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 Day: Hike and Help
Join Park volunteer master naturalists on this informative hike along the Lake Michigan shoreline on Lynd Point Trail, a 2.5 mi. loop. They will be on the lookout for invasive […]
The ‘Tick Talk’ Doctor: Best Practices for Enjoying the WI Outdoors
Learn about those pesky arachnids, ticks, and how to avoid their bites and the illnesses they may carry. An informative and fun presentation on the much-maligned tick from a physician […]
Nature Journaling on Fern Trail
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. No writing or drawing skills […]
Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on June 27 OR June 28, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star […]
Geology Bingo Drop-in Program
Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Join us this self-paced geology/fossil Bingo game. Search for fossils in the rocks along the […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs...everything from the anatomy of a tree, to trees prevalent in our area, to invasive […]
Fern Trail Discovery Pen Drop-in Program
Head out on the beautiful boardwalks of Fern Trail with a Discovery Pen, an audio tool that is synced with the interpretive signs along the trail. Learn about geology, history, […]
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 […]
Monarchs and Other Pollinators
Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies. Life cycles can be observed, and how you can help our […]
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 […]
Wings of the Night – Bat Presentation
Learn all about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Bat ambassadors will talk about the bats we can expect to find in Wisconsin, their lifecycle, and threats challenging the […]