Newport Wilderness Society
The Friends Group of Newport State Park
Newport Wilderness Society
The Friends Group of Newport State Park

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  • Tom Wolfe

    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 will spend some time […]

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    Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils

    This is a drop-in interpretive program. Take on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How […]

  • monarch butterfly

    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 […]

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    Universe in the Park

    Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a presentation on astronomy. We’ll start with a PowerPoint presentation at the shelter building then look to the heavens through a high powered telescope […]

  • Find Your Way in the Night Sky

    This is a drop-in interpretive program. Be in the know about where the stars and constellations track throughout the year. Make and learn to read your own star map and […]

  • OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 7

    This Week's Hike Newport/Ridge Trail (east)3.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive […]

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    NWS Annual Meeting

    The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 30th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. […]

  • Trees of Newport Hike

    Hike along Europe Bay Trail and learn about the trees that make Newport State Park what it is. Join Dr. Bill Scheckler, past president of Newport Wilderness Society, as he […]

  • monarch butterfly

    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 […]

  • Nature Scavenger Hunt

    This is a drop-in interpretive program. This family-friendly scavenger hunt will get you out looking for treasures in the woods and along the beach. Complete the check off list and […]