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Drum-Making Workshop!

The Friends of Murphys Point are excited to announce we some spaces for an in-person drum-making workshop with Helena Neveu! As you may recall, we launched a series of workshops earlier this year in an effort to continue our commitment … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The Common Snapping Turtle

This weekโ€™s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the largest turtle species found in Ontario, the Common Snapping Turtle! This turtle was found creating her nest along the gravel/sandy sides of a road, a common nesting place for turtles. Unfortunately, road mortality is a … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The Northern Watersnake

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Northern Watersnake! Sometimes mistaken for Gray Ratsnakes, watersnakes are common at Murphys Point Provincial Park. One way to tell them apart is their colouration – ratsnakes are black with beige or white blotches and a … Continue reading

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