 1 (park entrance […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 1
The Hike this Week Sugarbush Trail1.5 milesMeet at Lot 4 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive […]
Wildflower Hike
Join Beth Bartoli, Newport park naturalist, on this moderately easy 1.5-mile hike along the Sugarbush Trail. We'll be on the lookout for signs of spring and early summer. Meet at […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive […]
Let’s Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris
First in a series of summer learning adventures, we’ll explore the dwarf lake iris, a state and federally threatened plant. Learn about its habitat and why it calls Door County […]
Wings of the Night Bat Program
Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle, and threats challenging the bat population. Meet […]