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SUMMARY:Monarch Madness
DESCRIPTION:Join Beth Bartoli\, Newport’s park naturalist\, on a visit to the monarch nursery\, seeing them at their various stages of growth. You will learn about their amazing life cycle and help release any monarchs that may be ready to go.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center (Lot 1). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFinding Monarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nMonarch eggs on milkweed\n\n\n\n\n\nReleasing a Monarch\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-14-monarch-madness/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240815T113000
DTSTAMP:20240715T184835Z
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UID:6922-1723716000-1723721400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Trees!
DESCRIPTION:Join arborist Donna Danielson and learn how to identify several common trees of the park as well as learn their life cycles and shared history with humans. This will be about a ½-mile walk.  \n\n\n\nDonna is retired from The Morton Arboretum where she did insect and disease research\, worked in the Plant Clinic\, and taught Botany for 16 years.  She also teaches entomology at the College of DuPage.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Sugarbush Trail\, Lot 4. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-15-lets-talk-trees/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T113000
DTSTAMP:20240719T171447Z
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UID:6928-1723802400-1723807800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Invasive Species Forum with Matt Wallrath
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about what invasives species means in Wisconsin with Matt Wallrath of the Wisconsin First Detectors Network. Matt is a Milwaukee-born and Wisconsin-educated ecologist. He is happy to continue his career as a conservationist at UW-Madison. \n\n\n\nLocal topics and statewide projects will be discussed. Bring questions about your yard\, forests\, and favorite parks!  \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nMark Glasser pulling Garlic Mustard along Lynd Point Trail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-16-invasive-species-forum-with-matt-wallrath/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240816T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240816T140000
DTSTAMP:20240719T184400Z
CREATED:20240719T184359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240719T184400Z
UID:6932-1723813200-1723816800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Park Chat with Manager Brian Grube
DESCRIPTION:Bring your questions\, comments and concerns and spend some time with park manager Brian. There will be a short hike as he talks about what’s going on at the park.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3. \n\n\n\nNewport Park Manager Brian Grube\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-16-park-chat-with-manager-brian-grube/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240820T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240820T110000
DTSTAMP:20240519T222719Z
CREATED:20240519T222717Z
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UID:6755-1724144400-1724151600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 11
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nRowleys Bay Trail4.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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.   \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on June 11 with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on September 3. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Sept 3)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-11/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240823T110000
DTSTAMP:20240725T125220Z
CREATED:20240725T125219Z
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UID:6937-1724407200-1724410800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Hike with the Naturalists
DESCRIPTION:Head to the woods to see what treasures await. Trail and discussions will be based on conditions. \n\n\n\nMeet at  Lot 2. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-23-hike-with-the-naturalists/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240827T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240827T110000
DTSTAMP:20240519T223351Z
CREATED:20240519T223349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T223351Z
UID:6757-1724749200-1724756400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 12
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nNewport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 at 9:00am \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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.   \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on June 11 with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on September 3. Please join us when you can. On the final hike (Sept 3)\, miles will be tallied and participants will enjoy a pot-luck picnic.  \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-12/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T093000
DTSTAMP:20240820T202703Z
CREATED:20240810T115543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240820T202703Z
UID:6953-1725093000-1725096600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Coffee on the Beach
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nWhat a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted\, thoughtfully-sourced coffee on the beach area at beautiful Newport State Park.  Coffee and baked treats donated by Carol Ash\, NWS board member and owner of Kick Ash Coffee\, Ellison Bay. \n\n\n\nMeet at the picnic area\, Lot 3. \n\n\n\nIn case of rain\, this will be held at the shelter building\, Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-31-coffee-on-the-beach/
CATEGORIES:Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T113000
DTSTAMP:20240810T120658Z
CREATED:20240810T120656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T120658Z
UID:6955-1725098400-1725103800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Newport Past and Present Tour: Hotz Trail
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nHotz Gate and caretaker cottage\n\n\n\nWI Master Naturalist volunteers Mary O’Grady and Lynn Reuter will lead us along the Hotz Trail.  \n\n\n\nAs early as the 1920’s\, the trail was the original driveway going to the cabin of Ferdinand Hotz. Learn about the amazing family history and how the land he preserved became part of Newport State Park.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the parking area at the end of Europe Bay Road.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-31-newport-past-and-present-tour/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T140000
DTSTAMP:20240810T155650Z
CREATED:20240810T155435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T155650Z
UID:6957-1725109200-1725112800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Our Pollinators: How to Protect and Plant for Them
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nLearn some facts about the amazing bee\, make an insect house and learn about plants that attract pollinators to your garden. Helen Berch-Kenny\, WI Master Naturalist and Master Gardener will lead this hands-on discussion.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nBee on Yellow Coneflower; © Derek Ramsey\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-31-pollinators-protect-plant/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240831T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240831T153000
DTSTAMP:20240810T164351Z
CREATED:20240810T164349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240810T164351Z
UID:6962-1725114600-1725118200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:The 'Tick Talk' Doctors: Best Practices for Enjoying the WI Outdoors
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nLearn about those pesky arachnids\, ticks\, and how to avoid their bites and the illnesses they may carry.  \n\n\n\nAn informative and fun presentation on the much-maligned tick from two physicians who have diagnosed and treated patients who have had many of the infections ticks can carry. Find out what you can do to prevent a tick bite and limit your exposure to Lyme disease yet still enjoy the outdoors.  \n\n\n\nPresented by WI Master Naturalists Paula Kocken\, MD (Pediatric Emergency Medicine) and Janine Buffo\, MD (Family Practice Medicine). \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nDeer Tick\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-08-31-the-tick-talk-doctors/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T113000
DTSTAMP:20240811T161122Z
CREATED:20240811T160828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T161122Z
UID:6966-1725184800-1725190200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Herb Hike
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nJoin Dave LaLuzerne on this walk and discover the many herbs in our local environment. Nurtured through pharmacy school and many years as an herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop\, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for our health and well-being. \n\n\n\nDoor County has a wealth of herbs that can be beneficial to your health and well-being. Learn how the plants that flourish in this climate can help you flourish as well. \n\n\n\nMeet at the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nJuniper Field\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-01-herb-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T143000
DTSTAMP:20240811T163011Z
CREATED:20240811T162530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240811T163011Z
UID:6970-1725195600-1725201000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Forest Forensics
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nJoin WI Master Naturalists Maureen and Tom Flatley as they look for clues to unravel the rich history of the forest. The story of a forest reveals itself if you just know where to look and how to decipher the clues. \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nForest forensics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-01-forest-forensics/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T160000
DTSTAMP:20240818T214318Z
CREATED:20240811T163708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240818T214318Z
UID:6976-1725202800-1725206400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:History of Days Gone By: Newport's Founder Peter Knudsen
DESCRIPTION:This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event \n\n\n\nPicture Newport State Park as it was in the past\, a small farming and timber community\, founded in the 1880’s. Hear of the Knudsen family history from Peter Oleson\, great-grandson of Peter Knudsen\, original founder of Newport.  \n\n\n\nMeets in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nHistoric Newport Town\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-01-history-newport-founder-peter-knudsen/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program,Newport Wilderness Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240901T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240901T183000
DTSTAMP:20240812T160927Z
CREATED:20240812T160926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240812T160927Z
UID:6985-1725206400-1725215400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Newport 60th Anniversary Potluck and Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Did you work at Newport? Serve on the board? Volunteer? Are you a past or present member of the Newport Wilderness Society\, the park’s official friends group? Do you love this park?  \n\n\n\nAll are welcome to join the festivities.  \n\n\n\nBring a dish to share and join old and new friends as we celebrate our beautiful park. There will be a trivia contest at 6:00 with park swag\, good food and great friends.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the shelter building\, a short walk from Lot 3. \n\n\n\nHarvey Stahl\, Park Manager\, at the Newport contact station; circa 1975\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/newport-60th-anniversary-potluck-and-celebration/
CATEGORIES:Newport Wilderness Days,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240903T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240903T120000
DTSTAMP:20240519T224056Z
CREATED:20240519T224054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240519T224056Z
UID:6759-1725354000-1725364800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' Hiking Challenge: Week 13
DESCRIPTION:The Hike this Week \n\n\n\nEurope Bay Trail6.8 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am \n\n\n\nPotluck picnic to follow!! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAs 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.   \n\n\n\nHikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on June 11 with one of the shortest trails and end with the longest trail loop (7-ish miles) on September 3. Please join us when you can.  \n\n\n\nThis is the final hike of the challenge!! We will be tallying our miles and enjoying a pot luck picnic together after the hike. The park will provide the main course and beverages. Bring a side dish or desert to pass. \n\n\n\nThese are not interpretive hikes; the purpose is to get out and enjoy some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to hike at a pace that is comfortable for them. Hikes will be held as scheduled\, except for extreme weather conditions. (We hike in the rain!)  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-outwigo-trails-of-newport-hiking-challenge-week-13/
CATEGORIES:OutWiGo Challenge Hike
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240904T210000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240904T230000
DTSTAMP:20240819T184238Z
CREATED:20240819T184233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T184238Z
UID:6992-1725483600-1725490800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park
DESCRIPTION:**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on Sept 4 OR Sept 5\, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** \n\n\n\nJoin us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be a telescope and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights of the night sky.  \n\n\n\nYou are welcome to bring your own telescope and/or binoculars. Flashlights/headlamps with red lens covers are recommended. Although volunteers will be on hand to assist you\, it is always a good idea to come during day time hours to familiarize yourself with the area first. There is no seating available\, so bring your own chairs and/or blankets. \n\n\n\nPark at Lot 3 and follow the marked path. \n\n\n\nAs conditions are unpredictable\, the date for this program will be decided as weather conditions are assessed. Check with the park office or the NWS Facebook page for updates. This program will be cancelled if viewing conditions are poor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-04-star-gazing-at-the-dark-sky-park/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240906T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240906T140000
DTSTAMP:20240819T190307Z
CREATED:20240819T190304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T190307Z
UID:6994-1725627600-1725631200@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Hike with the Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Join this afternoon hike on the trails of this wilderness park to see what nature reveals.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-06-hike-with-the-naturalist/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240907T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20240819T191217Z
CREATED:20240819T190715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T191217Z
UID:6996-1725706800-1725710400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Trees and Shrubs of Door County
DESCRIPTION:Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs…everything from the anatomy of a tree\, invasive species\, to trees prevalent in our area. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting\, we will spend some time in the woods. \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nTom Wolfe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-07-trees-and-shrubs-of-door-county/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240912T110000
DTSTAMP:20240819T191107Z
CREATED:20240819T191102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T191107Z
UID:6998-1726135200-1726138800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Let's Talk Trees!
DESCRIPTION:Join arborist Donna Danielson and learn how to identify several common trees of the park as well as learn their life cycles and shared history with humans. This will be about a ½-mile walk.  \n\n\n\nDonna is retired from The Morton Arboretum where she did insect and disease research\, worked in the Plant Clinic\, and taught Botany for 16 years.  She also teaches entomology at the College of DuPage.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the Sugarbush Trail\, Lot 4. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-12-lets-talk-trees/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240919T200000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240919T210000
DTSTAMP:20240819T201320Z
CREATED:20240819T191602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T201320Z
UID:7000-1726776000-1726779600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join park staff on this night hike\, enjoying the full Harvest Moon. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail\, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. \n\n\n\nIf needed\, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 1. In case of rain\, program will be cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-19-full-moon-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240921T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240921T210000
DTSTAMP:20240819T202625Z
CREATED:20240819T202618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T202625Z
UID:7003-1726945200-1726952400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Fall Equinox: Tales Around the Campfire
DESCRIPTION:As summer officially passes the torch to autumn\, gather around the autumnal fire to celebrate hard work\, to honor mother nature\, and to acknowledge the passage of time.  \n\n\n\nIf you feel comfortable\, bring something along that reminds you of the end of summer or the beginning of fall. Bring a lawn chair\, as seating is very limited.  \n\n\n\nMeet at the fire ring by the shelter building\, a short walk down the blacktop path from Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-fall-equinox-tales-around-the-campfire/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240922T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240922T210000
DTSTAMP:20240909T174553Z
CREATED:20240909T144824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T174553Z
UID:7033-1727031600-1727038800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Birds and Astronomy
DESCRIPTION:Join the Academy of Sciences\, Arts and Letters for a special evening learning about migratory birds and stargazing at Newport State Park. Amanda Tokuyama\, GIS & Field Data Manager with the Urban Ecology Center will help unravel the mystery of bird migration. She will answer such questions as: Why do birds migrate? How do they find their way? What can people do to help migratory bird populations in Wisconsin? Why do songbirds migrate at night? And…do birds really use the stars to migrate? \n\n\n\nAfter Amanda Tokuyama’s talk on bird migration\, Dr. Robert Mathieu\, Albert E. Whitford Professor at UW-Madison\, will guide attendees through a tour of the night sky (weather permitting) and share stories about the constellations. As we observe the Milky Way and other features of the night sky\, we will listen for migrating songbirds and imagine what it is like to navigate long distances using the stars to fly your way south. \n\n\n\nPlease note:  \n\n\n\n\nThis is an outdoor\, nighttime program; dress for the conditions.\n\n\n\nThere is a short walk along a paved path to access the program venue.\n\n\n\nThere is no seating; bring a chair or blanket.\n\n\n\nBring a flashlight with a red lens cover. (In the dark sky park\, bright white light is highly discouraged.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTalk: 7:00pm to 8:00pmStargazing: 8:00pm to 9:00pm \n\n\n\nLocation: Dark Sky Viewing Area (Lot 3) at Newport (follow the asphalt path to the shelter building) \n\n\n\nThis event is free\, but the Academy would like you to register. You can do that here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-birds-and-astronomy/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240927T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240927T110000
DTSTAMP:20240925T101733Z
CREATED:20240819T203127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240925T101733Z
UID:7006-1727431200-1727434800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes
DESCRIPTION:This event has been cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience. \n\n\n\nShaggy Manes; © Roy Lukes\n\n\n\nDoor 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 through classes and programs throughout Door County.  \n\n\n\nThis hike is for those who want to learn about all aspects of fungi and is not intended to be an edible foraging hike. No pets please. \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 3. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-09-27-mushroom-hike-with-charlotte-lukes/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241004T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241004T140000
DTSTAMP:20240828T133350Z
CREATED:20240828T133132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T133350Z
UID:7010-1728046800-1728050400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Hike with the Naturalist
DESCRIPTION:Join this afternoon hike on the trails of this wilderness park to see what nature reveals.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 4; Sugarbush Trail. \n\n\n\nFall color at Sugarbush Trail\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-10-04-hike-with-the-naturalist/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241009T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241009T113000
DTSTAMP:20240828T134101Z
CREATED:20240828T134059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T134101Z
UID:7014-1728468000-1728473400@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Fall Colors Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join the park naturalist and get out and enjoy the brilliant colors of fall while hiking the Monarch Trail\, an easy 1.75-mile loop. \n\n\n\nStarts at the Visitors Center; Lot 1. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-10-09-fall-colors-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241013T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241013T113000
DTSTAMP:20240828T134546Z
CREATED:20240828T134544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T134546Z
UID:7016-1728815400-1728819000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Trees and Shrubs of Door County
DESCRIPTION:Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs…everything from the anatomy of a tree\, invasive species\, to trees prevalent in our area. There will be plenty of time for questions.  \n\n\n\nMeet in the Nature Center\, Lot 1. \n\n\n\nTom Wolfe\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-10-13-trees-and-shrubs-of-door-county/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241017T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241017T203000
DTSTAMP:20240828T135357Z
CREATED:20240828T135354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T135357Z
UID:7020-1729191600-1729197000@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Hike
DESCRIPTION:Join park staff on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75-mile Monarch Trail\, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. \n\n\n\nIf needed\, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens.  \n\n\n\nMeet at Lot 1. In case of rain\, program will be cancelled. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2024-10-17-full-moon-hike/
CATEGORIES:Interpretive Program
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T120000
DTSTAMP:20241130T142716Z
CREATED:20241130T134355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241130T142716Z
UID:7123-1733567400-1733572800@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:Q and A: NWS Proposed Improvements to Dark Sky Viewing Area
DESCRIPTION:Newport Wilderness Society (NWS)\, the friends group of Newport State Park\, is hosting a presentation/Q&A regarding NWS’s Dark Sky Viewing Area Improvement Plan for the park.  \n\n\n\nWhere: Newport Nature Center (inside the Visitors Center at the park entrance/Lot 1) \n\n\n\nWhen: Saturday\, December 7; 10:30am \n\n\n\nNWS has long-recognized the need for improvements to the dark sky viewing area\, located in the day-use area adjacent to Lot 3. NWS’s concerns with the current condition of the viewing area\, especially when hosting an educational or night sky viewing program\, include: \n\n\n\n\nno seating is available for program participants;\n\n\n\nthere is no footpath to the viewing area; \n\n\n\nadjacent sand dunes are often trampled by visitors seeking the shortest route to/from the venue;\n\n\n\nvisitors with mobility issues must traverse a lot of uneven ground to access the program venue;\n\n\n\nspillover light from vehicles in the parking lot interferes with night sky viewing;\n\n\n\nthere is no power supply (other than battery/generator) to power AV equipment for a program or the telescopes we transport in for viewing.\n\n\n\n\nOver the past year\, the NWS Long-range Planning Committee has been working\, in collaboration with the DNR\, to design improvements to the viewing area that would specifically address these concerns. The preliminary plan includes: \n\n\n\n\na ground-level\, two-tiered\, natural stone seating area that could accommodate up to 100 people;\n\n\n\nthe seating area will be nestled into a grassy berm that already exists; it is designed not to be visible from the parking lot;\n\n\n\npaths to the viewing area designed to protect adjacent sand dunes and provide safe access for all visitors;\n\n\n\ndark sky-compliant\, non-white-light pathway illumination (in use for programs only);\n\n\n\na stacked stone wall along the east edge of the parking lot to better screen spillover light from vehicles\, but not to impede the view of Lake Michigan;\n\n\n\nimprovements to the size and placement of telescope pads;\n\n\n\na small\, accessible viewing platform overlooking Newport Beach at the end of an already existing asphalt path (which currently tumbles unsafely onto the beach);\n\n\n\na small shed near the picnic shelter to store equipment and provide solar-powered charging for equipment\, including a recently-acquired Trak-Chair for visitors with mobility challenges.\n\n\n\n\nNewport received Dark Sky Park certification in 2017. It is Wisconsin’s only Dark Sky Park. Park staff\, Universe in the Park/UW-Madison\, and friends of NWS have provided night sky education programs and viewing opportunities for hundreds of participants since before 2014. On any given evening\, visitors come to Newport to enjoy the breathtaking beauty of the Milky Way\, to identify planets and constellations\, or in hope of witnessing some dancing Northern Lights. \n\n\n\nNWS understands that the public is passionate about protecting and preserving our ~2\,400-acre wilderness park. NWS is too\, and our BOD and dedicated volunteers have been doing that work for 40 years at Newport. NWS hopes the public will be reassured that theplan to improve the dark sky educational and viewing experience for park visitors is specifically designed to support that mission.  \n\n\n\nNWS looks forward to listening to you and answering your questions.
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/q-and-a-nws-proposed-improvements-to-dark-sky-viewing-area/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250101T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250101T150000
DTSTAMP:20241122T142124Z
CREATED:20241122T141700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T142124Z
UID:7109-1735736400-1735743600@friendsofnewport.org
SUMMARY:2025 First Day Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Deb Ford\n\n\n\nPlease join us for this annual Wisconsin State Park tradition. \n\n\n\nWhere: We will set off from Parking Lot 3 at 1:00pm. (Please plan to arrive a little before then.) \n\n\n\nThe Hike: The 1.2-mile Fern Trail loop (and the recently completed boardwalk) is the focus…with an option to include Lynd Point Trail. \n\n\n\nPost-hike: We will warm up by campfire at the Picnic Shelter (Lot 3); hot chocolate and treats will be available. (Don’t be bashful about bringing treats to share!) \n\n\n\nWeather is unpredictable; we may be walking through snow or ice. Wear appropriate winter footwear that may include yaktrax or microspikes; bring hiking poles if you typically use them. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAll 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. \n\n\n\nNewport State Park\, 475 County Road NP\, Ellison Bay\, WI 54210 Ph. 920-854-2500
URL:https://friendsofnewport.org/event/2025-first-day-hike/
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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