On Monday, Friends volunteers helped to clean up the stretch of County Road 21 that runs through the park, as part of Lanark County’s Adopt-a-Road program. Volunteers spent the morning picking up trash and recyclables, ensuring that our beloved environment can stay natural and beautiful. Thanks to our hardworking and motivated team, we were able to tidy BOTH sides of the road, and as a result, we have canceled our secondary cleanup scheduled for June 19.
We would like to sincerely thank all the volunteers who came out on Monday for dedicating their time and energy to guaranteeing that our neighbourhood stays clean and litter-free. Stay tuned for information on our fall cleanups!
Here’s to the Friends of Murphys Point Summer Students of 2024!
From finding and monitoring gray ratsnakes for our Adopt-A-Snake program to covering the nests of turtle species in the park, our Friends Students have been busy preparing for the summer ahead!
Get to know our Friends Students!
Whitney:
Hello, everyone! If I look familiar, it’s because I’m back for my second summer as a Friends Student here at Murphys Point. I have completed an Outdoor Adventure Naturalist program at Algonquin College and will be continuing studies this fall in the Environmental Technician program. I’m looking forward to finding lots of gray ratsnakes for our Adopt-a-Snake program this season!
Bethany:
Hello! It’s my first year working at a provincial park, and I’m thrilled to have joined such an amazing team! I’m entering my fifth year at Queen’s University studying psychology. I’ve always loved visiting provincial parks, and I am really excited to spend my summer outside learning all about the many different plant and wildlife species here at Murphys Point.
Want to spend some time outside helping Murphys Point and keeping the neighbourhood beautiful? The Friends of Murphys Point are excited to announce we are taking part in Lanark County’s Adopt-a-Road Program! This means we have volunteered to pick up litter and recyclables along the stretch of County Road 21 (Lally Road) from just before the Park entrance to the Group Camping area.
We have two dates set for the pick up. On the first morning we will do one side of the road, and will complete the other side on the second morning (it’s about 3.5 kilometres each way). Here are the dates:
If you would like to help, please complete and return the waiver to us at friendsofmurphyspointpark@yahoo.ca by 4 p.m. on June 8 for the first pick up day and 4 p.m. June 17 for the second pick up day so that we can forward them to the County. (You only have to complete the waiver once if you are doing both days – the form remains valid for the duration of your participation in the program.) Volunteers will receive safety instructions prior to the pick up, including information about ticks. Equipment will be provided.
Please let us know if you would like to help out on either or both pick up days. We’re excited to participate in the program and we hope you are, too!
