Category Archives: Murphys Point events

It’s Not Too Late to Name our Snake!

You can still join the fun(draiser) and take part in the contest to name the captive Gray Ratsnake housed at the Visitor Centre at Murphys Point! This fellow has been educating and delighting park visitors for years, but he’s never been … Continue reading

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Final 2012 Heritage Mica Festival Event – Thanksgiving Dinner!

“Dave Lally Cooks a Turkey”- A Heritage Walk Mine Tour and Thanksgiving Dinner in the Miners’ Bunkhouse will take place on Saturday, Oct. 6. Costumed characters from our heritage will greet you along the way with stories of the early days … Continue reading

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Congrats to Our Canoe Winner!

Congratulations to Don Lewis of Perth, who was the winner of the Friends’ annual canoe raffle! Don purchased the winning ticket during our fundraising garage sale event in May. Don has won a 16-foot, fibreglass Trailhead Prospector Canoe with ash web … Continue reading

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