Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Drum-making Workshop 2021

The following post is contributed by Friends of Murphys Point student Lazar Stevanovic. This year, the Friends of Murphys Point Park was honoured to have Helena Neveu host a drum-making workshop series online and in the park.  Helena, Walksfar Woman, … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The Io Moth

This week’s #SpeciesOfTheWeek is the Io Moth (Automeris io). This wide-ranging moth can be found from Costa Rica and up the eastern seaboard to southern Quebec. They are generalists that can adapt to a wide variety of habitats, including deciduous … Continue reading

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Species of the Week: The Brown Waterscorpion

 If you look closely at this picture, you’ll spot our #SpeciesOfTheWeek – the Brown Waterscorpion (Ranatra fusca)! Waterscorpions live in ponds and streams, hanging out on aquatic vegetation or right on shore where they like to bask in the sun. … Continue reading

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