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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

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6 days ago

Start of Monarch nursery. Yes, we’re happily back at it. It’s been way too long. ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

Written on the Nature Sightings board. Newport State Park; where wishes come true. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is with Beth Bartoli and Erin Swanson.

1 week ago

Park naturalist Beth Bartoli leads us on another great Wednesday morning hike. This week we hiked the Sugarbush Trail. It's never too late to join us! (Photo courtesy Erin Swanson.)Keep up with all park and NWS events here or on our website calendar: friendsofnewport.org/activities-and-events/ ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

After a year hiatus and much anticipation, OutWiGo Challenge Hikes are back!!!!! We'll be starting up Wednesday, June 9th at 9:00. As in years past, we will be doing a weekly hike, starting with the shortest trail and ending with the longest. These are not meant to be interpretive hikes, as the purpose of them is to get out and do some physical activity. Everyone is encouraged to go at a pace comfortable for them, so please join us for as many as you would like to participate in. There will be more information at the first hike.Meet at Lot 3 to do Fern Trail, a 1.2 mile hike, at 9:00. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

And we're off!!! The Wisconsin DNR has announced that the parks can resume naturalist programs! Our naturalist Beth Bartoli is so looking forward to seeing the faces of old friends and new one alike. Keep an eye out for program opportunities here on Facebook, on our website, friendsofnewport.org and in the Peninsula Pulse. We look forward to seeing you soon!Per DNR, group sizes vary and may be limited to promote social distancing. Participants are encouraged to practice social distancing, frequent hand washing and to wear a face covering if social distancing cannot be maintained. All programs will be outdoors. If you are feeling ill or experiencing symptoms of Covid-19, we ask that you refrain from participating in this program. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 weeks ago

The June edition of our newsletter, the North Star News, is available online. Find out about what to see in June's night sky and enjoy a lesson on star-hopping; learn about garlic mustard and how we try to control it in the park; and the Poetry Trail celebrates the late Phil Hansotia.To receive the newsletter in your inbox, subscribe here: friendsofnewport.org/subscribe-to-our-newsletter/ ... See MoreSee Less

North Star New - June 2021

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I am happy to report that park programs should be starting up soon! We are waiting on more information from the DNR, so keep an eye out for that in the very near future. Program information will be published on our website and Facebook page, as well via our e-newsletter.

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 weeks ago

So sorry for the last minute notice, but if you are interested in helping with the Wisconsin Bat Monitoring State Wide Bat Count, meet at the park office at 8:00 pm. Help our state bats by participating in this Citizen Science program. Our hibernating bats are in great danger of being wiped out because of white-nose syndrome (WNS), a white, powdery fungus on the muzzle of infected bats that causes die offs of multiple species of bats in infected hibernation sites. This state wide survey is an important tool to help monitor the number of bats that have been affected by WNS. No experience is necessary, just a willingness to help. We will meet at the park office, Lot 1, for some instruction, then go to 5 different sites within the park. Counting should be done by 9:30 pm. ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

If you missed the Every Day is Earth Day virtual presentation back in April, here it is. It includes the informative feature film "Kiss the Ground". ... See MoreSee Less

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4 weeks ago

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2 months ago

Whether we like it or not, ticks are out there. This article has some great information. ... See MoreSee Less

How to Co-exist with Wisconsin's Ticks - My Wisconsin Woods

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If you plan to be out in the woods or live next to woods, don’t be too quick to trade long pants and long sleeves for shorts and a tee shirt as the weather warms. You need to protect yourself from the ticks that are starting to emerge. Tick bites are possible year-round, but ticks...

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2 months ago

Some timely information about these voracious mosquito eaters.Got bats in your barn or your attic?Early spring is a good time to provide an alternative roost – a bat house – in the general vicinity where bats are entering a building. Doing so can lead to a more successful effort to exclude bats from a building. Such exclusions are allowed outside the bat maternity protection period of June 1-Aug. 15.Another reason to build a bat house? Bats can reduce pesky mosquitoes and night-flying insects around your home and garden. A single bat can eat up to 1,000 mosquito-sized insects an hour. University of Wisconsin-Madison research found bats consumed 17 distinct types of mosquitoes, including nine species known to carry West Nile virus. Get bat house instructions and DIY exclusion information: wiatri.net/inventory/bats/aboutBats/resources.cfm ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

You can help stop the spread of this invasive species. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

There’s a few moon events coming up. ... See MoreSee Less

Super Full Pink Moon Lights Up the April Sky

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At 03:31 UTC on April 27, 2021 April's Pink Moon turns full just 12 hours before it reaches perigee. The Super Moon will look bigger and brighter.

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2 months ago

Check out the newsletter from the Rare Plant Monitoring team. You might see some familiar faces. If this is something you are interested in, online training is available.wiatri.net/inventory/rareplants/volunteer/newsletters/2021Newsletter.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Looking for a new challenge? Join hundred of other 'friends' who love Wisconsin State Park properties in the Wisconsin Friends Explore challenge. There are 22 challenges in 11 categories: hiking; biking, paddling, camping, photography, identifying flora/fauna; geocaching; community service; etc. Will you...-hike 50 miles total on WSPS properties?-camp 6 nights total in WSPS properties?-take a selfie from 10 scenic overlooks?-find 15 geocaches on WSPS properties?-join a Friends group?-identify and list 25 different birds seen on WSPS properties-take photos of at least three?Start here: sites.google.com/view/wisconsin-friends-exploreHave fun! ... See MoreSee Less

Wis. Friends Explore

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Wisconsin Friends Explore Challenge Increase healthy habits in fun challenging ways.

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2 months ago

Soon, a carpet of trillium will herald in spring with its much awaited return. Here’s an interesting article about this beautiful spring wildflower.Not to get all sciency on you this beautiful Friday, but senior fellow Dr. Stan Temple has gripping words to describe the crucial role (and essential drama) of annual trillium in Wisconsin’s woods. Since its time is now, we had to share: Among our showiest spring ephemerals (wildflowers that bloom briefly in early spring) are Wisconsin’s 4 species of trilliums. The large-flowered trillium (in the photo) grows on rich soil under a canopy of deciduous trees where they can be exposed briefly to early spring sunlight before the canopy trees leaf out. Their blooming is critically timed to take advantage of the brief sunny interval between when soil temperatures warm enough for the plants to break winter dormancy and when the tree canopy creates dense shade on the forest floor. The short-lived flowers are pollinated by early emerging insects such as bumblebees attracted to the plant’s pollen rather than nectar. After producing seed and storing enough solar energy as food for next year, the leaves wither, leaving only the plant’s underground rhizomes. The seeds are dispersed by ants in late summer and germinate only after experiencing winter chilling followed by a warm period, initially producing only a root. It has to experience another winter chilling before a seedling emerges from the soil.#PhenologyFriday ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Newport Wilderness Society is proud to be a supporter of the 2021 Every Day is Earth Day celebration coming up on April 22, 24, and 25. More info on Door County events is here: kresspavilion.org/ededfest/ ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Street and other outdoor lighting strategies that work best to protect our beautiful dark sky. Courtesy: International Dark-Sky Association. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Do you leave outdoor lights on? Are they bright white LED’s? Are they old fixtures lighting up the sky instead of IDA approved downlighting? Are they on unnecessarily? Most people aren’t aware that Newport has to take sky meter readings throughout the park a minimum of twice a year in compliance with our dark sky designation. Lights from surrounding areas do affect these readings (Sister Bay’s lit up buildings and street lights from their most recent road project are a prime example). Every light matters, especially if you live in a dark sky area.It may seem harmless, but light pollution has far-reaching consequences that are harmful to all living things. Learn more at www.darksky.org/. ... See MoreSee Less

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3 months ago

Here you go, crafty star gazers! ... See MoreSee Less

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

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