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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A NOTE TO OUR VISITORS ABOUT THE SHUTTLE
🚌 While we celebrated a wonderful evening together, we also experienced an unexpected challenge when our scheduled shuttle service did not arrive. We had to switch to Plan B and call in reinforcements from Caddo Parish to help transport our guests using passenger vans.
We sincerely apologize for the long wait and frustration this caused. We know that getting to enjoy an event should be part of the fun, not a source of stress. To everyone who waited patiently, thank you for your understanding. To those who were unable to attend because of the shuttle issue, please accept our sincere apologies. We strive to provide a great experience for every visitor, and we will learn from this challenge as we plan future events.
🌿 A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS!
We are so grateful to everyone who came out to share their knowledge, passion, and love of nature with our visitors:
🌲 US Forest Service, Kisatchie National Forest
🐊 Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries
⚡ SWEPCO
🐍 Steve’s Snaketuary
🔬 SciPort Discovery Center
🐠 Shreveport Aquarium
🚙 Trail Lizards Jeep Club, for bringing the fun with Jeepers Creepers Trunk or Treat!
🍦 A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR FOOD TRUCKS!
Thank you to Mr. Grilled Cheese and Critter’s Corral for keeping everyone fed, and a very special thank you to Butterfield’s Ice Cream Truck for stepping in at the last minute when we had a cancellation. You helped save the day, and we appreciate you!
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💚 TO OUR AMAZING VOLUNTEERS AND WALTER B. JACOBS STAFF
You are the heart of everything we do! From planning and preparation to animal presentations, activities, setup, cleanup, and all the little things visitors may never see, you make the magic happen. When challenges arise, you step up, work together, and find a way forward. We appreciate every single one of you!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VOLUNTEER DOOR PRIZE WINNERS!
Congratulations to Heather Mills and Lillian Jensen, our lucky winners of the LEGO Botanicals sets! Thank you for being part of the team that makes these events possible.
🖤 FINALLY, THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CAME!
To every family, child, nature lover, community partner, volunteer, and visitor who spent part of your evening with us, THANK YOU! Your support allows us to connect people with nature, inspire curiosity, and create memories that last long after the last bat flies and the last bug goes home.
We are proud to be part of such a generous and dedicated community. We look forward to seeing you again soon at Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center! 🌿🦉
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