Introducing the 2026 Friends of Murphys Point Park summer students. We are excited to be covering our work at the park and Friends initiatives this summer!

Hello, my name is Sarah and I am a returning student with the Friends. I loved working with the Friends last year and I am grateful to be able to return and work with the organization again. I am studying at Queen’s University’s School of Environmental Studies, with areas including environmental sciences and general natural sciences. While I enjoy studying the outdoors in the classroom, I also enjoy exploring it in my free time! Heading out for a good hike or paddle in the summer can make my day. I’m a big believer in the positive impacts of time spent in nature on your wellbeing too. I cannot wait to share all we will be working on this year!

Hi, I’m Amelia and this is my second year at Murphys Point, but my first year with the Friends! I had a blast last year in discovery, learning about the nature and history of the park. I am super happy that I have the opportunity to work at the park again and I am excited to work with the Friends. I am going into my fourth year at the University of Ottawa for biology. I am especially interested in ecosystems, how they interact and all the living things in them. I love learning facts about plants and animals, even creepy-crawlies. I believe that there is always something cool to see in nature, if you just look hard enough. I like to look at the small picture as well as large, because even if you don’t see a deer, you might see a millipede. I love to talk about the facts I have learned, so please feel free to ask me any questions you have if you see me around the park. Everyone is always learning new things, so no question is too silly! And if you have any facts to share. With me, I would love to hear them.

This summer we hope to assist park staff with tasks such as invasive species and ecosystem management, natural heritage education, and promotion of the gray ratsnake. We are also looking to continue the communication of the Friends across the blog, Instagram (@friendsofmurphyspoint), and facebook (Friends of Murphys Point Park) page.