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 […]
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 5
The Hike this Week Sand Cove/Duck Bay Trail2.3 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, […]
Hike with the Park Manager
Newport Park Manager Brian Grube will be leading this informal hike on the Fern Trail. This is your chance to ask questions, learn about the park, and get to know […]
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 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 […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]