Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Thank you, Brock!

A huge thank you to our gray ratsnake technician Brock Ogilvie, who finishes his work today to return to school. You’ve done a great job, Brock! His brother, Cameron, is picking up the reins to track our six subjects throughout … Continue reading

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Would you like to try a “Telemetry Tour”?

There is some exciting research happening at Murphys Point, thanks to funding received by the Friends of Murphys Point Park. In 2013, the Friends received a two-year Species at Risk Stewardship Fund Project grant related to Gray Ratsnake stewardship and … Continue reading

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Long Weekend Activities at Murphys Point!

Heritage Mica Days is excited to bring to you three fabulous events at the park this weekend!  First, come out on Sunday, Aug. 3 from 10 a.m. to noon to our Silver Queen Mine Open House Tour where you can explore … Continue reading

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