Category Archives: flora and fauna

Murphys Point is home to numerous native reptile species including the beloved Gray Ratsnake and a variety of turtle species. While we see an abundance of these scaly and shelled creatures in the park, many of the reptiles at Murphys … Continue reading →

It’s a busy time of year for our park’s slowest movers! We have many turtles, like this Northern Map Turtle, looking for spots to lay their eggs, and we are busy covering their nests to protect them. Female Northern Map … Continue reading →

Have a look at the colourful species our Friends Students found around the park during their Rainbow Walk! We encourage you to spend some time exploring the outdoors and to find at least one species of plant, wildlife, or fungi … Continue reading →