Trees of Door County
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. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. […]
Walk on the Wild Side
Join Park Naturalist Beth Bartoli and take to the woods in search of fall wildflowers, mushrooms, wild edibles, or anything else we might find. We'll hike the 1.25-mile Sugarbush Trail. Meet at Lot 4. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so […]
Full Moon Hike
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. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled. All […]
December Open House at Newport
The park office will be open and full of holiday cheer!Join us for cookies and cider...and shopping.Park merchandise and 2024 state park stickers make great gifts.(This is the last opportunity to buy 2024 stickers on-site before the holidays.)
2024 First Day Hike
Please join us for this annual Wisconsin State Park tradition. Where: We will set off from Parking Lot 3 at 1:00pm. (Please plan to arrive a little before then.)The Hike: The 1.2-mile Fern Trail loop (and the recently completed boardwalk) is the focus...with an option to include Lynd Point Trail.Post-hike: We will warm up by campfire at […]
Candlelight Ski-Snowshoe-Hike 2024
Unfortunately, Mother Nature has thrown us a curve ball. There is no snow to ski on. This will be a hike-only event and we will light the Fern Trail only, as has been our tradition for many years. See you there! Thirty-four years ago, Newport Wilderness Society started the candlelight ski tradition in Door County. […]
Solar Eclipse Viewing
Join our park staff naturalists Beth Bartoli and Lynn Reuter for this daytime celestial event as we enjoy a partial view of the solar eclipse. There will be some special viewing glasses available to safely view the eclipse. See printable schedule of events below. Meet at Lot 3. Please bring your own chairs. Note: Program […]
Every Day is Earth Day 2024
Newport Wilderness Society will be at the Every Day is Earth Day festival at Kress Pavilion in Egg Harbor on Saturday, April 20. Please stop by our booth to meet some of our volunteers and learn more about the work we do in support of Newport State Park. There are so many great events happening […]
Arbor Day Tree Talk
Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Meet at the Nature Center (inside the Visitors Center) at Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather […]
Wildflower Folklore Hike
Join the park naturalist on this 1-mile hike to look for signs of spring. Hear about wildflower names, stories and folklore. Meet at Lot 1. 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 Bird Walk
Join Deb Ford to identify birds that are currently visiting Newport’s feeding station and the grassland and forest edges along the Monarch Trail. Breeding birds will be mostly back on territory; there will be a few migrants moving through. We never know what we will find. Deb will also have some resource suggestions to help […]
Wildflowers and Wings Mother’s Day Hike
Celebrate Mom with a walk in the woods. We’ll hike the 1-mile Poetry Trail, looking for wildflowers and listening for birds. We’ll even read a few poems along the way. We will return to the Nature Center and check out the progress of the recent upgrades, enjoying some coffee, tea and baked goods. All are […]