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  • Geology Bingo Drop-in Program

    Door County’s rich geologic history is written in the rocks, just waiting to be discovered. Join us this self-paced geology/fossil Bingo game. Search for fossils in the rocks along the […]

  • 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 […]

  • Fern Trail Discovery Pen Drop-in Program

    Head out on the beautiful boardwalks of Fern Trail with a Discovery Pen, an audio tool that is synced with the interpretive signs along the trail. Learn about geology, history, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Monarchs and Other Pollinators

    Check out the pollinator gardens at Newport and see how volunteers are helping to collect data about monarch butterflies. Life cycles can be observed, and how you can help our […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 lifecycle, and threats challenging the […]

  • Fungi Foray with 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 […]

  • Nature Apps 101

    Confused by all the nature apps out there? Whether it be about birds, trees, plants or insects, come learn about some of our tried and tested favorites. Join WI Master […]

  • Universe in the Park

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

  • NWS Annual Meeting

    The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 26th at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. […]

  • Nature Hike on Sugarbush Trail

    Head out with the Park Naturalist to explore the Sugarbush Trail. We will check out the old shorelines and a massive stone fence along the way. Meet at Parking Lot […]