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

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  • OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 10

    This Week's Hike Newport/Ridge Trail (west)3.6 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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    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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    Nature Journaling

    This is a drop-in program. Join park staff and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. Materials provided. Come […]

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    Monarch Madness

    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 […]

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    Star Gazing at the Dark Sky Park

    **IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 25 OR August 26 OR August 27, depending on weather conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a […]

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    Mushroom Hike with Charlotte Lukes

    Charlotte Lukes, Door 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 […]

  • 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 […]

  • Coffee on the Beach

    A Newport Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted, thoughtfully sourced coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State […]

  • Embraced by Nature: Forest Therapy Walk

    A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join Sherry Seubert of Energy Flow Health and Wellness LLC for this chance to be immersed in nature, absorbing all the forest of Newport has […]

  • Forest Past and Present: Upland Trail Hike

    A Newport Wilderness Days Event Master Naturalist volunteer Mary O’Grady will lead you along the Upland Trail loop. She will introduce you to our new Upland Trail guide booklet. You’ll be […]