Friends of Murphys Point Park

Heritage Whisky Tasting – Expressions of Interest

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

We’re gearing up for our Heritage Whisky Tastings! Stay tuned for more details soon. For now, please help spread the word as we seek Expressions of Interest.

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Calling all geology enthusiasts!

Posted on September 20, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

Do you love rocks? The Friends have a great event for you! On Saturday, Oct. 25 we are hosting a Geoheritage Tour as a fundraiser for Friends activities. It starts in Perth at the Crystal Palace/Tay Basin (click here for a map) to explore the geological features at that site, followed by a bus trip to the park with stops of geological interest along the way, lunch at the Lally Homestead and a tour of the Silver Queen Mine, all guided by those-in-the-know as far as rocks go! (See below.) Tickets are $50 per person and will be held for you. To book your ticket, click here. Pre-registration is required by noon on Oct. 22 and space is limited. Please support the Friends! If you have any questions, e-mail us at friendsofmurphyspointpark@yahoo.ca. Hope to see you there!

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Thank you, Brock!

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Friends of Murphys Point

A huge thank you to our gray ratsnake technician Brock Ogilvie, who finishes his work today to return to school. You’ve done a great job, Brock! His brother, Cameron, is picking up the reins to track our six subjects throughout the fall until they head for their hibernacula. Keep following @grayratsnake on Twitter to see what these guys are up to!

Also be sure to check the link to our Gray Ratsnake blog for more information about these wonderful creatures (the snakes…not the Ogilvie boys).