Category Archives: Murphys Point Provincial Park

Spring Scavenger Hunt at Murphys Point

Spring is now in full swing, which means that flowers are in bloom, and animals are out and leaving signs. Some of the cool things you can see at Murphys Point Park right now are in our Spring Scavenger Hunt! See if you can observe all nine. Continue reading

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Mindfulness and the Outdoors

Ever been on a beautiful walk, but felt that your mind was drifting elsewhere? Maybe your phone is plaguing you with notifications or you can hear the rush of cars passing. I (Sarah, Student Ranger) know that I often drift … Continue reading

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Garlic Mustard – Student Update

This week we have been participating in invasive species management and pulling garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata). Garlic mustard is an invasive plant that was brought to North America as an edible herb. It displaces native plants such as trilliums (Trilliums … Continue reading

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