Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

Lots to do at Murphys July 18-20

It looks as if it’s going to be a scorcher this weekend, so head over to Murphys Point and frolic! Here are some of the great activities on offer: On Saturday, the park’s Natural Heritage Education staff have two programs, … Continue reading

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Lots Happening at Murphys Point this Weekend!

Heritage Mica Days kicks off the season at Murphys Point with tours twice a week at the Silver Queen mine. A guided hike to the Silver Queen will be offered every Wednesday at 10 a.m., where you can go on … Continue reading

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Exciting Gray Ratsnake Research at Murphys Point!

Over the past two years, the Friends of Murphys Point Park have been able to conduct some exciting research related to a threatened species population thanks to a multi-year Species at Risk Stewardship Fund grant for the project “Gray Ratsnake Stewardship … Continue reading

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