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Volunteer Opportunities are Fun and Rewarding!

Posted on February 15, 2012

The Friends of Murphys Point Park depends on volunteers to carry out our many natural history and cultural programs as well as assist in developing new outreach and educational activities. Becoming involved as a volunteer is a great way to … Continue reading →

Posted in Archaeo Apprentice, SKIP, Volunteer

Park’s Management Plan Process Begins

Posted on January 26, 2012

Ontario Parks (Ministry of Natural Resources) invites you to participate in management planning for Murphys Point Provincial Park.  The attached notice describes the stages of the planning process, starting with a 45-day comment period which ends on Monday, March 12, … Continue reading →

Posted in Murphys Point, Murphys Point Provincial Park

Changes to the Friends’ Membership “Year”

Posted on January 23, 2012

At a general meeting of members held on January 5th, the Friends of Murphys Point Park passed a Bylaw Amendment concerning the timing of the membership year. As a result, memberships will now run from April 1 to March 31 … Continue reading →

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Park to be Featured at Historical Society Meeting

Posted on January 13, 2012

Here are some more details about the Perth Historical Society meeting on Jan. 18 that will feature our own Tobi Kiesewalter as the guest speaker. Everyone is welcome! The PHS meetings are open to the public and held on the … Continue reading →

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Archaeology to be Featured at PHS Meeting

Posted on December 30, 2011

Want to learn more about archaeology at Murphys Point? The Perth Historical Society will be featuring our own Tobi Kiesewalter, the Park’s Natural History Education Leader, at its meeting on January 18. Tobi will be talking about “The History and … Continue reading →

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Heritage Mica Festival Returns for 2012

Posted on December 15, 2011

Work is underway for the planning of the 2012 Heritage Mica Festival. Once again we will be featuring the Silver Queen Mine, one of the Seven Wonders of Lanark County, in many of the festival activities. In order to make … Continue reading →

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Canoe Raffle Winner!

Posted on October 15, 2011

Congratulations once again to Craig Halpenny of Perth, who won our annual canoe raffle! Proceeds go towards Friends natural heritage education programs. Below, from left, are Park Superintendent Curtis Thompson; Friends Directors Cindy Deachman, Stephanie Gray, Cathy Lamport and Judy … Continue reading →

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Don’t Miss the Final Weekend of the Heritage Mica Festival!

Posted on September 7, 2011

Saturday September 10th: Olde-time carnival day from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Main Beach with clowns, games, facepainting and a sandcastle-building contest (we have prizes!!). Hot Dog Roast at the campfire pit from 6 to 7 p.m. along with … Continue reading →

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Congratulations! Canoe Winner!

Posted on September 5, 2011

The winning 2011 Canoe Raffle Ticket has been drawn, and the Friends are pleased to announce the winner is: CRAIG HALPENNY of Perth, with ticket 0078 purchased way back in April at the Perth Festival of the Maples. Congratulations, Craig, … Continue reading →

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Heritage, Music and Voyageur Canoes Coming Up!

Posted on August 22, 2011

Wow, the second weekend of the Heritage Mica Festival (Aug. 27 and 28) will bring loads of exciting activities for the whole family. The Perth Town Crier will welcome all our guests and set the tone for this heritage day. … Continue reading →

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