October 2025
Forests and Windstorms; A Special Presentation by Lee Frelich
Windstorms are a major factor influencing the structure and composition of forests. We will examine the different types of windstorms that we have in the Great Lakes region. We will also discuss the recent wind damage in Newport State Park and potential for forest recovery. Meets in the Nature Center, Lot 1. Lee E. Frelich is Director of the University of Minnesota Center for Forest Ecology. He received a Ph.D. in Forest Ecology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1986. Research…
Find out more »Full Moon Hike
Join the park manager on this night hike. We’ll let our eyes adjust to the moonlight and hike the 1.75 mile Monarch Trail, watching and listening for the sights and sounds of the night. If needed, bring a flashlight or head lamp with a red lens. Meet at the office building, Lot 1. In case of rain, program will be cancelled.
Find out more »Celebrate National Fossil Day
We’ll be exploring for fossil evidence in the rocks found at Newport. Meet at the office building, Lot 1.
Find out more »Halloween Nature Hike
Where can you find Witches Caps, Dead Man’s Fingers, Earth Tongues and Witches Butter? In the woods, of course! Join the park naturalist along with Charlotte Lukes and search for nature’s Halloween treats. Meet at the Lot 2.
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