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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Caddo Youth Basketball Camp
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🎨🌿 FEATURED ARTIST: ALLEY CAT HANDMADE BY LESLEY HOWELL 🌿🎨
We’re excited to introduce Lesley Howell, the creative artist behind Alley Cat Handmade!
Lesley works in polymer clay, sculpture, mixed media, and jewelry, creating whimsical pieces that feel like they’ve stepped right out of a daydream. ✨
Her work is inspired by a wonderfully eclectic mix of magic, flora and fauna, science fiction, natural history, academia, and ancient cultures. Each creation invites you to pause, explore, and discover the little details that make it unique.
From imaginative sculptures to one of a kind jewelry, Leslie’s artwork brings together nature, history, fantasy, and a whole lot of creativity!
🌿✨ Come meet Leslie and discover Alley Cat Handmade at Art in the Park 2026!
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ Noon to 4 PM
📍 Walter B. Jacobs Nature Center
8012 Blanchard Furrh Rd., Shreveport, LA
Join us for an afternoon celebrating art, nature, creativity, and the talented artists who bring them together!
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Fairfield Magnet School was at our park for our 🦉Owls of Louisiana program.
We discussed why owls are grouped as “birds of prey” and their interesting characteristics, such as silent flight, large eyes 🌔when they are active, 🐭🐀🐇their diet, 🌳their habitat, and the calls of the most common owls in Louisiana. We wrapped up with a trail hike and a visit to the outdoors Birds of Prey Aviary. ... See MoreSee Less
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🦇🕷️🪲 We need YOU to help make the magic happen at Bugs, Bats & Bones! 🌙
Our free family night on October 24 is coming up, and we need volunteers to help with activities, crafts, games, creepy crawlers, guided hikes, and more. Whether you can help for the whole evening or just a few hours, we would love to have you be part of the fun!
Come join our amazing volunteer team and help us create a night families will remember! ❤️
Message us or sign up through the volunteer link below. 🔦✨
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Bugs, Bats, and Bones is BACK!!! (FOR REAL this time!) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 5PM-9PM
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Thank you for signing up to volunteer at Bugs, Bats, and Bones — our spookiest, buggiest night of the year! This major event at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park features night hikes, edible ins...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Discover amazing creatures that come alive after dark! Bring the whole family and explore the night with us! ... See MoreSee Less
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