Nature Study
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Prairie Walk and Talk
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Join us for a short hike through our prairie! Led by two naturalists, we'll discuss the flora and fauna found in the prairie as well as answer questions about the park.
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Let’s Talk Trees!
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Join Donna Danielson as she leads this fascinating talk about WI trees. A retired arborist and educator, Donna will talk about the various tree species of Wisconsin and help you see them in a whole new way. Meet at the Sugarbush Trail, Lot 4.
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Nature Journal Club
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Journalers are encouraged to spend time documenting what they observe. Basic supplies of a simple journal, colored pencils, watercolor paint and paper will be available. Participants are welcome to bring their own journal and supplies if they wish.
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Nature Painting
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Make bright and lively landscape paintings! Find inspiration from the wildlife around us, and from scenes you may see whether you’re camping here or just visiting for the day! Meet at the beach anytime from 1-3 p.m. for this kid friendly event. All…
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Newport Wilderness Days: Forest Forensics, History Walk, Binocular/Telescope Use, Night Sky, Universe in the Park
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Join us for Newport Wilderness Days on Saturday Sept. 6 with the following activities: Forest Forensics, Newport History Walk, Do You See What I see? Binocular and Telescope Use 101, From Dark Sky to the Celestial River: Newport's Unique View of the…
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Universe in the Park
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The night skies are bursting with stars and planets. Join Jodie Kiyokawa for a 30 to 40-minute presentation about astronomy.
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Nature Journals
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Get creative and make your own nature journal! Then, with your journal prompts, explore the park to write or draw your reflections. Meet the Naturalist at the Beach from 1-3 p.m. for some nature journaling. This event is free to attend, but a…
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Tech in Nature
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Learn how technology and nature can work together! Utilizing nothing but your phone, identify the nature right outside your door while helping conservation and science.
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Nature Fair
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This Saturday come down to the park to get connected with nature, community, volunteering and history. We will be hosting groups with roots in Door County and connecting you with them!
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Summer Wildflower Walk
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Explore the blooming prairies of the Southern Unit. Meet at the Forest Headquarters and caravan to where the blooms are best. Wear waterproof shoes/boots and expect uneven terrain. Total hiking distance will be less than 1 mile with many stops to…