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.
Annual Events:
Special events are scheduled on a regular basis and advertised through the local media. An annual environmental day camp, called Earth Camp, is offered each summer in the park.
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You'll dig Archaeology Day, so make plans to attend the 6th annual event at the The Louisiana State Exhibit Museum on Saturday, September 18 from 10:00am-2:00pm.
Lots to do for both kids and adults.
Learn how pottery was made thousands of years ago and what it's like to work in an archaeology lab. Bring your artifacts for identification and hear about the latest news and research from local and state archaeologists.
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The nictitating membrane is a transparent third eyelid. When the alligator blinks, you will see it moving right to left across the eye. It protects and moistens the eyeball while maintaining vision.
Alligators have fairly poor eyesight. While an alligator is basking or swimming, these inner eyelids protect the alligator's eyes and provide clearer vision in the underwater environment.
Alligators hear with ears that are located behind their eyes and are very sensitive to vibrations in the water. ... See MoreSee Less
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THE CHIMNEY CRAWFISH IN OUR PARK
In the video it is eating fish food. It is holding a tiny ball of fish food with its maxillipeds. The tiny green balls landing on its rostum are also fish food.
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Registration is required for all events. Space is limited. All programs held outdoors, unless otherwise noted. Find more info and links to register here: https://caddoparks.org/events/category/…
For more information contact Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park at (318) 929-2806. ... See MoreSee Less
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