Walter B. Jacobs
Memorial Nature Park

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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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3 days ago

It's World Wildlife Day--thanks for the shout out, TBA Studio!

We are so thankful for our citizens for entrusting us to bring the vision of a new center to celebrate the wildlife and nature of Caddo Parish to life! ... See MoreSee Less

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5 days ago

Owl Night Annual public event at our new facility was a success! The visitors enjoyed Live Owl stations, Owl Identification Activity, whooo is Whoo Owl calls activity, owl presentation by Chris Merritt of Shreveport Bird Study Group, popular Night Hike in the woods, Owl Crafts, Owl Stories snd many crafts by Shreveport Public Library, WERLA Wildlife Education and Rehabilitation of LA, Louisiana Master Naturalists Northwest Chapter booths, local artists with their owl and nature art, food vendors, hot chocolate and cookies. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our trained volunteers for their valuable help! See you all in our next public event! ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

🦉 That’s a wrap on the 19th Annual Owl Night! 🦉

What an unforgettable evening and one that would not have been possible without the dedication and teamwork of so many. A heartfelt thank-you to the incredible staff of Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center and Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, and of course to our amazing volunteers. Your time, energy, and passion are the backbone of this event, and we truly could not do it without you.

We are also deeply grateful to our community partners Master Naturalist Chapter of Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport Bird Society, Shreve Memorial Library, WERLA and to the talented artists who bring nature to life through art and creativity.

Thank you to the fantastic food trucks that kept everyone well-fed and happy Ware’s BBQ and Critters Corral and to iShuttle for safely transporting guests and volunteers between our shuttle site and the nature center throughout the night.

The true stars of the evening were our ambassador owls the Barred Owl, Barn Owl, Eastern Screech Owl, and Great Horned Owl who helped inspire curiosity and appreciation for the wildlife that shares our region with us.

We hope everyone who attended enjoyed Owl Night and walked away with a deeper understanding and love for our local wildlife. Thank you to all who helped make this milestone year so special, and thank you to everyone who joined us and shared in this magical evening.

📸 Please share your stories and photos with us! We’d love to see Owl Night through your eyes! ... See MoreSee Less

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1 week ago

Legacy Elementary was at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center. After a short trail hike they visited the Birds of Prey Aviary and the deer pen. The children were excited to visit the interactive exhibit hall. After the program, they enjoyed their snacks at the terrace. ... See MoreSee Less

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