Educational Programs

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Invasive Species Awareness Day

Saturday, June 22, 2024, 8:30 am - 2:30 pm

Join our park staff for a day of invasive species eradication and education!
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Planting For And Protecting Pollinators

Friday, June 21, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Learn about the pollinator gardens at Newport and get ideas for habitats at home. Then, construct an insect hotel to take home.
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Know Your Park

Friday, June 21, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.
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Sunset Hike

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 7:30 - 9:30 pm

Join the Naturalist for a hike up the East Bluff to watch the sunset.
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Pond Dipping

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Join the naturalist at the boat landing anytime from 1-3 p.m. to take some nets out and explore some of the critters that are living in the water that may be usually hidden from us!
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Spider Web Weaving

Thursday, June 20, 2024, 10:00 - 11:00 am

Weaving is a very ancient technique that can have a practical use and an artistic expression. Weaving is creative and relaxing. Join us for an hour of colorful weaving creativity. Bring an empty cereal box and create a masterpiece to hang on a wall…
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Bubble Hike

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 5:00 - 6:00 pm

Join us as we search for bubbles created by tiny creatures called spittlebugs!
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Monarch Monitoring Project

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 10:00 - 11:30 am

Spend time with the park naturalist and volunteers to learn about monitoring a monarch waystation for the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project.
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Naturalist Lead Hike

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, 8:00 - 10:30 am

Join the Naturalist for this guided hike to learn more about Devil’s Lake.
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Know Your Park

Tuesday, June 18, 2024, 9:00 - 10:00 am

Join the Naturalist to learn more about Devil’s Lake.

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