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NWS Annual Reports

2022 NWS Annual Report
2021 NWS Annual Report
2021 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2020 NWS Annual Report
2020 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2019 NWS Annual Report
2019 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2018 NWS Annual Report
2018 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2017 NWS Annual Report
2017 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report
2016 NWS Annual Report
2016 Newport Naturalist Interpretive Report

NWS Publications

The Ferdinand Hotz Legacy
Newport: Out of Wilderness Into Wilderness
Geology of Newport State Park
Your Dark Sky Park

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Newport State Park
475 County Road NP
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

Office Phone: (920) 854-2500

Newport Wilderness Society

7 days ago

And we're off! NWS volunteers have started the construction of a new elevated, accessible boardwalk that will traverse a seasonally-flooded section of the Fern Trail at Newport. The boardwalk will be a total of 1,800' in length; we are working on the first 600' this fall.If you are interested in volunteering on this project, join the NWS volunteer email group: groups.io/g/NewportFriendsAndVolunteersIf you would like to help support the funding of this project, you can securely donate using this page on our website: friendsofnewport.org/donate-fern-trail-boardwalk-restoration/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

A big shoutout to newly-minted Master Naturalists Mary Carmichael O'Grady and @Lynn Reuter. For their capstone project, they revised the Upland Trail's interpretive booklet and refreshed the signposts along the trail. Mary led a recent hike along the trail, for Wilderness Days. More about the project (with photos) here: friendsofnewport.org/upland-trail-guide-update/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Though we saw precious few monarchs this year, it’s nice to see some of the northern ones are migrating through. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

New merchandise has arrived! Toddler and kids t-shirts, kids glow in the dark sweatshirts, ball caps, rain ponchos and a new sticker. Stay tuned for more things to come! The park office is open Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10-4. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Our last Challenge Hike of the season is in the books. After hiking the 7 mile Europe Bay Trail, we enjoyed a potluck lunch highlighted by pulled pork smoked by the one and only Chris Ash. Everything was delicious! It’s been a great summer of hiking and comradery in our beautiful park. Thanks to all for showing up for the past 13 weeks. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

We had an unexpected guest at Tom Wolfe’s tree program this past weekend. You can see in the first picture how I could’ve mistaken this walking stick for a twig from a pine tree. Nature’s camouflage at its finest. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

As of now, it looks like it will be clear, so dark sky viewing will be going on Friday, Aug. 26th. See events for more details. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

One of just a few monarch eggs that we found and raised to adulthood in the Nature Center. Hopes of a new generation ride on these wings. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

Here is an interesting article about monarchs. As many have asked us, "Where are all the monarchs?", this article helps answer that question. We have had very little success finding eggs, larva or monarchs in our research area here at Newport. It is most discouraging. www.fws.gov/initiative/pollinators/monarchs ... See MoreSee Less

Monarchs | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

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With its iconic orange and black markings, the monarch butterfly is one of the most recognizable species in North America. Monarchs are particularly remarkable because they migrate each year, flying f...

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2 months ago

Well said. Thank you DPAS for spreading the word.A friendly reminder to those that know the unique skies we have here in Door Peninsula. Published today in The Door Pulse news.Please feel free to share! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society updated their status.

2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Some encouraging news! We monitor and do bat counts here at Newport.It takes a village to raise a child and a bunch of female little brown bats to rear their pups!Bat monitoring in 2021 gave DNR’s bat biologists a much-needed lift. The summer of 2021 was great for some of the river’s edge bat roosts in Wisconsin, giving biologists hope for the future. Although small in numbers, even a few winter cave hibernation counts continued to increase. These findings are thanks in big part to volunteers. Last year, staff and volunteers collected over one million bat voices while driving, walking and paddling. Volunteers play a critical role in helping biologists continue to protect, monitor and manage populations of Wisconsin’s native bat species, particularly the four hibernating species vulnerable to the deadly white-nose syndrome. For more updates on Wisconsin’s bats, including discoveries made by biologists and volunteers “listening” to their nighttime calls, check out the latest issue of the Echolocator newsletter here: wiatri.net/inventory/bats/news/pdf/2022MayEcholocator.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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Newport State Park Is The Single Best State Park In Wisconsin And It's Just Waiting To Be Explored

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Newport State Park Is The Single Best State Park In Wisconsin And It's Just Waiting To Be Explored

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2 months ago

Looking for a FT/PT job at Newport late summer/fall? 10-40 hours/week, maintenance and visitor services. Click on the link below. (Despite the 'error has occurred' message, the link works.) wj.wi.gov/psc/wisjobs/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Actio... ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

For those of you who didn’t join us at Universe in the Park Star Gazing last night, here’s a little magic for your day. The stars aligned, literally, as we had UW-Madison grad students Melissa and Allison give a wonderful presentation on galaxies. Add to that clear skies, no moon, telescope viewing and the most spectacular surprise of all, the aurora borealis putting on a show. We must never take for granted how special of a place Newport State Park really is. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

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2 months ago

Universe in the Park will be at Newport Friday night, July 22nd at 8:30. Hoping for clear skies! ... See MoreSee Less

July: Stars of the Summer Sky

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July offers lots of pretty stars and constellations to check out, and you’ll get a personally guided tour of them by downloading this month’s Sky Tour astronomy podcast.

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3 months ago

Don’t miss the return of Universe in the Park this Friday! ... See MoreSee Less

"UW Universe in the Park at Newport State Park": In-Person Badger Talk from Ellison Bay, WI | UW–Madison Events Calendar

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Newport Wilderness Society
P.O. Box 187
Ellison Bay, WI 54210

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