Events
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Fossil Finds: The Story in the Rocks
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? How did they get here? Get answers to these […]
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Campfire Fun with Park Staff
This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event The staff at Newport will be gathering around the campfire and sharing their best pudgy pie recipes. Ingredients for staff’s favorite recipes will […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]