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NWS Annual Reports

2021 NWS Annual 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

2 weeks ago

The OutWiGo 'Trails of Newport' 13-week Hiking Challenge is in the history books. We completed the final hike yesterday: the 7-mile Europe Bay-Hotz Trail Loop followed by a delicious potluck at the picnic shelter. Many thanks to naturalist Beth Bartoli for leading this for the third year. See you in 2022! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

4 weeks ago

Gold Seal Awards...It's time to cast your vote! By Aug 31st!Is Newport SP your favorite park for a sunrise hike? hike-in or bike-in camping? observing butterflies? learning about astronomy? 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. More info here: ... See MoreSee Less

Gold Seal Award Nominations

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Friends of Wisconsin State Parks 2021 Gold Seal Awards Ends Friday, August 31, 2021(Download Poster)Friends of Wisconsin State Parks are asking for your vote in this year’s contest categories. If...

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

1 month ago

The pollinator garden was a bzzzzy place today. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

Tonight's stargazing program has been cancelled. It will not be going on tomorrow, August 10th, either. This has been a tough summer for any kind of dark sky programs due to wildfire smoke and bad weather. Hoping for clearer skies. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

1 month ago

The wildfires plaguing our world are disastrous. Please keep in mind the devastation that is going on when we have no choice but to cancel our dark sky viewing nights because of wildfire smoke and haze. Keep an eye on this page for possible upcoming program cancellations.www.cnn.com/2021/07/22/world/wildfires-siberia-us-canada-climate-intl/index.html ... See MoreSee Less

Wildfires have erupted across the globe, scorching places that rarely burned before

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The wildfires are part of a vicious climate cycle that releases more carbon into the atmosphere and worsens the warming.

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

The Annual Meeting of the Newport Wilderness Society will be held outdoors at the park Picnic Shelter on Saturday, July 31st at 9:00am. Coffee and baked treats will be provided. All NWS members and friends are invited to attend.We will be honoring long-time Park Manager Michelle Hefty who retired in January after a 32+ year career at Newport SP.Other business will include reports from members of NWS Board Executive Committee and park staff, new board members will be voted onto the board by a majority of the full membership present. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Coming soon to a park near you! ... See MoreSee Less

Perseid meteor shower 2021: All you need to know

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In 2021, the peak mornings for the Perseid meteor shower - August 11, 12 and 13 - will be moon-free.

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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

We agree. ... See MoreSee Less

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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Newport Wilderness Society

2 months ago

Learning about Monarch butterfly eggs, milkweed plants, and the entire Monarch life cycle at today's "Meet the Monarchs" program at Newport. It's reassuring to witness the enthusiasm and compassion these young people have for the phenomenal Monarch journey. ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

Every dark sky advocate when they hear about a new lighting project in their community. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is with Gerry Swanson and Micky Swanson at Newport State Park.

2 months ago

So these die hards hiked last Wednesday’s Challenge Hike in the pouring rain. Double points, and bragging rights, for them! ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society is at Newport State Park.

3 months ago

The pollinator garden is a busy place. The milkweed is blooming and it smells heavenly. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months ago

Just to clarify, Tom Wolfe’s “Trees and Shrubs of Door County” program is Saturday, July 3rd, at 11:00 in the Nature Center. Sorry for the confusion. ... See MoreSee Less

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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months 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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3 months 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 Erin Swanson and Beth Bartoli.

3 months 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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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months 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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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months 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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Newport Wilderness Society

3 months 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 p...

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Newport Wilderness Society

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

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