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 
Really good thing to do for the environment!
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Convenient and close by to the Memphis area! A true local treasure. Lots of fun eating places in Hernando, MS nearby!
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I am terrified of snakes, but I very tempting to give the Ark Trail a good cleaning.
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Good deal!
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I really enjoyed the past service projects! Absolutely cannot wait for the next one!!!
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Agreed!
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I really enjoyed our second clean up at the Ark Trail. I was surprised at what a difference we made. Little by little it’s getting clean and looking great. Beautiful trail
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Thank you for your cheerful and willing service. It is appreciated.
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I really enjoyed this service project! Can’t wait for the next one!!
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Amen!
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The clean up was a great experience can’t wait to help again
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Thank you!
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The nature hike was very entertaining. Nature never fails to intrigue me.
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Likewise!
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That’s cool!
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Beautiful Mississippi!
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Even though I wasn’t able to attend the clean up, I know the trails look better than before! I definitely have to make a trip down there and see the beauty.
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It’s looking better and better.
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Wish I would’ve known about the clean up before, but great place to go camping!
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That is a good question. Camping there….
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Sad I missed the cleanup , hopefully ill get to go soon and help out.
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Nice!
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Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to participate in Saturday’s nature walk/clean-up. I’m sure Ark Trails is more beautiful than it was before. Great job guys!
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Groovee!
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This is such a great thing to do. Wish i could’ve volunteered , but maybe next time.
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Thanks!
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So excited to come help clean up today! Thanks to Dr Barnes for initiating such a cool service project!
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See you soon!
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I found it! Looks pretty amazing and the weather should be perfect. I’m excited to see what’s beyond the fence.
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Beautiful place!
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Found the ark trail today. The sign is not visible from the road but the entrance to park is at the corner of hwy 304 and Scenic Ln.
Scenic Lane, Hernando MS in the gps should take you right to it. See you Saturday!
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Groovee!
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This is gonna be so LIT. I’m so excited!!!
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Holla!
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I can’t make it to help clean up but I hope you all have fun !
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Gracias!
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Can’t come and help that day but good luck to you guys!
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thank you!
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Arkabutla is a beautiful area and it’s worth the effort to preserve the nature trails around it. Thanks for caring so much!
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beautiful Mississippi!
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Ready to clean
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me too!
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glad I get the opportunity to help clean this area up
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agreed
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Sorry I can’t make it but good luck on cleaning the trail
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yes
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Lookin forward to this! Hope I can make it! Hear it’s beautiful out there.
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’tis so!
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Can not wait to help out with this project!
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hello…
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I can’t wait until we get this place beautified! 😊
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good!
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Excited to help with the service project!
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thank you!
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awesome sauce
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Have fun cleaning. Remember: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure…unless the other man also considers it to be trash as well.
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we might find some relics!
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Looking forward to cleaning for the community.
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yes
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Can’t wait to help clean our community!!
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excellent!
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This is going to be so LIT!!! I’m so excited!
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Won’t make it sorry
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Alrighty!
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sounds like a good time.
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Yes, I think so too!
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I have never been here but it seems like a wonderful place!
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Yes…close by.
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Sorry I can’t make it !!
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Groovee
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I think this hike is a great idea.
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Good deal!
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Good place for hiking
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Yes
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I am excited to go! Going to be a lot of fun!
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Me too!
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I look foward to cleaning this place up! I will make sure to bring supplies.
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Thank you!
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Looking for in going !
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Good! Me too!
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I look forward to helping out on this amazing event
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Likewise!
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Agreed!
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The future of this trail is limitless !
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Hello!
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That area is beautiful.
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Tropical, beautiful Mississippi!
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The future of this is limitless!! Love it.
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Simply mahvelous!
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Looking forward to helping out in this project
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Yes!
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Look faorward to helping out in the great community service project!!
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Agreed!
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I can’t wait to help clean up!
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Yes!
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I can’t wait to help clean up the Ark Trail! This will be my first time there!
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That’s wonderful! Great place for hiking…. Hopefully the weather will cool and make for a beautiful day!
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Yes!
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