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

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    Universe in the Park

    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then we look to the heavens through a high powered […]

  • donna danielson

    Tree ID at Newport

    Arborist Donna Danielson will be leading a hike on the Sugarbush Trail, discussing tree identification, life cycles and shared history with humans. Learn as you hike on this easy 1-1/4 […]

  • Fern Trail Work Day

    Materials 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.) We […]

  • Monarch Trail

    Summer Fields Guided Hike

    Join local naturalists as they get out and enjoy a hike in the park's meadow. Learn about how it has evolved and how it is changing. Meet at Lot 1. […]

  • journal sketch, journal

    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 […]

  • tree canopy

    Wonderful Forests of Newport

    Hike 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 […]

  • Fern Trail Work Day

    Materials 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.) We […]

  • poison ivy

    Let’s Go See: Poison Ivy Exposed!

    Meet with park naturalist Beth Bartoli to learn to identify and avoid poison ivy. Meet by the gate at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission […]

  • NWS logo

    NWS Annual Meeting

    The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 29th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. […]

  • Full Moon

    Full Moon Hike

    Join the Park Manager 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 […]