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NWS Annual Reports

2020 NWS Annual 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

2 hours ago

Is Newport State Park a favorite place of yours to see spring wildflowers, or see fall foliage, or watch for birds? The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks will be presenting Gold Seal Awards to the top state park, forest, trail, and recreation area vote getters across 10 different categories.

Links to more info and the voting form are on our website. The contest ends August 31st. Thanks for your support!

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Help Newport earn a Gold Seal Award | Newport Wilderness Society

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Each year, the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks present Gold Seal Awards to those parks, forests, trails, and recreation areas who garner top votes in several different categories. If you [...]

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 hours ago

Though we are not having a formal program, you can still view the Perseid meteor shower at Newport until 11:00 pm. (Or find plenty of other places that are not all lit up!). ... See MoreSee Less

Viewing the Perseid Meteor Shower in 2020

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The American Meteor Society, Ltd. is established to inform, encourage, and support the research activities of people who are interested in the field of Meteor Astronomy

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Newport Wilderness Society

9 hours ago

If you'd like to learn more about the work that Newport Wilderness Society does in support of Newport State Park, our comprehensive 2020 NWS Annual Report is available to read on our website. Our fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30; despite the challenging final quarter, there was a lot we accomplished over the year!
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2020 NWS Annual Report Available | Newport Wilderness Society

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Newport Wilderness Society’s fiscal year runs from July 1 through June 30. Our Annual Report was recently completed and is available to read on our website. In this informational report, [...]

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 days ago

This is part of the fascinating world of the monarch butterfly. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 days ago

Any campers out there willing to share some photos of your camping experience at Newport? ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 week ago

If you see events advertised in our local media for Newport State Park, namely the Perseid meteor shower in August or Newport Wilderness Days Labor Day weekend, this is a reminder that all events have been cancelled until further notice. Some of these large events are scheduled every year, so they end up on the calendar of media sources months in advance. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 weeks ago

Drop him a line!Did you know you can write me letters? I've had my own zip code since 1964!
You can address the letter to: Smokey Bear Washington, D.C. 20252. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 weeks ago

In mid-July, Write On, Door County installed a new exhibit along the Poetry Trail honoring six writers who have served as Poet Laureates of Door County: Frances May, Barbara Larsen, Estella Lauter, Ralph Murre, Sharon Auberle, and Nancy Rafal.

The trail is a ¾-mile level loop and can be accessed via the Visitors Center parking area (Lot 1). The ten stanchions along the path allow visitors an opportunity to slow down and experience poetry within the beauty of nature.

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Poetry Trail: Celebrating Six Door County Poet Laureates | Newport Wilderness Society

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In mid-July, Write On Door County installed a new exhibit along the Poetry Trail honoring six writers who have served as Poet Laureates of Door County: Frances May, Barbara Larsen, [...]

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Kick Ash Door County.

3 weeks ago

With the Visitors Center at Newport State Park closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 emergency, Newport Wilderness Society lost an important revenue stream: the sale of merchandise to the many people who would like to take home a memento of their visit to the park. NWS board member Carol Ash came to the rescue, generously offering space for us to set up a dedicated table at Kick Ash Door County (Ellison Bay) for the sale of park merchandise.

As at the park, 100% of profits go to support NWS's programs and projects at Newport.

Read more on our website: friendsofnewport.org/park-merchandise-at-kick-ash/ ... See MoreSee Less

Park Merchandise at Kick Ash | Newport Wilderness Society

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Newport State Park merchandise is available for sale at Kick Ash Coffee in Eliison Bay. All profits support Newport Wilderness Society.

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 weeks ago

Just a reminder on how you can get your vehicle sticker.Have you gotten your park pass yet?

Remember: Annual Wisconsin state park vehicle admission stickers are required for entry to a property. Passes cannot be purchased upon arrival. Daily passes are not currently available.

Resident, non-resident and senior annual state parks stickers are available for purchase online 24/7 or by phone from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., seven days a week by calling toll free: 1-888-305-0398.

State Park visitors must have an annual admission sticker adhered to their vehicle OR proof of purchase for entry. Visitors must place proof of purchase on the dash of the windshield while parked within the boundary of the property.

Learn more about state park admission and buy your pass today at dnr.wi.gov/topic/parks/admission.html ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

4 weeks ago

Our chickadees are all grown up and flew the coop! Under that pile of young birds was one lone egg that didn’t hatch. This happens from time to time. 5 new chickadees = success story! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

4 weeks ago

Checking in on one of the bluebird boxes that only had a few twigs in it last week. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 weeks ago

Don't forget to vote for Newport for a 2020 Gold Seal Award from the Friends of Wisconsin State Parks. There are many categories to vote for us. You can nominate Newport for more than one category, but you can only vote once per computer. Share this and tell your friends to vote. Voting ends August 31st! ... See MoreSee Less

Gold Seal Awards 2020

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Friends of Wisconsin State Parks 2020 Gold Seal Awards Download Flyer here. Post it! The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks are askin...

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

Newport Wilderness Society updated their website address.

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Newport Wilderness Society updated their cover photo.

1 month ago

Showy Lady's slipper orchid ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Here’s your chance to show off your photography skills! ... See MoreSee Less

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Friends of Wisconsin State Parks Photo 2020 Photo Contest Download the flyer here. Post it! The Friends of Wisconsin State Parks (FWSP)...

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

1 month ago

We’re checking in on the chickadee nestlings today. (I apologize for the squinting in the sun, angry look!) ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

1 month ago

They’re back! And something really did a number on her hind wing. ... See MoreSee Less

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1 month ago

Here's the latest parks/camping information. ... See MoreSee Less

Wisconsin State Park Group Camping For 50 People Or Less Starts July 13

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MADISON, Wis. - The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources will begin to allow group camping for groups of 50 or less with reservations on Monday, July 13. The DNR will also begin placing camp hosts at state park campgrounds, and firewood is now available at select state parks. Special park opera...

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

The Newport Wilderness Society lost a good friend and benefactor last week with the passing of Dr. G. Leonard 'Len' Apfelbach. Len was the grandson of Ferdinand Hotz. The Hotz and Apfelbach families were determined to preserve the wilderness that is now Newport State Park. To learn more about this legacy: friendsofnewport.org/in-memoriam-dr-g-leonard-apfelbach/ ... See MoreSee Less

In Memoriam: Dr. G. Leonard Apfelbach | Newport Wilderness Society

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The Newport Wilderness Society and the people of Wisconsin lost a good friend and benefactor last week with the passing of Dr. G. Leonard Apfelbach.

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Contact NWS

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

Email: info@friendsofnewport.org

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