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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We're not crying, you're crying!!!
As we prepare to unveil our new facility, take a walk down memory lane with us as we reminisce on the magical place that means so much to us.
And--join us tomorrow at 10AM on the Parish of Caddo Facebook page for the livestream of our ribbon cutting ceremony! ... See MoreSee Less
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🎄✨ Free Nature Ornament Workshop Sneak Peek! ✨🎄
Look what will be popping up in Santa’s workshop at our Nature Ornament Workshop! Our elves have been busy coming up with one of the cutest crafts - Woodland Cabin Keepsake Frames! 🏡🌲(Free photo included, while supplies last)
They’re rustic, adorable, and totally customizable… even The Grinch couldn’t resist posing with one! 💚😂
Join us for a cozy afternoon of crafting with natural materials, warm smiles, and plenty of Christmas cheer. ❄️
Bring your creativity—and maybe your best Grinch face! 😉
📅 Nature Ornament Workshop
Saturday, December 20 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the American Rose Center
🎁 All supplies included
🌲 FREE Fun for all ages
🍪 Complementary, hot chocolate and cookies while they last!
🎅 Special appearance from Jolly Ol’ Saint Nick from 1 PM - 2 PM.
We can’t wait to create a little holiday magic with you! ✨ ... See MoreSee Less
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We can’t wait to welcome you all soon! 😄We are in the home stretch, on our way to unveiling the new Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center!
It was a super special treat to have Walter Jacobs Smith, great grandson of Walter B. Jacobs, on property today to get a sneak peek of the new facility! ... See MoreSee Less
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