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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🎄 Only 11 weekends until Christmas! 🎄
The countdown is officially on, and now is the time to start thinking about your holiday celebrations! Plan the best office party, family gathering, or festive get-together with friends, and make this holiday season one to remember at the Walter B. Jacobs Event Center!
✨ Don’t wait until the holiday rush, reserve your date today before our calendar fills up!
Interested in touring the Event Center or reserving your date?
📧 Email our Events & Marketing Specialist at hpickron@caddo.gov
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Did you miss the falconry program? Don’t worry!
We will be back with a Falconry Demonstration on January 16! If you enjoyed the presentation and want to experience even more, or if you missed the fun, mark your calendar and come see these incredible birds in action.
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Falconry Hunt Demonstration
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Date: January 16, 2027 Time: 10 am Location: Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center, 8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd. Shreveport, 71107 Space very limited. Call 929-2806 to register. Senior Naturalist and Master Falc...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
🦅 What an incredible morning of falconry at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center! 🦅
Our Introduction to Falconry program was a huge success, with 49 people joining us to learn about one of the world’s oldest partnerships between humans and birds of prey!
We had an amazing audience of all ages, from young children to lifelong nature enthusiasts. Park Manager and seasoned Master falconer Rusty Scarborough shared the history, traditions, and modern practice of falconry, and we were fortunate to meet some very special feathered guests.
❤️ Our visitors got an up close look at:
🦅 An American Kestrel
🪶 A Red Tailed Hawk
🤎 Two Harris’s Hawks, including one that was hatched on May 20, 2026!
We also watched some incredible hunting footage that gave everyone a chance to see these remarkable birds doing what they do best. Seeing their speed, agility, intelligence, and incredible hunting abilities in action really brought the presentation to life.
📸 Now we want to see YOUR pictures!
We noticed quite a few professional cameras in the audience, along with plenty of phones capturing the afternoon. If you took photos during the program, drop your favorites in the comments below! We would love to see the event through your eyes.
And let’s keep the conversation going! 👇
Which bird was your favorite?
🦅 American Kestrel
🪶 Red Tailed Hawk
🤎 Harris’s Hawk
Tell us why in the comments!
Did you have a question about falconry, the birds, their training, or something Rusty talked about? Ask it below! We would love to keep the learning going long after the program ends.
🎉 Missed today’s program? Don’t worry!
We will be back with a Falconry Demonstration on January 16! If you enjoyed today’s presentation and want to experience even more, or if you missed the fun today, mark your calendar and come see these incredible birds in action.
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out and made this such a wonderful day. Programs like this are what make Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center such a special place to connect people with the natural world. 🌿
This program was offered free of charge by Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, funded by Caddo Parish property taxes.
📍 Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center
8012 Blanchard Furrh Road
Shreveport, Louisiana
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