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.
Recent Posts
Caddo Youth Basketball Camp
July 10, 2026Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation will sponsor a two-day general skills and drills basketball camp, July 22-23, 2026, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, at LSUS, 1 University Pl, Shreveport, LA 71115, grades...
Robert Williams Basketball Camp
June 10, 2026Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation, in conjunction with Robert Williams of the Portland Trail Blazers, two-day general skills and drills basketball camp has been rescheduled for July 29 & July...
Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl
June 1, 2026The 15tT-shirth Annual Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl Youth Football Clinic is coming on Saturday, June 6, 2026 The Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl will be hosting a FREE youth...
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The Walter B. Jacobs Events team is hitting the road and heading to Tyler, TX for the East Texas Wedding Extravaganza!
Recently engaged? This is one event you won't want to miss! Stop by our booth to discover everything the Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center has to offer for your special day!
🎉 Be sure to enter for your chance to win a Special Events Package valued at $1,000!
We can't wait to meet you and help make your wedding dreams a reality!
✨ Grab an Early Admission VIP Ticket to receive an exclusive swag bag and enjoy a complimentary wine tasting!
📅 Saturday, July 18
🕛 VIP ACCESS: 12-1PM
GENERAL ADMISSION: 1-3PM
📍 Rose Garden Center
420 Rose Park Drive
Tyler, Tx
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🦉🦅 Wild Child Camp: Birds of Prey Week! 🦅🦉
Our campers are having an unforgettable week meeting some incredible feathered ambassadors! They got up close with a Harris’s Hawk, a Red-tailed Hawk, a Great Horned Owl, and a Barn Owl while learning what makes each one unique.
🦅 Harris’s Hawk – One of the few birds of prey that hunts cooperatively in family groups, almost like a wolf pack!
🦅 Red-tailed Hawk – Their famous piercing scream is often used as the “eagle sound” in movies, even though it belongs to a hawk!
🦉 Great Horned Owl – Nicknamed the “Tiger of the Sky,” this powerful owl can hunt prey larger than itself and has an incredibly strong grip.
🦉 Barn Owl – With exceptional hearing and a heart-shaped face that helps funnel sound to its ears, a Barn Owl can catch prey in complete darkness!
What an amazing opportunity for our campers to learn about these magnificent raptors and discover the important role they play in keeping nature in balance! 🌿❤️ ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful time we had at last month’s Toddler Tuesday! 🐢💚
We enjoyed reading Turtle Splash! Countdown at the Pond by Catherine Falwell, sang the “I Had a Little Turtle” song, and got to meet our three-toed box turtle ambassador animal! Then we headed out on a nature hike to search for turtles and explore their habitat. Along the way, we spotted colorful butterflies, beautiful native plants, and even tadpoles swimming in the ponds!
Join us for our next Toddler Tuesday on July 14 9am - 10am as we read Father Hawk and enjoy a special visit with a real hawk! We can’t wait to see you there! 🦅🌿 ... See MoreSee Less
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🦉🌿 Wild Child Summer Camp — Birds of Prey Camp: Week 5, Day 1 Recap 🌿🦉
What a way to begin our Birds of Prey Camp adventure! Today our young naturalists took to the waters of the legendary Caddo Lake for an unforgettable field experience. 🚤🌳
Launching from the Texas side of Caddo Lake, campers explored the historic Government Ditch, learning about the fascinating history, waterways, and unique ecosystems that make this area such a special place. As we cruised beneath the ancient cypress trees, campers practiced their observation skills and discovered that Caddo Lake is truly a birdwatcher’s paradise.
Our birding adventure brought an incredible list of sightings, including:
🪶 Little Blue Heron
🪶 Great Blue Heron
🪶 Cattle Egret
🪶 Great Egret
🪶 Crow
🪶 Ibis
🪶 Wood Stork
🪶 Black Vulture
🪶 Turkey Vulture
🪶 Mississippi Kite
🪶 Pileated Woodpecker
After our boat tour, we continued exploring the wonders of the area with a visit to the Caddo Lake Wildlife Refuge and Star Ranch, where campers learned even more about the importance of protecting these amazing habitats and the wildlife that depends on them.
Day 1 reminded us why birds of prey and their ecosystems are worth protecting. From soaring raptors overhead to the quiet movements of wading birds along the shoreline, every moment was a chance to connect with nature.
Tomorrow we will visit with a Harris’s Hawk. We can’t wait to see what other adventures await our Birding Explorers next! 🦉💚
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