Events
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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 […]
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Full Moon Hike
Join the park naturalist on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds […]
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Leaf Sun Prints
Capture the different shapes and sizes of Newport’s leaves through the magic of cyanotype printing! Experiment creating sun prints using leaves collected from around the park while learning how and […]