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Home » Newport News » Beth Bartoli: Dark Sky Interview on ‘Wisconsin Icons’
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Beth Bartoli: Dark Sky Interview on ‘Wisconsin Icons’

Newport Night Sky; © Denny Moutray
by Deb Ford|Published October 30, 2023

Park Naturalist Beth Bartoli recently spoke with Bob Dolan, host of Wisconsin Icons, about our iconic Dark Sky Park.


Top photo of the Newport Dark Sky © Denny Moutray

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3 days ago

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And speaking of monarchs, this monarch mimicker hung around with us last night while at a friend’s house. We don’t see them nearly as much as their look-alike. Notice the black line on the bottom of the hind wings? Monarchs don’t have that. This is a viceroy butterfly. It mimics monarchs to show that it is unpalatable to predators. Caterpillars feed on Willows and Aspen, not milkweed. Adults prefer meadows, marshes and swamp areas with poplar, aspen and willow. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 days ago

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The storms that came through yesterday have caused heavy damage to the south part of the Newport State Park. As noted on the map, all trails and campsites to the south are closed until further notice. Things are being assessed now to see how we will move forward. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Keeping in the spirit of National Lighthouse Day, join park manager Brian Grube tomorrow, Aug. 8th, as he shares the rich history of Rock Island, home of the Pottawatomie Light House. He’ll be speaking in the Nature Center at Newport at 10 am. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

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Attention all nature enthusiasts (especially master naturalists)! There are two great educational programs going on this week that you will not want to miss. Tuesday at 10 o’clock will be the secret life of ferns and Saturday at 1 o’clock will be a hands-on insect program. Both will be held in the nature center at the park. Check out our events listings for more information. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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What a fortunate moment. I happened to see this weathered-from-life female monarch circling the swamp milkweed in the front of the office. I was able to capture the moment she laid an egg. If you look closely at the second photo, you can see the egg. The wonders of nature! ... See MoreSee Less

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As everyone knows, it is National Moth Week! Moths are important, yet often overlooked, nocturnal pollinators. They are attracted to pale, light-colored, and fragrant flowers, especially those that bloom at night, and play a vital role in the reproduction of many plant species. They also have great camouflage, so even for their size, they can be easily missed. Here are a few we have found around the office building. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

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With impending thunderstorms going on, the mushroom fury with Charlotte Lukes is being canceled for this morning. So sorry for the inconvenience, but mother nature has other ideas. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 month ago

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Facebook friends, we’re on the lookout for this crocheted mouse that was lost at the park recently This has great sentimental value to the owner. Any information would be greatly appreciated. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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It was a gorgeous day for the Ellison Bay Day parade, and NWS volunteers and Newport staff were proud to represent our beautiful park! Shout out to Ellison Bay Service Club for hosting this terrific event. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Unfortunately, the decision has been made to not bring our equipment out tonight. Clouds keep rolling in and it’s expected to have more cloud cover tonight. So sorry for the bad news. ... See MoreSee Less
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2 months ago

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With the unpredictability of our current weather, it has been decided that we will not be bringing our viewing equipment out and there will be no program tonight. We'll evaluate Saturday weather conditions tomorrow. We apologize. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Don’t forget to pack your binoculars when you visit Newport. There are many breeding birds to see in the park, like this Chestnut-sided Warbler singing up a storm at campsite #4 this morning. 📸 Deb Ford ... See MoreSee Less

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