Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop

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

Registration fee includes Hands-on Instruction, Book, and Basketry supplies (with enough to make up to three more baskets depending upon the size). It takes about 6-8 weeks to process pine needles for a workshop. Geraldine Zelinsky comes with a wealth of knowledge that she is willing to share with workshop attendees, from the history and plight of the Longleaf Pine ...

$180

Junior Naturalist Workshop

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

Join Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park-Naturalist, Hulya Onel to study 6 basic biology subjects to become a Certified Junior Naturalist. The classes will be every other month. After completing all 6 courses, you will receive a certificate, a field guide of your choice as a reward and get to keep the course book prepared by the Naturalist, which contains ...

Feeding Frenzy

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

Come shadow our park naturalist as he feeds the ambassador animals in the park and learn about their different diets and adaptations to help the animals eat. Space is limited, registration required by calling the park at (318) 929-2806 or use the online Registration Form. 

Event Series Nature Storytime

Nature Storytime

Join Park Naturalists for nature storytime on the second Thursday of each month. Children will explore a different nature topic through stories, songs, games, crafts, nature walks, and close encounters with live animals. Geared toward ages 5 and under. Program held both indoors and out, dress for the weather. June 8: Flower Power July 13: Sneaky Snakes August 10: Colors ...