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Watch this space for summer 2026 activities!For information about amenities at Murphys Point (services, facilities, attractions) during the 2026 season, be sure to check https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/murphyspoint.
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Species of the Week: Common Toadskin Lichen
Scientific name: Lasallia papulosa Look closely at granite cliff faces and boulders here at the park and you just might see Common Toadskin Lichen! This type of Blistered Navel Lichen is an umbilicate lichen (a.k.a. A lichen which attaches to … Continue reading
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Species of the Week: Green Frog
Scientific name: Lithobates clamitans Listen when you are near permanent wetlands at night and you just might hear the call of the Green Frog, which is popularly compared to the sound of a loose banjo string. The call of the … Continue reading
Species of the Week: American Woodcock
Scientific name: Scolopax minor The American Woodcock is a pudgy little shorebird with many distinctive features. Their long bill is used to probe for insects, which make up a large component of the bird’s diet. Their eyes are set further … Continue reading
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