Category Archives: Murphys Point events

We Built It!

Partners in the “Help Us Build a Bridge Bash” came together to mark the official opening of the new bridge over Black Creek on the McParlan House Trail on June 24. The Friends of Murphys Point Park, Tay Valley Cross-Country … Continue reading

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This Place Rocks!

Murphys Point is renowned for the Silver Queen Mine, where mica, feldspar and apatite were extracted in its heyday in the early 1900s. Well now folks who are intrigued after visiting this wonder or one of the many events of our 2012 Heritage … Continue reading

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New message from Friends Secretary

Happy Summer, Friends 🙂 Early breaking news… Your Board of Directors met with Curtis Thompson (Superintendent) and Tobi Kiesewalter (Senior Natural Heritage Education Leader)  in the Park office, yesterday. We are planning to cut the ribbons, pour the champagne, and … Continue reading

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