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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 2
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 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 hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in the […]
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Let’s Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris
Let’s Go See: Dwarf Lake Iris
First in a series of summer learning adventures, we’ll explore the dwarf lake iris, a state and federally threatened plant. Learn about its habitat and why it calls Door County home. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1 for a brief talk. Then we’ll head out to observe these diminutive flowers. All programs are free, […]
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Wings of the Night Bat Program
Wings of the Night Bat Program
Join the park naturalist for this program about bats, a most unique and misunderstood mammal. Learn about the bats in Wisconsin, their lifecycle, and threats challenging the bat population. Meet in the Nature Center. Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather […]
Great Wisconsin Bat Count
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 fungus on the muzzle of infected bats that causes die offs of multiple species of bats in infected hibernation sites. This state wide survey is […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 3
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 3
The Hike this Week Monarch Trail1.75 milesMeet at Lot 1 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 being active in the […]
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Herb Hike
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 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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National Get Outdoors Day
National Get Outdoors Day
Join park staff and volunteers and participate in fun outdoor activities for all ages. Try your hand at an Eco Scavenger Hunt or Geology Bingo. Pick up trash along the trails and beaches and let’s see how much we can collect. Refreshments and prizes! There will be stations in the Nature Center and at Lot […]
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In Search of Wildflowers Hike
In Search of Wildflowers Hike
Things can change in the woods so quickly this time of year. Join local Master Naturalists searching for wildflowers on this easy 1-mile hike. Meet at Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required on all vehicles. Some programs are weather related, so check with the park if you […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 4
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 4
The Hike this Week Upland Trail2.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 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 being active in the […]
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Nature Journaling
Nature Journaling
Head out with the park naturalist and explore the world of nature journaling. Everyone is welcome, no writing or drawing skills are necessary. This is a great way to connect with nature; to slow down and observe what is going on around you. Some materials provided or you can bring your own journal. Bring an […]
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Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park: Constellations
Stargazing at the Dark Sky Park: Constellations
**IMPORTANT: This event will be held on June 16 OR June 17 OR June 18, depending on weather conditions.** Join us at Wisconsin’s only designated dark sky park for a night of star gazing. We will start with a brief talk about some of the summer constellations, then move on to some deep sky viewing […]
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Monarch Monitoring Project
Monarch Monitoring Project
Spend some time with the park naturalist as she explains all aspects of monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be done right in your own yard. Take home some milkweed seeds for planting. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 5
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 5
The Hike this Week Sand Cove/Duck Bay Trail2.3 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 hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active […]
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Plantings and Protection for Pollinators
Plantings and Protection for Pollinators
This is the time to celebrate pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport, along with ideas for habitat at your own house. Construct an insect hotel to take home with you. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, […]
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Insects Bug Me: A Presentation by Charlotte Lukes
Insects Bug Me: A Presentation by Charlotte Lukes
Join Charlotte Lukes as she guides us through a presentation about many of our pollinator friends. We'll go beyond the obvious pollinators and include the flies, beetles, wasps and other insects that many people consider 'pests'. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is required […]
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 6
OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 6
The Hike this Week Lynd Point Trail2.5 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 hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. OutWiGo encourages everyone to improve their overall health and wellness by getting out and being active in […]
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Let’s Go See: Showy Lady Slipper Orchids
Let’s Go See: Showy Lady Slipper Orchids
As part of a series of summer learning adventures, we will explore the showy lady slipper orchid, a plant of special concern. Learn about its habitat and what makes it special. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1, for a brief talk. Then we will head out to observe these beautiful flowers. All programs are […]
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Trees and Shrubs of Door County
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, invasive species, to trees prevalent in our area. There will be plenty of time for questions. Weather permitting, we will spend some time in the woods. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. […]
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Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils
Story in the Rocks: Let’s Talk Fossils
This is a drop-in interpretive program. Take on the role of paleontologist and answer these and other questions: What are fossils and what do they look like at Newport? How are fossils formed? Take part in a self-paced fossil scavenger hunt. Look for the table set up in the picnic area, Lot 3. All programs […]