-
Viewing at the Dark Sky Park: Conjunction of the Moon and Saturn
Witness these 2 celestial bodies as they share the same ascension. Conjunctions occur when two astronomical objects - such as planets, stars, moons, or the sun - align in the sky, creating an illusion that they are close together when in reality they are thousands of miles apart. You’ll have the opportunity to view through a telescope and […]
-
Survival Series: Primitive Fire Making Workshop
Learn the skills of our ancestors. Try your hand at the many and exciting ways to start a fire! Join park naturalist, fire chief and investigator, teacher and campfire expert Ken Foszcz as he shares his wealth of knowledge and techniques. Ken has been involved in ski patrol, mountain search and rescue and instructing about Fire […]
-
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 her knowledge through classes and programs throughout Door County. Meet at Lot 3. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be limited to promote social […]
-
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 12
This Week's Hike Newport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and active in the outdoors. Hikes […]
-
Gardening for Pollinators
Pollinators are generating lots of “buzz” these days. The fact is, without pollinators we wouldn’t be able to enjoy many of the foods we eat. Come learn what you can do to help our bees, wasps, butterflies and other pollinators. Meet outside the Nature Center, Lot 1. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be […]
-
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 13
This Week's Hike Europe Bay Trail7.0 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am Pot-luck Picnic following this final hike in the series!Bring a dish or dessert to shareAt the Picnic Area at Lot 3 As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every […]
-
Coffee on the Beach
A Newport Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of coffee on the beach at beautiful Newport State Park. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. In case of rain, this will be held at the shelter building, Lot 3. Sponsored by Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. Covid-19 […]
-
History of Newport: Out of Wilderness into Wilderness
A Newport Wilderness Days Event It’s hard to picture quiet Newport State Park as a small bustling town, but that’s exactly what it was. Founded in the 1880’s, the town of Newport had farms, a post office and general store, a saw mill and housed the lighthouse keeper. Learn about the history of Newport from […]
-
Signs of Autumn: A Naturalist-led Hike
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Hit the trails with park naturalist Beth Bartoli on this easy, 1.5 mile hike. We’ll be hiking the Sugarbush Trail. Meet at Lot 4. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be limited to promote social distancing. Participants are encouraged to practice social distancing, frequent hand washing and to wear […]
-
Bug Walk
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join entomologist Dick Smythe as he explores the world of insects. Spend an hour learning about whatever "little critters" we find at Newport: spiders, butterflies, dragonflies, damselflies, and whatever else is out there. Bring a butterfly net if you have one. Meet at the Nature Center with a hike to follow. […]
-
Story in the Rocks Geology Hike
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join geologist Jack Travis and learn about the fascinating and rich geologic history of the Door Peninsula and Newport State Park. This hike will start at Lot 2, with a ½ mile hike to the Ridge Trail to view an ancient shoreline. There will be a visit to an ancient […]
-
Trees and Shrubs of Door County
A Newport Wilderness Days Event Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, parking Lot 1. Covid-19 Guidelines: Group sizes vary and may be […]
12 events found.