August 2019
Navigation Skills
Join search and rescue volunteer and fire science instructor Ken Foszcz as he shares his vast knowledge of navigation and orienteering. Learn outdoor skills, how to read a topographical map and how to correctly use a compass. Starts in the Nature Center with outdoor activities to follow. Free, but state park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Naturalist-led Hike
Join the park naturalist and learn about the history of the park, flora and fauna, and whatever else we’ll find. Meet at Lot 3. Free, but state park vehicle sticker required.
Find out more »Open Door Raptor Program
Open Door Bird Sanctuary will be on hand to share information about their resident birds. Some of the birds will be with them. Meet in the Nature Center. Free, but a state 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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