Caddo Parish

An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop- Wolf
2026-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 required. For registration and additional information, call our office at (318) 929-2806. Or scan QR code to register online.

Junior Naturalists of WBJNC - Club Meeting
2026-10-17 10:00 - 12:00 | 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 born with an innate awareness and curiosity that guides them in their relationship with nature. Our mission is to help deepen the connection that children have with nature by cultivating their curiosity and encouraging them to explore the natural world within their reach using all their senses.
WHAT WE DO: We explore such topics as creating habitats, planting seeds, designing nature crafts, learning to interpret signs from nature, observing the night sky, and most importantly, experiencing nature as fully as possible and having fun while doing so!
This program is for all of our Certified Junior Naturalists. Registration is required. To register online, scan the QR code.
For additional information, contact Hulya Onel at (318) 929-2806 or (318) 250-1911 or email to honel@caddo.gov.

Visible Sound Presentation
2026-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States
What if you could SEE sound instead of just hearing it? It may sound like magic, but sound really does have physical shape, and with the right tools, you can actually see what sounds look like. To understand how, join Parks Senior Naturalist Hulya Onel to learn and experiment with how sound works!
For registration and additional information, call Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center at (318) 929-2806. Or for online registration, scan the QR code.

Night Hike at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center
2026-10-17 17:30 - 18:30 | LA
PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.To register, call us at 318-929-2806 OR register online by scanning the QR code.
During your 45-minute hike, Parks Senior Naturalist Hulya Onel and Naturalist Dillon Soderstrom will guide you along a 1/4-mile Ozark trail through the deep-dark forest, where you’ll engage in several 5-senses activities. See, feel, hear, smell, and taste your way through the dark!
This night hike is free from artificial light so we can experiment with our senses! It takes almost 45 minutes for your night vision to fully develop, and one flash of light resets the process!
When registering, visitors will understand and agree to the following:• No flashlights needed or allowed.o Children are not allowed to hold or carry flashlights or any other device that lights up on the hike.• Smartwatches need to be taken off and put in a pocket, bag, or car.• No light-up shoes or glow-in-the-dark clothing:• Cell phones should be left in the car, turned off, or tucked safely away in a bag for the duration of the hike.• This program is for adults. Children ages 6 and above can join with one adult per child.• PLEASE BE HERE 10 MINUTES BEFORE HIKE!!!

Junior Naturalists of WBJNC Workshop- Ecology
2026-11-14 10:00 - 12:00 | Red River National Wildlife Refuge, 150 Eagle Bend Point, Bossier City, 71112, United States
Join Park Naturalist Hulya Onel to learn all about birds, herps, plants, mammals, insects, and ecology. We study a different biology subject every other month throughout the year. Once you complete all six workshops, you will receive a certificate, a field guide of your interest and you will get to keep the course book prepared by the Park Naturalist. Once you are a Certified Junior Naturalist of WBJMNP, you will also be eligible to join Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park Junior Naturalists Club!The mission of the Junior Naturalists Program is to foster an understanding and appreciation of Northwest Louisiana’s plants, water, soil, and wildlife, and to promote good stewardship. This program will be ongoing, and the missing classes can be made up when they are offered again. This workshop is designed for ages 7 to 12. Parents and siblings are welcome to sit in the classroom.
Registration in advance is required. For registration and additional information, call Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center at (318) 929-2806.

An Introduction to Acrylic Painting Workshop- Snowy Field
2026-11-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LA, United States
