Events
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Trees and Shrubs 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, to trees prevalent in our area, to invasive […]
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Fern Trail Frolic
Venture out on Fern Trail with park naturalists as they check out this wetland area of Newport State Park. This easy 1.2 mi. hike will take you through cedar swamp, […]
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Wings of the Night – Bat Presentation
Learn all about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Bat ambassadors will talk about the bats we can expect to find in Wisconsin, their life-cycle, and threats challenging the […]
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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 […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 1
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists […]
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Bluebird Nest Box Monitoring
Join the park naturalist to observe and learn about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes. The Eastern Bluebird is a longtime symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America. After years […]
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Plant a Perennial Pollinator Patio Pot
If you are short on space but would like to plant to benefit pollinators, here is your chance to plant a pot for your deck, patio, or porch. Led by […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
The Hike this Week Sugarbush Trail1.3 milesMeet at Lot 4 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists […]
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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 […]
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Plantings and Protection for Pollinators
This is the time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport, along with ideas for […]
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Forest Recovery: the Challenge of Invasive Species
As Wisconsin highlights Invasive Species weekend, join park volunteers and master naturalists Maureen and Tom Flatley as they hike into the area of Newport that was devastated by a straight-line […]
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Honoring the Transition of Spring to Summer
Join Marjasana Kay for a special gathering to celebrate the transition from spring to summer. The event includes a short talk on the meaning of the solstice, interactive sharing, group […]