CANCELLED-Fitness in the Park/Health Fair

Legion Hills Community Center 1004 S Pardue, Vivian, LA, United States

Bring the entire family out for a morning of movement! You’ll find a variety of educational and fitness activities that promote healthy living; including group fitness demos, health screenings, nutritional literacy information, and more. This event is free to attend. Participants may register on-site or complete pre-registration by February 11, 2022 and receive a free goody bag (supplies limited).   For more information or to register contact Mary Murphy at mmurphy@caddo.org or ...

Owl Night

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

Updated February 12, 2022 at 12:00pm-Owl Night is still ON. The rain is forecasted to clear by event start time. ************************************************************* Join us for the 17th Annual Owl Night to meet live owls and explore their night world! Check our Facebook page for lots more info! Owl Night has lots to do for all ages. You can meet LIVE OWLS, ...

Event Series Morning Nature Photography Hike

Morning Nature Photography Hike

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

Do you have an interest in photography but don’t know where to start? Maybe you are a pro and have all the gear you could hope to have but want new places to check out. Or do you just want to look for wildlife and enjoy nature early in the morning? Join Park Naturalist Dillon Soderstrom, nature enthusiasts, shutterbugs and ...

Bee a Friend to Bees

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

Join Park Naturalist and beekeeper Joe Drane to talk about backyard beekeeping and the European Honeybee’s place in the local ecosystem. We’ll also learn about native pollinators and how we can help them!  Space limited. Advance registration required. To register call the park at (318) 929-2806 or use this link https://forms.gle/gFuadVuu8VtNnJ8w9

Pine Needle Basket Weaving Workshop

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

**RESCHEDULED TO MARCH 6, 2022** In partnership with the Northwest Louisiana Basket Weavers group, this workshop will introduce participants ages 14 & up to the materials and techniques of pine needle basket making in the manner of the Coushatta tribe. Cost to participate is $40 per person and will include hands-on instruction and enough prepared materials to create two baskets. ...

$40