Wildflower Hike
Master Naturalist Holly Smith will lead this informative hike. Learn about the wildflowers growing in the rich woods of Newport. Meet at the office building, Lot 1, for this 1-mile […]
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 […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 1
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP […]
Nature Apps 101
Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites. This program will […]
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 […]
Hike with the Naturalists
Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions. Meet at the office building, Lot 1. All programs are free, but […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
The Hike this Week Sugarbush Trail1.3 milesMeet at Lot 4 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP […]
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 […]
Invasive Species Awareness Workshop
This workshop will discuss the Wisconsin First Detector Network (WIFDN), a community citizen science program that empowers people to take action on invasive species through invasive species monitoring, management, and outreach. […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 3
The Hike this Week Monarch Trail1.7 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP […]
Nature Journaling
Head out with the park naturalist and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided, or bring your […]