Hike with the Naturalist
Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be determined based on conditions. Meet at Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the park if you have any questions. Newport State Park, […]
Yoga on the Beach
Join instructor Sherry Seubert of Embraced by Nature for a slow hatha morning flow yoga mat class with guided meditation. We will ground to earth and reach for the sky. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or beach towel. We will gather in the grassy area at Parking Lot 3 near the shelter. All programs are […]
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 fungus on the muzzle of infected bats that causes die offs of multiple species of bats in infected hibernation sites. This state wide survey is […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 6
The Hike this Week Lynd Point Trail2.5 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 Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. […]
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 own. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! […]
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 to help our Wisconsin pollinators will be discussed. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 7
The Hike this Week Newport/Ridge Trail (east)3.0 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 Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. […]
Hike with the Naturalist
Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Our focus will based on conditions. Meet at Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the park if you have any questions. Newport State Park, 475 […]
NWS Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 27th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. Along with reports from members of NWS Board Executive Committee and park staff, new board members will be voted onto the board by a majority […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 8
The Hike this Week Hotz/Europe Bay Trail3.2 milesMeet at Europe Bay Road parking area at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on […]
Fossil Finds – Geology Drop-in Program
Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Park in Lot 3 and look for the table down at the beach area for this drop-in program. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check […]
Yoga on the Beach
Join instructor Sherry Seubert of Embraced by Nature for a slow hatha morning flow yoga mat class with guided meditation. We will ground to earth and reach for the sky. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or beach towel. We will gather in the grassy area at Parking Lot 3 near the shelter. All programs are […]