Events
Calendar of Events
|
Sunday
|
Monday
|
Tuesday
|
Wednesday
|
Thursday
|
Friday
|
Saturday
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
2 events,
-
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 life-cycle, 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 […]
-
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 […] |
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
The Hike this Week Fern Trail1.2 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 June […] |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
Join the park naturalist to observe and learn about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes. The Eastern Bluebird is a longtime symbol of happiness, good health and hope in North America. After years of declining numbers, hear about their amazing success story. There will be a short walk to check out some of the active boxes, with discussion […] |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
If you are short on space but would like to plant to benefit pollinators, here is your chance to plant a pot for your deck, patio, or porch. Led by master naturalist Mary O’Grady, this hands-on class will have you learning about pollinator-friendly native plants and planting a 12” pot for you to bring home. […]
$45
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
The Hike this Week Sugarbush Trail1.3 milesMeet at Lot 4 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 […] |
0 events,
|
1 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 and wondrous ways to use herbs for […] |
1 event,
-
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. Learn about Wisconsin's native bees. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park […] |
2 events,
-
As Wisconsin highlights Invasive Species weekend, join park volunteers and master naturalists Maureen and Tom Flatley as they hike into the area of Newport that was devastated by a straight-line windstorm in August of 2025. You will see firsthand not only what forest recovery looks like, but also the challenges that invasive species play in […]
-
Join Marjasana Kay for a special gathering to celebrate the transition from spring to summer. The event includes a short talk on the meaning of the solstice, interactive sharing, group voice activation, sound healing, and a gentle "Resonant Walk with the Trees at Newport." Please bring: a mat, blanket, water bottle, and journal (for optional note taking). […] |
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
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. […] |
1 event,
-
The Hike this Week Monarch Trail1.7 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 June […] |
1 event,
-
Spend some time with the park naturalists as they explain all aspects of monitoring a monarch way station for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project. This citizen science program can easily be done right in your own yard. Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. All programs are free, but a state park admission sticker is […] |
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
|
0 events,
|
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
The Hike this Week Upland Trail2.0 milesMeet at Lot 1 at 9:00am As part of the Wisconsin DNR OutWiGo initiative to get outside and participate in healthy activities, Newport SP Naturalist Beth Bartoli is leading a 13-week progressive hiking challenge covering every trail in the park. Hikes will take place on Tuesday at 9:00am. We […] |
0 events,
|
1 event,
-
The pristine beaches and towering forests of Wisconsin’s only formally designated wilderness park looked very different just a hundred years ago. Join park naturalists on a tour of the site of a once-bustling logging town and discover what brought indigenous peoples and European settlers to Newport. Meet at the picnic area, Lot 3. All programs […] |
2 events,
-
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 […]
-
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 […] |
0 events,
|