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The Hike this Week Hotz/Europe Bay Trail3.2 milesMeet at Europe Bay Road parking area at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. […] |
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Combine Newport’s beauty with the joy of painting to create a plein air masterpiece! Join the naturalists and talented volunteers to explore outdoor painting techniques using watercolors. Artists of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own art supplies or supplies will be provided. Look for the table set up in the picnic area, Lot […] |
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Summer fun at Newport leads to long-lasting and harmful souvenirs on the beach. Preserve Lake Michigan’s pristine shores while participating in citizen science! Collected trash will be entered into the Alliance for the Great Lake’s database on litter and plastic pollution through their Adopt-A-Beach program. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. All programs are […] |
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Explore, rediscover and connect with the plants of Newport guided by the book, ‘Let’s Botanize!’. Join the park naturalist on an exploratory walk as we follow a selection of prompts ranging from comparing leaf vein patterns to hunting for lichens. Come with an open mind and a curious spirit as we spend time growing our […] |
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The Hike this Week Europe Bay Trail (to road and back)3.4 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday […] |
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This is a drop-in interpretive program. Grab a magnifying glass and start your search! Freely explore the miniature world beneath your feet or complete a family-friendly scavenger hunt for tiny treasures in the woods and along the beach. No need to bring anything but your sense of adventure! Look for a table in the picnic […] |
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From shimmering fish scales to vivid bird feathers, structural colors change how we see the world around us. Learn how structural colors work and common examples at Newport while experimenting with interference acrylic paints. There will be a washable paint option for younger artists. Located in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, […] |
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This is a drop-in interpretive program. Can you build a boat that will float and hold the most mass? Come get together with us to see if you can design a cargo boat that will hold the most cargo. Understand how the “Laker” ships transport their loads of iron ore through the shipping lanes of […] |
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This is a drop-in interpretive program. Have you ever looked at the clear waters of Lake Michigan and thought you could be somewhere tropical? Invasive mussels around the size of your fingernail are partly responsible for the lake’s color shift. Stop by to learn about the difference between native and invasive freshwater mussels and try […] |
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The Hike this Week Newport/Ridge Trail (west)3.6 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on […]
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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 take it home with you. Look for the table set up in the picnic area, Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park […] |
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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. Some […] |
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Head out with the park naturalists and try your hand at Nature journaling. This is an activity designed for everyone, no matter your skill level. What nature journaling is: What nature journaling is not: Come with an open mind, an adventurous heart and a willingness to connect with nature! Materials provided, or bring your own. […] |
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Come and meet Smokey Bear and help park staff celebrate his birthday! We will read the real story of Smokey Bear and learn how he became the ambassador of wildfire prevention. There will be games, prizes, cupcakes, and photo ops! Held in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park […] |
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The Hike this Week Rowleys Bay Trail4.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on […] |
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We are fortunate that an internationally recognized freshwater estuary is just down the road from Newport State Park! Join park naturalists for an easy 1.6 mile hike on the Shoenbrunn Trail to learn about freshwater systems, the locally-famed Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly, and the importance of preserving wetlands. Meet at the Shoenbrunn Trailhead parking lot off […] |
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Join the park naturalist and learn all about the Monarch Butterfly's amazing life cycle, including migration. She will also talk about Newport's Monarch monitoring site, and how you can monitor your own milkweed or pollinator garden. Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […] |
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Join Theoretical Harpist Holly Erskine for music in the park. Holly encourages you to sing along to some simple tunes, if you wish. Holly will also share some of her own ambient electronic compositions to encourage relaxation and contemplation. Join Holly at the seating area near the beach, a short walk from Lot 3. All programs […] |
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The Hike this Week Newport Trail5.0 milesMeet at Lot 2 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We begin on June […]
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Join Open Door Bird Sanctuary at Newport State Park for an exciting birds-of-prey education program that brings you face-to-face with some of Wisconsin’s most fascinating raptors. Discover the amazing adaptations, behaviors, and conservation stories of these incredible birds through an engaging, family-friendly presentation designed to inspire curiosity and awe. Whether you’re a lifelong bird lover […] |
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The staff at Newport will be gathering around the campfire to celebrate August’s full moon. S’mores supplies will be provided! Meet at the fire ring by the shelter building, a short walk from Lot 3. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, […] |
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Summer fun at Newport leads to long-lasting and harmful souvenirs on the beach. Preserve Lake Michigan’s pristine shores while participating in citizen science! Collected trash will be entered into the Alliance for the Great Lake’s database on litter and plastic pollution through their Adopt-A-Beach program. Meet at the parking area at the end of Europe […] |
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The Hike this Week Europe Bay Trail6.8 milesMeet at Lot 3 at 9:00am Potluck picnic to follow!! As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport naturalists are leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at […] |
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join us for a star-filled night at an outdoor movie night at Newport State Park. We’ll be viewing, “The Emissary”, a local sci-fi thriller romantic comedy filmed throughout Door County and Newport State Park. Also starring in the movie, you’ll have a chance to meet director Tim Erskine […] |
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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 Kick Ash coffee. Enjoy the beach area of beautiful Newport State Park. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. In case of rain, this will be held at the shelter building, […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event WI Master Naturalists and NWS volunteers Mary O’Grady and Lynn Reuter will take you back in time walking the 1.2-mile Sugarbush Trail. Imagine the land clear cut of trees then reworked as farms. You’ll learn how the forest recovered and is still recovering today. Meet at Lot 4. […]
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This is a NWS Wilderness Days Event Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about the trees and shrubs that make up Door County’s landscape. Learn about some of the invasive species that pose a threat to native plants and trees. Weather permitting, there may be some time spent in […] |