In March of 2018, major flooding impacted the area around Arkabutla lake, importing much detritus onto the property of Ark trail on Hwy 304, about 7 miles west of Hernando, MS.
Dr. Darrell Barnes, in coordination with Coldwater River Nature Conservancy, is organizing some cleanup and maintenance initiatives for the Ark site.
Students from Northwest Mississippi Community college and other local volunteer groups, including church groups, are planning to make some “beautification” through community service at the site, beginning in October of 2018.
Ark Trail Service project video link
Futuristic art concept #1 Ark Trail
Futuristic art concept #2 Ark Trail
Ark Trail map, 2015
Contacts:
barneschiro@aol.com (Darrell Barnes)
Natalie Bright, CRNC Program Director
crnc@att.net (Natalie Bright)
Kate Friedman, Education Director
katef5269@gmail.com (Kate Friedman)
darrellbarnes.blog 
I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to help our community. I enjoyed my first outing and plan on continuing with the clean-up project. You are making a difference!
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Likewise!
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I regret not being able to participate with the clean up, but I honestly think this will help in the long run. The community coming to gather to make sure our world stay clean is a great idea. It is an idea I will always support. Please keep up the good work not only for us, but for the nature.
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This will be a never-ending service to the site.
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Yes! Due to the flood control nature of the lake itself, there will always be an influx of junk onto the Ark trail property, especially in the spring.
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Looking forward coming out with my family tomorrow. My little boy might not be a year old yet but it’s never too early to start instilling a love of nature and conservation into those who follow in our footsteps.
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Agreed!
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looks like a beautiful place!!!
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I can’t wait to see the finished plan. I love this part of MS, so It’s great to see them doing the right thing!
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Your heart to improve the world around you is very inspiring for me to pay more attention and take care of the Earth. I am very excited to take on the Ark Trails on the 20th with our class!
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Looking forward to it as well! Thank you for your zealous spirit! Inspiring!
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A great idea to keep this area clean
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Agreed.
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Growing up, me and my fam always went to Arkabutla during the summer. Thank you for what you’re doing!
Also, growing up I always called it “Arkabutler” and I didn’t know until last year that it’s actually “Arkabutla”…that’s awkward.
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That is our “familiar” Mississippi term of endearment for the lake!
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Im glad someone is doing this!
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It’s us!
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I think wildlife is pretty interesting and protecting it is a step towards helping the ecosystem and being green.
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Yes, Sir!
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I hope that more funding can go into the Ark Trail. The concept looks really cool!
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Yes! Already a beautiful place!
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This is a great service for the community! Keeping nature pretty!
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Yes!
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Such a great thing to do! Beautiful trail.
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Agreed.
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I hope the ARK Trail gets cleaned really well, I love nature and to hike on trails with the sound of water nearby.
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Me too! Quite peaceful!
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Would people be able to see the Eagles in the Futuristic art concept #1 or would it be only for the workers?
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I think it would be a large eagle enclosure visible to all.
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As long as I don’t see any snakes then I’m excited to check it out!
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Heh! I have seen one snake on the property so far!
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Ark Trail certainly looks beautiful. I regret not being able to help clean it due to prior family arrangements.
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Maybe another time!
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Somebody say bonus points? 👀
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huh?!
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I believe building an eagle habitation would be an amazing idea. Giving them a safe place to land is vital to their long term survival in our area. Unfortunately, I do not drive so I will be unable to attend clean up. However, I look forward to watching the blog from it!
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Yes, at least a summary nature video!
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