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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 4. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the […] |
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Beautiful, diverse, and ancient, ferns reproduce in a mysterious alteration of life forms. Join Master Naturalist and horticulturist Holly Smith as she delves into fern evolution, life cycle, reproduction, diversity, and identification. This program is geared to adult participants. Meets at the Nature Center (Lot 1), with time at the end to look at some […] |
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Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park Manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples, European explorers and settlers, the Pottawatomie Lighthouse, and the influence and vision of inventor Chester Thordarson. Meets […] |
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Insects are an underappreciated, yet a very important part of our ecosystem. Retired arborist and educator Donna Danielson will help you learn more about the importance of insects, their life cycles, anatomy, and more. We will use microscopes and magnifiers to look at them up close. Don't worry, they will all be dead when we […] |
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Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison as they present Badger Talks, a PowerPoint presentation about astronomy, and a chance to view the night skies through a high-powered telescope. Newport State Park in Ellison Bay is the best place to view the spectacular Perseid meteor shower as it is Wisconsin’s only designated International Dark Sky Park. No […] |
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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 herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous and wondrous ways to use herbs for […] |
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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 beach area, then bring your check list back to the table in the picnic area. There will be prizes! Park in Lot 3 and look […] |
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The staff at Newport will be gathering around the campfire and sharing their best pudgy pie recipes. There will be some pie irons for you to try your hand at making one or bring your own! Ingredients for staff’s favorite recipes will be supplied. Meets at the fire ring by the shelter building, a short […] |
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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. Find out about Newport's Monarch Monitoring site. Meet in the Nature Center (Lot 1). All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […] |
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**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on August 25 OR August 26, depending on weather/viewing conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. There will be telescopes and other equipment set up with some of Door County’s best amateur astronomers on hand to point out some highlights […] |
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event What a great way to start your day with a hot cup of locally roasted, thoughtfully-sourced coffee on the beach area at beautiful Newport State Park. Coffee and baked treats donated by Carol Ash, NWS board member and owner of Kick Ash Coffee, Ellison Bay. Meet at the […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event WI Master Naturalist volunteers Mary O’Grady and Lynn Reuter will lead you along the Hotz Trail. As early as the 1920’s, the trail was the original driveway going to the cabin of Ferdinand Hotz. Learn about the amazing family history and how the land he preserved became part of […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event 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 herbal pharmacist in his own herb shop, he now finds his passion is educating people about the numerous […] |
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join instructor Sherry Seubert of Embraced by Nature for a slow hatha morning flow yoga mat class with guided meditation. We will ground to earth and reach for the sky. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, or beach towel. We will gather in the grassy area at Parking Lot […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event 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 species There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Learn about those pesky arachnids, ticks, and how to avoid their bites and the illnesses they may carry. An informative and fun presentation on the much-maligned tick from a physician who has diagnosed and treated patients who have had many of the infections ticks can carry. Find out […] |
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