Newport Wilderness Society
The Friends Group of Newport State Park
Newport Wilderness Society
The Friends Group of Newport State Park

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

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    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 […]

  • National Get Outdoors Day

    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 […]

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    In Search of Wildflowers Hike

    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. Meet at Lot 1. All programs […]

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    Nature Journaling

    Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome, no writing or drawing skills are necessary. This is a great way to connect […]

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    Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park: Constellations

    **IMPORTANT: This event will be held on June 16 OR June 17 OR June 18, depending on weather conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 […]