Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center

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8012 Blanchard Furrh Road
Shreveport, LA United States Get Directions

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  • Art in the Park 2026

    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

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  • An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop- Irridescent Beetle

    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

    Join Sr. Park Naturalist, Hulya Onel, and acrylic paint along with her in this nature art program. We will try to use various materials to paint on; such as rock, canvas, slate, and wood, each time capturing something different about this wondrous nature! We will provide all materials for the workshop.This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Advance registration ...

  • Toddler Tuesdays Nature Story Time

    Toddler Tuesdays Nature Story Time
    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

    Join us at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center for Toddler Tuesdays, a fun and gentle introduction to nature for our youngest explorers! Held from 9:00–10:00 AM on the second Tuesday of each month, this program includes a nature-themed story followed by a hands-on activity. Activities may include a short hike, music and movement, or a simple nature craft. Designed for ...

  • Introduction to Falconry

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    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

    Falconry is the use of a trained bird of prey that catches game with the aid of the falconer. Join Park Manager and seasoned Falconer Rusty Scarborough for an informative presentation on the sport of falconry and meet some live trained hunting birds. The program will explore the origins of falconry all the way through modern day methods.Ages 8 & ...

  • An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop- Wolf

    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

    Join Sr. Park Naturalist, Hulya Onel, and acrylic paint along with her in this nature art program. We will try to use various materials to paint on; such as rock, canvas, slate, and wood, each time capturing something different about this wondrous nature! We will provide all materials for the workshop.This workshop is for ages 16 and up. Advance registration ...

  • Junior Naturalists of WBJNC – Club Meeting

    Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States

    Join Parks Senior Naturalist Hulya Onel at the initiation meeting of the club. We will discuss the program and how often we would like to meet for Club activities. This would be a good opportunity to find answers to all of the questions you might have. Our Mission: At the WBJNC Junior Naturalist Club, we believe that every child is ...