The Utkubok Trail
Arcadia
Information was obtained from
the curriculum resource book:
Activities And Adventures For Learning
On The
Utkubok Trail
By Gary J. Crosby
The reason for the Utkubok trail was for students to have the opportunity
to taste, smell, feel, see and hear different living lessons with
each passing season. Known as " The Utkubok Nature and Fitness Trail",
it is a project created and accomplished by the Arcadia Home and School
Association with support from:
The Environmental Partners Fund
Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission
The Municipality Of Yarmouth
The Town Of Yarmouth
The Yarmouth District School Board
-and many other individuals, groups and corporations. Located adjacent
to the Arcadia Consolidated School on Highway 3 in Arcadia, the trail is
approximately one kilometer in length and is wheel chair accessible with
assistance. Wildlife observation points and fitness stations are clearly
indicated by signs along the trail.
The trail, which encompasses a variety of habitats and borders the 800
hectare Chebogue River salt marsh, was named in honor of the Mi'kmac people
and their respect for nature. The name UTKUBOK was first given to this
region of the Chebogue River system by the Mi'kmaq people and means "spring
of water". It was given the name because of the natural beauty that can
be seen and the way of life the mi'kmac had, preserving the land and living
in harmony with others.
Pictures:
1. Marsh land sign
2. View of Salt marsh
3. Lay out of Trail
4. View of river system
5. Look off at end of trail
Pictures Courtesy of Tom Summers
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