Educational Programs
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Newport Wilderness Days: Beach, Sugarbush Trail, Trees/Shrubs, Fossil Finds, Campfire Fun
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Join us for Newport Wilderness Days on Saturday Sept. 5 with the following activities: Coffee by the Beach, Sugarbush Trail. Past and Present, Trees and Shrubs of Door County, Fossil Finds; The Story in the Rocks and Campfire Fun with Park Staff.
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Explore the Night Sky
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Join the Madison Astronomy Society (MAS) to learn about the night sky.
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Pothole Trail Scavenger Hunt
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Experience nature with all your senses! Did you know you can hear nature just as well as you can see it? Stop by the Pothole Trailhead to pick up your scavenger hunt list. Once you’ve completed the hunt, return to receive a small prize.
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Raptor Talks: City Slickers
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Join the Open Door Bird Sanctuary for a presentation on urban raptors!
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Discovery Bird Walk
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Meet Master Naturalists Janet & Andy Raddatz to observe birds and nature in the park.
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Beaks and Talons
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Join the educators from the Schlitz Audubon Nature Center and multiple feathered ambassadors for an engaging event focusing on birds of prey. You'll learn about each species' unique adaptations, their greater role in the food chain, and much more!
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Learn To Fish
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Discover the joy of fishing in this simple, hands-on beginner program for all ages! All equipment is provided. At the beach you will learn the basics of casting, catching, and safely releasing your very first fish. No prior experience is necessary–…
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Steve Keller's Traveling Snake Show
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Learn about the native snake species of Wisconsin. Participants may have the opportunity to handle some snakes in a safe, controlled environment. Meet at the Lower Shelter.
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Bats and Humans Need Each Other
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Without bats, grocery stores would look very different. Swarms of insects would rule the night. Birds, bats daytime counterparts, could never keep up on bug control responsibilities.