Events
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Nature Journaling
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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Newport Geology Walk
Join Brian Forest for an engaging exploration of the rocks beneath our feet and the forces that shaped the landscape of Door County. We’ll discuss the three basic rock types, how they form, and what they reveal about the ancient environments in which they were created. Discussion will also examine the county’s unique hydrogeology and […]
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Beetles, Aphids, and Flies – Oh, My!
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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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 8
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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Painting in the Park
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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Let’s Clean Up Newport Bay Beach!
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.
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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 9
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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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 10
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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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 11
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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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 12
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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OutWiGo ‘Trails of Newport’ Hiking Challenge: Week 13
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 […]