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SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 2
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nFern Trail1.2 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-2/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230601T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230601T113000
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SUMMARY:Let's Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris
DESCRIPTION:Dwarf Lake Iris at Newport\n\n\n\nFirst 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 home.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1 for a brief talk. Then we’ll head out to observe these diminutive flowers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-01-dwarf-lake-iris/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230602T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230602T110000
DTSTAMP:20230517T192751Z
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SUMMARY:Wings of the Night Bat Program
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Little Brown Bat\, J. N. Stuart via Flickr Creative Commons\n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center.  Lot 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-02-wings-of-the-night-bat-program/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230602T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230602T214500
DTSTAMP:20230517T194102Z
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UID:5161-1685736900-1685742300@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Great Wisconsin Bat Count
DESCRIPTION:Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.  \n\n\n\nOur 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 an important tool to help monitor the number of bats that have been affected by WNS. \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to help. We will meet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1\, for brief instruction.  \n\n\n\nRAINDATE: SATURDAY\, JUNE 3rd. \n\n\n\nLittle Brown Bat; © USFWS/Ann Froschauer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-02-great-wisconsin-bat-count/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230607T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230607T103000
DTSTAMP:20230423T150027Z
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SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 3
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nMonarch Trail1.75 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-3/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230608T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230608T113000
DTSTAMP:20230517T195541Z
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SUMMARY:Herb Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 our health and well-being.  \n\n\n\nDoor County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nJuniper Field\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-08-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230610T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230610T143000
DTSTAMP:20230517T202114Z
CREATED:20230517T202111Z
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UID:5166-1686402000-1686407400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:National Get Outdoors Day
DESCRIPTION:Join park staff and volunteers and participate in fun outdoor activities for all ages. Try your hand at an Eco Scavenger Hunt or Geology Bingo. Pick up trash along the trails and beaches and let’s see how much we can collect. Refreshments and prizes!  \n\n\n\nThere will be stations in the Nature Center and at Lot 3.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-10-national-get-outdoors-day/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230613T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230613T113000
DTSTAMP:20230517T211417Z
CREATED:20230517T211411Z
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SUMMARY:In Search of Wildflowers Hike
DESCRIPTION:Things can change in the woods so quickly this time of year. Join local Master Naturalists searching for wildflowers on this easy 1-mile hike. \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 1. \n\n\n\nDoll’s Eyes (Baneberry)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-13-in-search-of-wildflowers/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230614T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230614T103000
DTSTAMP:20230423T151606Z
CREATED:20230423T150537Z
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UID:4935-1686733200-1686738600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 4
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nUpland Trail2.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-4/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230615T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230615T140000
DTSTAMP:20230518T190550Z
CREATED:20230518T190519Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T190550Z
UID:5178-1686834000-1686837600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome\, no writing or drawing skills are necessary.  \n\n\n\nThis is a great way to connect with nature; to slow down and observe what is going on around you. Some materials provided or you can bring your own journal. Bring an open mind and adventurous heart.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nSample nature journal entry; courtesy Alison Kent\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-15-nature-journaling/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230616T213000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230616T230000
DTSTAMP:20230518T215352Z
CREATED:20230518T211833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T215352Z
UID:5183-1686951000-1686956400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park: Constellations
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on June 16 OR June 17 OR June 18\, depending on weather conditions.** \n\n\n\nJoin us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. We will start with a brief talk about some of the summer constellations\, then move on to some deep sky viewing of stars and globular clusters (if conditions allow).  \n\n\n\nLocal astronomy enthusiasts will be on hand with telescopes and other equipment.  Flashlights/headlamps with red lens covers are recommended. Although volunteers will be on hand to assist you\, it is always a good idea to come during day time hours to familiarize yourself with the area first. There is no seating available\, so bring your own. \n\n\n\nPark at Lot 3 and follow the marked path. \n\n\n\nAs conditions are unpredictable\, the date for this program will be decided as weather conditions are assessed. Check with the park office or the NWS Facebook page for updates. This program will be cancelled if viewing conditions are poor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-16-stargazing-dark-sky-park-constellations/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230620T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230620T120000
DTSTAMP:20230519T180715Z
CREATED:20230519T180710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T180715Z
UID:5196-1687255200-1687262400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Monarch Monitoring Project
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nTake home some milkweed seeds for planting.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nPat and Jim Blair tallying Monarch egg and larvae numbers at Newport\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-20-monarch-monitoring-project/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230621T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230621T110000
DTSTAMP:20230423T151516Z
CREATED:20230423T151514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T151516Z
UID:4937-1687338000-1687345200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 5
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nSand Cove/Duck Bay Trail2.3 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-5/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230622T113000
DTSTAMP:20230519T184611Z
CREATED:20230519T184608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T184611Z
UID:5199-1687428000-1687433400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Plantings and Protection for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nConstruct an insect hotel to take home with you.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nCollecting data at the Monarch Waystation at Newport\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-22-plantings-and-protection-for-pollinators/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230623T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230623T110000
DTSTAMP:20230603T134556Z
CREATED:20230519T194111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T134556Z
UID:5206-1687514400-1687518000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Insects Bug Me: A Presentation by Charlotte Lukes
DESCRIPTION:Join Charlotte Lukes as she guides us through a presentation about many of our pollinator friends. We’ll go beyond the obvious pollinators and include the flies\, beetles\, wasps and other insects that many people consider ‘pests’. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nWasp and bee pollinators\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-23-insects-bug-me-charlotte-lukes/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230628T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230628T110000
DTSTAMP:20230423T155947Z
CREATED:20230423T155946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T155947Z
UID:4945-1687942800-1687950000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 6
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nLynd Point Trail2.5 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-6/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230629T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230629T113000
DTSTAMP:20230518T222650Z
CREATED:20230518T222501Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230518T222650Z
UID:5189-1688032800-1688038200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Let's Go See: Showy Lady Slipper Orchids
DESCRIPTION:As part of a series of summer learning adventures\, we will explore the showy lady slipper orchid\, a plant of special concern. Learn about its habitat and what makes it special.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1\, for a brief talk. Then we will head out to observe these beautiful flowers. \n\n\n\nLady Slipper Orchid; via Wikimedia Commons\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-29-showy-lady-slipper-orchids/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230630T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230630T120000
DTSTAMP:20230519T172523Z
CREATED:20230519T172520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230519T172523Z
UID:5194-1688121000-1688126400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Trees and Shrubs of Door County
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nTom Wolfe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-06-30-trees-and-shrubs-of-door-county/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230701T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230701T110000
DTSTAMP:20230622T140109Z
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SUMMARY:Story in the Rocks: Let's Talk Fossils
DESCRIPTION:This is a drop-in interpretive program. \n\n\n\nTake on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? Take part in a self-paced fossil scavenger hunt.  \n\n\n\nLook for the table set up in the picnic area\, Lot 3.  \n\n\n\nFossils found near Newport by Master Naturalist Mary O’Grady\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-01-story-in-the-rocks/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230705T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230705T110000
DTSTAMP:20230423T160654Z
CREATED:20230423T160652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T160654Z
UID:4947-1688547600-1688554800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 7
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nNewport/Ridge Trail (east)3.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-7/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230705T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230705T113000
DTSTAMP:20230629T221344Z
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UID:5340-1688551200-1688556600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Wonderful Forests of Newport
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Bill Scheckler\n\n\n\nHike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler\, past president of Newport Wilderness Society\, as he shares his knowledge of 30 plus years hiking Newport’s 26 miles of trails.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-05-trees-of-newport-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230706T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230706T113000
DTSTAMP:20230622T152344Z
CREATED:20230622T151944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T152344Z
UID:5342-1688637600-1688643000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Navigation Skills: Orienteering\, Map & Compass
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy Ken Fosczc\n\n\n\nJoin search and rescue volunteer and retired fire chief Ken Foszcz as he shares his vast knowledge of navigation and orienteering. You will learn outdoor skills\, how to read a topographical map and how to correctly use a compass.  \n\n\n\nThe discussion will start in the Nature Center (Lot 1) with outdoor activities to follow. \n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy Ken Foszcz\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-6-navigation-skills-orienteering/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230707T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230707T140000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173001Z
CREATED:20230618T172959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T173001Z
UID:5344-1688734800-1688738400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Meet the Monarchs!
DESCRIPTION:Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly’s amazing life cycle. See the active nursery\, if available\, and learn about pollinator habitat. \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center (park in Lot 1). \n\n\n\n\n\nFinding Monarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nMonarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nReleasing a Monarch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-07-meet-the-monarchs/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230708T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230708T143000
DTSTAMP:20230702T134910Z
CREATED:20230701T151607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230702T134910Z
UID:5453-1688805900-1688826600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Fern Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:June 2023: Delivery of Phase 2 materials\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter 2022: Phase 1 construction\n\n\n\n\n\nMaterials have been delivered for construction of the remaining 1\,200′ of elevated boardwalk along the Fern Trail. (We completed the first 600′ between September and early December of 2022.) \n\n\n\nWe expect the typical work day to be: gather in Lot 3 at 8:45am to be on the trail by about 9:00am; lunch at 1:00pm; a short work period after lunch to wrap up the day by 2:30 to 3:00pm. We work rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThe best way to receive complete details about this and future Fern Trail work days is to join our volunteer email group. You can do that here: https://groups.io/g/NewportFriendsAndVolunteers.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-08-fern-trail-work-day/
CATEGORIES:NWS Volunteer Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230712T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230712T110000
DTSTAMP:20230423T171240Z
CREATED:20230423T171236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T171240Z
UID:4949-1689152400-1689159600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 8
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nHotz/Europe Bay Trail3.2 milesMeet at Europe Bay Road parking area at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative\, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park.  OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Wednesday at 9:00am. We start on May 24th with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on Aug 16th. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Aug 16th)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic together.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but a WI State Park admission sticker is required on all vehicles.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-8/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T113000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173515Z
CREATED:20230618T173511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T173515Z
UID:5346-1689242400-1689247800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Herb Hike
DESCRIPTION: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 our health and well-being.  \n\n\n\nDoor County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. This walk will explore the herbs in our local environment. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nJuniper Field\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-13-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230713T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230713T140000
DTSTAMP:20230618T173904Z
CREATED:20230618T173900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T173904Z
UID:5348-1689253200-1689256800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Wings of the Night Bat Program
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Little Brown Bat\, J. N. Stuart via Flickr Creative Commons\n\n\n\nJoin 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.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center.  Lot 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-13-wings-of-the-night-bat-program/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230714T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T143000
DTSTAMP:20230618T180346Z
CREATED:20230618T180252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T180346Z
UID:5351-1689339600-1689345000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Open Door Bird Sanctuary Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Barred Owl; © Len Villano\n\n\n\nYou won’t want to miss this opportunity to learn about Door County’s only bird sanctuary.  \n\n\n\nODBS staff will be on hand with some of their resident birds for you to see up close and personal. Find out about the important work they are doing at the sanctuary.  \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center. Park in Lot 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-14-open-door-bird-sanctuary/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230714T201500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230714T213000
DTSTAMP:20230619T165813Z
CREATED:20230618T181053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T165813Z
UID:5354-1689365700-1689370200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Wisconsin State-wide Bat Count
DESCRIPTION:Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program.  \n\n\n\nOur 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 an important tool to help monitor the number of bats that have been affected by WNS. We will count at several sites in Newport. \n\n\n\nNo experience is necessary\, just a willingness to help. We will meet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1\, for brief instruction.  \n\n\n\nRAINDATE: SATURDAY\, JULY 15th \n\n\n\nLittle Brown Bat; © USFWS/Ann Froschauer\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-14-wisconsin-statewide-bat-count/
CATEGORIES:Citizen Science
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20230715T084500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20230715T143000
DTSTAMP:20230701T155341Z
CREATED:20230701T155337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230701T155341Z
UID:5459-1689410700-1689431400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Fern Trail Work Day
DESCRIPTION:June 2023: Delivery of Phase 2 materials\n\n\n\n\n\nWinter 2022: Phase 1 construction\n\n\n\n\n\nMaterials have been delivered for construction of the remaining 1\,200′ of elevated boardwalk along the Fern Trail. (We completed the first 600′ between September and early December of 2022.) \n\n\n\nWe expect the typical work day to be: gather in Lot 3 at 8:45am to be on the trail by about 9:00am; lunch at 1:00pm; a short work period after lunch to wrap up the day by 2:30 to 3:00pm. We work rain or shine. \n\n\n\nThe best way to receive complete details about this and future Fern Trail work days is to join our volunteer email group. You can do that here: https://groups.io/g/NewportFriendsAndVolunteers.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2023-07-15-fern-trail-work-day/
CATEGORIES:NWS Volunteer Event
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