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Newport Wilderness Day
September 2, 2018
11:30am. Trees & Shrubs of Door County. Join arborist and horticulturist Tom Wolfe as he shares his vast knowledge about trees and shrubs. Time for Q&A. Spend time in the woods (weather permitting). Meet at the Nature Center, Lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
1pm. Geology Hike. Join geologist Jack Travis and learn about the geologic history of the Door Peninsula and Newport State Park. Starts at Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4. Moves to the sinkholes in the picnic area, Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
1:30pm. Animals of Land & Water. Presented by Charlotte Lukes. This PowerPoint presentation showcases the many animals that call Door County home, sharing many of her late husband Roy’s pictures. Meet in the Nature Center, Lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.