Join the Friends of Murphys Point Park this Saturday for Astronomy Night!
View a special presentation by Callista Sullivan, Master of Science Student, from Queen’s University’s Department of Physics, Engineering Physics & Astronomy during the Perseid meteor shower. Callista’s current research includes stars, planets and stellar cluster formation, astroinformatics, astrostatistics, and machine learning.
Cost? There is no additional fee for this program but a valid daily vehicle permit or camping’s permit is required.
Where? Murphys Point Amphitheatre. This Saturday, August 15th at 9PM!
Due to the rainy forecast for Aug. 2, we will be postponing the barbecue. Stay tuned for updates!
In our continuing series of fundraising barbecues, the Friends of Murphys Point Park have planned to host one in memory of former Director and Treasurer Don Goodfellow, who passed away after a short illness last year.
In addition to his role on the Board and involvement with so many Friends projects, Don spearheaded our barbecues every summer for many years. We called him our “Barbecue King!” He was a kind, steady and patient volunteer, and we miss him still.
As a tribute to Don’s generosity, the Friends plan to host a barbecue in his honour on Sunday, Aug. 2 (Civic long weekend), with proceeds from sales going towards a student bursary in his name. Don was always very supportive of the Friends’ work to hire students each summer, and so many of our students have pursued school programs that support conservation, environmental and educational careers.
The barbecue will take place at the main beach from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Day passes or camping permits are required, so make sure to book online (reservations.ontarioparks.ca) or call (1-888-ONT-PARK, 1-888-668-7275) in advance.
Come join us for hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, chips and drinks, all served by your Friends of Murphys Point!
Cash or credit card only (no debit or Apple Pay).
If you can’t attend but would still like to make a contribution, send an e-transfer to friendsofmurphyspointpark@yahoo.ca with a note that your donation is for the bursary. Tax receipts can be issued.
Catch the Friends of Murphys Point Park at the Perth Farmers’ Market on Saturday, July 11 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.!
We’ll be celebrating snakes at the event! Park staff and the resident Gray ratsnake will be on hand for a few hours, giving folks an opportunity to learn all about this amazing threatened species, ways to protect them, how they live, their special characteristics, research at the park and the important role they play in our ecosystem.
It’s also a great opportunity to discover more about Murphys Point and the Friends. Learn about Friends’ programs, such as our summer students and support for education and Gray Ratsnake conservation; the array of creatures that call the park home; camping and amenities such as the fabulous Silver Queen Mine and beautiful beaches; and how you can get involved with fundraising and helping with our work!
Be sure to stop in to visit our booth and check out all the other wonderful vendors at the Perth Farmers’ Market!
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