April 2019
Monarch Monitor Training
Interested in participating in a Citizen Science project this summer? Come to this informational meeting to learn about what is involved with monitoring a monarch test area at Newport for Monarch Lab. Meet in the Nature Center. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Bluebird Monitoring
Join the park naturalist to observe and learn about monitoring bluebird nesting boxes. Weather dependent. Meet at the Nature Center, lot 1. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Arbor Day Tree Hike
Take a walk amongst the trees with the park naturalist. Walking Fern Trail. Easy 1.2 miles, accessible to people with disabilities. Meet at Lot 3. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Earth Day Work Day
Lend a hand getting the park ready for another season. Bring work gloves, lopping shears, pruners, hand saws or whatever else you may want to bring. Lunch provided. Meet at the park maintenance shop.
Find out more »August 2019
Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high powered telescope. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, flash lights or headlamps with a red lens (protects night vision). Meet at Lot 3, follow path to shelter building. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Newport Wilderness Days
Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest, including, geology, flora and fauna, trees or mushrooms. It kicks off on Saturday morning with Coffee on the Beach. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »September 2019
Newport Wilderness Days
Volunteers lead hikes and programs Labor Day weekend, covering many areas of interest, including, geology, flora and fauna, trees or mushrooms. It kicks off on Saturday morning with Coffee on the Beach. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »August 2020
Universe in the Park and Perseid Meteor Shower
Join guest astronomers from UW-Madison for a PowerPoint presentation and a chance to view the night skies through a high powered telescope. Be sure to bring a lawn chair or blanket, flash lights or headlamps with a red lens (protects night vision). Meet at Lot 3, follow path to shelter building. Free. Park vehicle sticker required.
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