Forestry
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Smokey's Birthday Bash
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During this event we will have a Fire Safety Program @5:30 p.m., Smokey's Birthday Party Parade will start at 6 p.m. outside of the Wisconsin Ridge Campground. Following the parade, we will read the Story of Smokey with cake and ice cream to follow!
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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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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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Drop-in Program: How Old Are Newport’s Trees?
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Newport’s trees are markers of the park’s history.
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Forest Recovery: The Challenge of Invasive Species
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Join Park volunteer master naturalists as they hike into the area of Newport that was devastated by a straight-line windstorm in August 2025.
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The Mustard Menace and Other Invaders
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No, garlic mustard is not the flavorful condiment you add to brats and burgers. It is an introduced species that threatens the livelihood of local flora, choking out diverse woodland plants.
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Forests And Windstorms
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Learn how windstorms are a major factor influencing the structure and composition of forests.
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Art & Nature: Leaf Watercolor
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Why do leaves change color in the fall? Find out why and do a craft.
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Art & Nature: Leaf Watercolor
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Why do leaves change color in the fall? Find out why and do a craft.