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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Junior Naturalists of WBJMNP- Entomology Workshop We have completed the ecology workshop with a good number of kids (and parents) . After the power point presentation, the participants were enthusiastic about investigating body parts of insects under the microscope. Observing the compound eyes, legs, antennae and wings and seeing the details of mouthparts was amazing! Afterwards, the group ventured out with nets to capture, ID and release insects. The children caught quite a few species. several dragonflies,, field crickets, a giant grasshopper, and different beetles, some caterpillars were the exciting ones. Our next workshop, ecology is in November. You can register online or call our office at 318-929-2806. Until then, stay safe!Image attachmentImage attachment+7Image attachment
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Junior Naturalists of WBJMNP- Entomology Workshop
We have completed the ecology workshop with a good number of kids (and parents) . After the power point presentation, the participants were enthusiastic about investigating body parts of insects under the microscope. Observing the compound eyes, legs, antennae and wings and seeing the details of mouthparts was amazing! Afterwards, the group ventured out with nets to capture, ID and release insects. The children caught quite a few species. several dragonflies,, field crickets, a giant grasshopper, and different beetles, some caterpillars were the exciting ones. Our next workshop, ecology is in November. You can register online or call our office at 318-929-2806.
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Junior Naturalists of WBJMNP Mammalogy workshop We had 3 more Certified Junior Naturalists joined the ranks today! I congratulate Dayler Miles (received herpetology field guide), Dathan Miles (received entomology field guide) and Nyana Miles (received wildflowers field guide). They are also eligible to join our Junior Naturalist Club, which we will start next year at our new visitor center at the park. The most striking finds among many, during our filed trip were: deer tracks, an armadillo carcass, a small snake carcass, and a scat. Our upcoming workshop is Entomology , which is ion Saturday, September 7, 2024. you can register on line or call our office at 318-929-2806.Image attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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Junior Naturalists of WBJMNP Mammalogy workshop
We had 3 more Certified Junior Naturalists joined the ranks today! I congratulate Dayler Miles (received herpetology field guide), Dathan Miles (received entomology field guide) and Nyana Miles (received wildflowers field guide). They are also eligible to join our Junior Naturalist Club, which we will start next year at our new visitor center at the park. The most striking finds among many, during our filed trip were: deer tracks, an armadillo carcass, a small snake carcass, and a scat.

Our upcoming workshop is Entomology , which is ion Saturday, September 7, 2024. you can register on line or call our office at 318-929-2806. ... See MoreSee Less

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We were at BUMC Early Learning Center to introduce earthworms. We read a story about earthworms and then talked about where they live, what they eat and how important they are for the mother Earth.Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment
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We were at BUMC Early Learning Center to introduce earthworms. We read a story about earthworms and then talked about where they live, what they eat and how important they are for the mother Earth. ... See MoreSee Less

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