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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 is at Newport State Park.

15 hours ago

Sometimes, one needs to take notice of the little things. Here’s some small, spectacular things going on at Newport. ... See MoreSee Less

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21 hours ago

Come on by!Free Fun Weekend is THIS WEEKEND! If you’re looking for some excitement this weekend, Wisconsin's state parks have you covered. This weekend, June 3 – 4 is Free Fun Weekend. State park admission fees, fishing licenses and trail passes are waived for all Wisconsin residents and non-residents.Saturday, June 3 is also National Trails Day. Get out and celebrate trails, whether it’s national trails like the Ice Age Trail or the North Country Trail, state trails like any of our 44 state trails, trails within state parks, forests and recreation areas, or your favorite hometown trail. Or, explore a new-to-you trail – maybe the Bearskin State Trail in Minocqua? On Saturday, we’ll be also be celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bearskin State Trail.Where will you find your Free Fun Weekend adventure? ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

The office will be open this weekend, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 - 2:00! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Are you looking for a fun way to stay active and healthy? Join The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Explorer Challenge and explore the beauty of Wisconsin's state parks! #fwspchallenge tinyurl.com/yxz3h2ev ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

PSA: And please take it with you and dispose of it properly! ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

Hoping for a better year this year.This month, keep an eye out for monarchs as they start to arrive back in Wisconsin. Have you planted milkweed in your yard to prepare? Read more about the monarch’s unique multigenerational migration and report your sightings here: maps.journeynorth.org/map/?year=2023&map=monarch-adult-first ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Good words to share from IDA.Why are dark skies essential? Unnecessary artificial light is a pollutant that has profound and harmful consequences like:🌟 Disrupting wildlife💫 Impacting human health🌙 Wasting money and energy⭐ Contributing to climate change🌕 Blocking our view of the universeLearn more about how light pollution affects everyone and what you can do to help prevent it at darksky.orgPhoto: Lauren Scorzafava#darksky #internationaldarkskies #discoverthenight ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

Not so promising around here.🌕 🌺 Don’t forget to look outside tonight, if you can, to catch a glimpse of May’s full moon, dubbed the Flower Moon.Curious about why it’s called a Flower Moon? According to The Old Farmer’s Almanac, it has roots in several cultures, including Native American, European, and Colonial American.Basically, each Full Moon has its own name—traditionally something that applies to the lunar month when it occurs. For May, Flower Moon was chosen because it’s around this time of year that flowers start to bloom.When you look up at the sky, you’re not going to see a full moon dotted with flowers, but you are going to see a beautiful celestial moment that’s worth taking the time to admire.#fullmoon #flowermoon #mayfullmoon #wisconsin #upnorthnewswi ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

A good message to pass along.It’s not really breaking news anymore that relaxing in nature makes us happier, but it is worth repeating. Nature relieves mild depression, reduces stress, and increases happiness for both adults and children. And, without the icy winds of January or the mosquito hordes of July, this is the perfect season to walk slowly through nature. Go find a puddle, a leaf, a breeze, and some birdsong, and you will also find an increase in well-being. To learn more, read or listen to this week's Natural Connections! Find links to both at www.cablemuseum.org/connect/. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

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1 month ago

A stunning new mural now graces the Visitors Center at Newport! Alison Whitney, gifted artist and NWS volunteer, transformed a corner of the center with a depiction of boreal forest, escarpment geology, and forest trail filtered through the morning sun.Remarkably, this is Alison’s first mural. She started on Valentines Day and finished on Earth Day, donating over 200 hours of her time to the project. NWS is so very grateful to Alison for this amazing gift to Newport and its thousands of visitors. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Over 700 trees were planted by almost 40 volunteers at the entrance to Newport SP this week! Part of the Door County Big Plant, it was a collaborative project with Lakeshore Natural Resource Partnership, Climate Change Coalition of Door County, and volunteers from NWS and Gibraltar Ecology Club at Gibraltar HS providing most of the muscle power. Pizza donated by Wild Tomato Wood-Fired Pizza and Grille Fish Creek fueled the volunteers. Many thanks to everyone who helped with this vital project at the park! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

If you missed the local presentation of "Ridge and Swale" last weekend during Earth Day festivities, it is now available on the Conserve Door County website for streaming. The story of the creation of Newport SP is included; NWS founder Dr. Bill Scheckler is interviewed...along with many other Door County conservationists. It will make you proud to be a part of this wonderful community and eager to continue their work.Kudos to Peninsula Filmworks for this brilliant film. ... See MoreSee Less

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Ridge and Swale, a two part documentary celebrating a legacy of conservation and community, tells the story of how the Door County community has worked and continues to work on preserving and maintain...

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1 month ago

Just an FYI, Tom Wolfe's Arbor Day tree program will now be held in the Nature Center in the office building, not at the picnic area. Same date and time, Saturday, April 29th at 1:00. Weather is not cooperating. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

NWS will be at the Door County "Every Day is Earth Day" Festival at Kress Pavilion (Egg Harbor) from 10am to 4pm on Saturday, April 22. Come and meet some of our wonderful NWS volunteers and learn about our work in support of Newport State Park. The full EDED schedule is available here: www.everydayisearthdayfest.org/2023-schedule ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

In recognition of International Dark Sky Week! Thank you Tom Gwilym for working so tirelessly at Keeping the Door Dark. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Planet-observing is fun and easy: Top tips here

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A daily update by email. Science news, great photos, sky alerts.

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3 months ago

This was in the lost and found at the park. Call the office if it’s yours.920-854-2500. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

Light pollution is preventable. We all play a part. ... See MoreSee Less

Take the Pledge

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Care for Door County is the sum total of all of our cultural, quality-of-life, and eco-focused initiatives and the actions we can take to protect and care for the place we love.

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3 months ago

Check it out! Beautiful job Jessica!Update: up and running! Healing Hikes pre-orders now live on www.grassesgrill.com! Go to online ordering and choose pick up or delivery-they will be available mid-April! 100% of profits this month will go to Newport State Park and United Way of Door County’s STRIDE mental wellness program. Businesses who have contacted me about selling, I’ll touch base with you next week! Thank you and please share🌳♥️🦋 ... See MoreSee Less

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

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