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 […]
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we may spend some time […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 11
This Week's Hike Rowleys Bay Trail4.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive […]
Meet the Monarchs!
Join Newport Naturalist Beth Bartoli as she explains all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle. See the active nursery and help release any Monarchs that may be ready to […]
Viewing at the Dark Sky Park: Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
Witness these 2 celestial bodies as they share the same ascension. Conjunctions occur when two astronomical objects - such as planets, stars, moons, or the sun - align in the sky, creating […]
Survival Series: Primitive Fire Making Workshop
Learn the skills of our ancestors. Try your hand at the many and exciting ways to start a fire! Join park naturalist, fire chief and investigator, teacher and campfire expert […]
Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
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 […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 12
This Week's Hike Newport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking […]
Gardening for Pollinators
Pollinators are generating lots of “buzz” these days. The fact is, without pollinators we wouldn’t be able to enjoy many of the foods we eat. Come learn what you can […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 13
This Week's Hike Europe Bay Trail7.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am Pot-luck Picnic following this final hike in the series!Bring a dish or dessert to shareAt the Picnic Area […]
Coffee on the Beach
A Newport Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Meet at the […]
History of Newport: Out of Wilderness into Wilderness
A Newport Wilderness Days Event It’s hard to picture quiet Newport State Park as a small bustling town, but that’s exactly what it was. Founded in the 1880’s, the town […]