Parks
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Wildlife Wonders: Porcupine
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Curious about prickly porcupines? Join us at the White Cedar Nature Center for a story and a craft.
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Nature Storytime: Glaciers
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What are glaciers, and how did they change our land? Let’s find out!
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The History of Rock Island
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Rock Island’s rich history started long ago, many years before it became a state park. Join Brian Grube, Park manager of both Newport and Rock Island state parks, as he shares Rock Island’s amazing story including indigenous peoples, European…
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Summer Fun at the Mead - Art in Nature
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Fun for all ages! This event is free and doesn’t require registration.
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Run With A Ranger
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Come out each week and join our ranger for a run on various trails throughout the park.
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Campfire with the Warden
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Join our State Park Wardens at the camp host site and learn more about campfire building and how you can be safe in and around the park.
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Roadkill Cafe – Campfire Cooking
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Join us at the Roadkill Café to make delicious memories over the campfire with your family.
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String Art in Nature
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Let your creativity shine as you create a nature-themed string art piece. We’ll provide the basic design already set up for you to twine string around. You choose the colors and the amount of detail you want to apply.
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Return of the Elk
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In our presentation, we’ll talk about the life history of elk and the DNR’s successful efforts over the past three decades to reintroduce them to our state.