Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park
Mission:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is dedicated to helping the citizens of Northwest Louisiana connect with nature by conserving a pine-oak-hickory forest for interpretation and recreation.
Vision:
The Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is the recognized center for outdoor interpretation in northwestern Louisiana.
Located three miles west of Blanchard, the 160-acre nature park contains a pine-oak-hickory forest accessible by five miles of nature trails. The park has an interpretive building, a rentable pavilion with restrooms, a handicapped-accessible trail, and several naturalists who provide information and interpretation to park visitors. Nature oriented programs are available on an appointment basis.
Programs and Activities:
Park Naturalists offer a wide variety of programs, field trips camps, annual events, and more. Check the Nature Education page for more information and to see upcoming events.
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Yoga in Richard Fleming Park
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Wild Child Summer Camp is almost FULL! If you’ve been thinking about signing your child up for an unforgettable outdoor adventure, now is the time to grab one of the last spots!
Kids will explore forests, learn about edible and poisonous plants, go birding, and even take a field trip to Kisatchie National Forest!
Nature of Art Camp (Weeks 5 & 6) 1 spot- week 5, 3 spots- week 6
Filled with activities that allow kids to explore, discover, and create in all sorts of ways! Activities include digital photography, spin art, making a project at High Gravity Glassworks, and lots more. And of course, we always make time for exploring the trails.
“This is my 5th year leading Wild Child Camps, and I can say with confidence—this is the BEST way for kids to spend their summer! From hiking and canoeing to hands-on science and art, every day is an adventure!” Says Education Coordinator, Anne Lutz
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Wild Child Summer Camp
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Do you have a wild child? Does your kid love spending time outside? Then this is the place for them! Wild Child Summer Camp is designed for kids ages 8-12 who love nature and want to increase knowledg...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Today we had the pleasure of visiting South Highland Elementary school to give a presentation about the Forest Food-web for 4th and 5th grade students. We discussed the energy flow and how everything in nature is connected. We also discussed how nature is affected by any disturbance in the environment. The students participated in a food-web activity. They were enthusiastic about the presentation and did well during the Q &A segment. We wrapped up the program by introducing our E. Screech owl and discussing its place in the food-web. ... See MoreSee Less
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With pleasure!
Thanks for coming! I know they had a great time and learned a lot!
Thanks for the wonderful visit!
An Introduction to Acrylic Painting workshop
We painted a reptile at this workshop. It was one of our timber rattle snakes. We had some good looking rattle snake paintings by my fellow artists! ... See MoreSee Less
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I'm so sorry I missed it!
It was a challenging class but fun.