Have You Explored the ARK Trails Lately?
With the cooler weather, it’s the perfect time to hike the ARK Trails! If you’ve noticed some overgrown areas along the trails, don’t worry—it’s not neglect. This is a deliberate effort to support native meadow habitats, which are vital for the survival of many native species. By allowing these areas to grow naturally, we create a thriving environment for wildlife to flourish. Learn more here.
The ARK Trails are located at 7001 W Commerce St, Hernando MS 38632. Open daily sunrise to sunset.
Patient Update:
This month we admitted 45 new patients into care representing 21 bird and 1 reptile species.
Sponsor Thank You:
This month, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our online supporters for their incredible
contributions. A big MWR THANK YOU to:
Dana Alvarez
Barrett Brown
Justin Boehmer
Cassandra Spencer
Susanne Highland
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation of Oxford
Jeanette Morgan
Lisa Easley
John Gullet
Drenda Pullen
Tamny Dickey
Alison Ballard
Timorie Belk
Carol A Decker
June Champagne Riggle
Karen Brown
Cristin Ellis
Brandon Abernathy
H. David Bradley
Patricia Stockwell
Christopher Leavy
Your support ensures we have the food and supplies needed to care for our many patients. If you would
like to join our amazing supporters, please visit https://www.mswildliferehab.org/donate/
Thank you for your continued dedication to saving Mississippi’s native wildlife!
Program update:
• MWR wrapped up our Backyard Habitat Workshop series with Part 3, focusing on the
importance of water in supporting local wildlife! Participants created their own leaf mold
birdbaths, adding a new feature to their backyard habitats. A huge thank you to everyone who
joined us throughout the series—we’re excited about the habitats you’re creating to help our
native wildlife thrive. Small actions like these make a big difference!
• A big thank you to Jill Morris of Stars in Motion for leading the Autumn Equinox Yoga at the ARK
Trails! It was a perfect way to find personal balance as our planet did the same during its
seasonal cycle.
• We had a great time at the Hernando Water Tower Festival. Thank you to everyone who
purchased MWR merchandise to support our mission!
• MWR was delighted to contribute to the first annual Rock Bottom Naturefest in New Albany, a
successful expansion of the Tallahatchie River fest.
Looking Ahead:
Join us for MWR’s 5th Annual Trunk or Treat!
Saturday, October 19 | 1-4 PM
Dub Patton Recreation Area, Arkabutla Lake
FREE event for the whole family!
Bring the kids for an afternoon of Halloween fun:
• Stop by festive trunks for some treats!
• Meet incredible wildlife—birds of prey, reptiles, and creepy crawlies!
• Enjoy snacks from Funky Monkey and StaMar’s Concessions.
• Chill out with a MemPops treat.
• Snap a pic at our Photo Spot and enter our BEST Costume Contest!
• Face painting, fire trucks, and so much more!
Learn more
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