Category Archives: Friends of Murphys Point

2025 Friends of Murphys Point Student Introductions

Introducing our 2025 Friends of Murphys Point Summer Students. Throughout this summer they will be sharing about Murphys Point and their roles as students with the Friends of Murphys Point. Hello everyone, my name is Sarah and I am a … Continue reading

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Safe Travels, Monarch Butterflies!

As summer draws to a close, we are given a last look at some of the wonderful migratory species that inhabit Murphys Point for only a fleeting period of time, one of these being the Monarch Butterfly. It is important … Continue reading

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Minerals of the Silver Queen Mine: Feldspar

In addition to mica and apatite, you will find feldspar while exploring the Silver Queen Mine. This mineral can present as white or pink and is one of three key minerals that make up granite. ⛏️ Feldspar was historically used … Continue reading

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