Parks
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Incredible Invertebrates
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Explore the prairie on this family friendly walk and discover the insects that call it home. We’ll look for pollinators, predators, camouflaged specialists, and all the tiny creatures that make the prairie buzz with life.
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Story and Activity- "Are Trees Alive?"
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Discover the many different types of trees in the story “Are Trees Alive?”, followed by a short activity creating your own tree, using the knowledge gained in this program. Ages: Elementary.
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Raptor Talks: Change Or Adapt
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Join the Open Door Bird Sanctuary to learn about how the world is changing and how birds of prey are adapting.
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Sand Sculpture Building Contest
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Come on down to Nicolet Beach to put your sandcastle building skills to the test. Prizes will be awarded for the best in show, most creative, and most sturdy sculptures. Sand tools will not be provided.
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Art – Naturally!
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Ignite your imagination to create whimsical art pieces using nature as our inspiration.
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Nature Journal Club
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Join us for a pressure-free journaling club focused on improving your observation skills and appreciation for nature.
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Park Jeopardy
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Come to the White Cedar Nature Center to test your park knowledge including history, geology, animals, and more with a game of Jeopardy!
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Story and Activity- "Are Trees Alive?"
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Discover the many different types of trees in the story “Are Trees Alive?”, followed by a short activity creating your own tree, using the knowledge gained in this program. Ages: Elementary.
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Places of the Park: White Cedar Nature Trail
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Join the naturalist for a half-mile hike along the trail by the White Cedar Nature Center. Discover more about the center’s history, plants and animals.
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Drop-in Program: How Old Are Newport’s Trees?
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Newport’s trees are markers of the park’s history.