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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 […]

Fungi Foray with Charlotte Lukes

Door County’s mushroom expert will lead us through the fascinating world of fungi. Charlotte has been studying wild mushrooms for over 40 years and she loves to share her knowledge […]

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. Join WI Master […]

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 […]

NWS Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. […]

Nature Hike on Sugarbush Trail

Head out with the Park Naturalist to explore the Sugarbush Trail. We will check out the old shorelines and a massive stone fence along the way. Meet at Parking Lot […]

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, […]

The History of Rock Island

Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park Manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he […]