Nature Education
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is your place to connect with nature, featuring a visitor center with hands-on activities, live animal exhibits both indoors and out, and almost 5 miles of nature trails.
Trained staff and Volunteer Naturalists offer year-round programming that engage all ages in outdoor learning to create awareness, appreciation, and knowledge of the natural world. Offerings include a wide-variety of public programs, special events, and camps. We also offer field trips, presentations, and birthday parties by request.
Field Trips, Presentations, or Birthday Parties by Request
Staff at Walter B Jacobs Memorial Nature Park offer nature education programs by request. You can schedule field trips, birthday parties, and other programs for your group at the park or invite us to your site or event. Programs are free of charge and are scheduled by request on a first come, first served basis.
Upcoming Nature Education Events
Morning Nature Hike
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LADo you have an interest in photography but don’t know where to start? Maybe you are a pro and have all the gear you could hope to have but want new places to check out. Or do you just want to look for wildlife and enjoy nature early in the morning? Join Park Naturalist Dillon Soderstrom, nature enthusiasts, shutterbugs and ...
Quiet Hike
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LAJoin Park Naturalist, Joe Drane, in an enchanting hike down a trial emphasizing nature around you. After the introduction, there will be no more verbal ques through the slow-paced hike until a short break in the middle and the end where there will be option for discussing what you saw and felt along the way. This is a wonderful opportunity ...
Nature Storytime
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LAJoin Park Naturalists for nature storytime on the second Thursday of each month. Children will explore a different nature topic through stories, songs, games, crafts, nature walks, and close encounters with live animals. Geared toward ages 5 and under. Program held both indoors and out, dress for the weather. December 8: Dear Deer January 12: Winter in the Forest February ...
18th Annual Owl Night
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LAJoin us for the 18th Annual Owl Night to meet live owls and explore their night world! Check our Facebook page for lots more info! Owl Night has lots to do for all ages. You can meet LIVE OWLS, create owl-inspired art, go on a guided night hike, catch owl storytime with Shreve Memorial Library or a naturalist presentation by ...
An Introduction To Acrylic Painting
Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park 8012 Blanchard Furrh Road, Shreveport, LAJoin Park Naturalist Hulya Onel and acrylic paint along with her at the park visitor center. Step-by-step instruction and all materials are provided. For ages 16 and up. December Theme- Christmas Candle January Theme - Snowy Forest February Theme- Owl Space limited and advance registration required. Call (318) 929-2806 to register. For further information contact Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature ...
Recent Nature Education Posts
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Announces Winter 2022-2023 Programs and Activities
December 6, 2022Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Winter 2022-2023 Program Guide is now available. With of lots of special events and engaging programs, citizens will find...
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Announces Fall 2022 Programs and Activities
September 4, 2022Fall is on the way and the Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Fall 2022 Program Guide is now available. With of lots of special events and engaging...
Call for Artists at Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022
August 12, 2022Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for artists for the annual Art in the Park event at Richard Fleming Park on Saturday, November 5 from noon-4:00pm. The event is “a...
July is Parks and Recreation Month
July 8, 2022The Caddo Parish Commission officially proclaims July as Parks and Recreation Month! Since 1985, people in the United States have celebrated Park and Recreation Month in July to promote building...
2022 Summer Programs & Activities Announced
May 17, 2022Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is excited to announce another summer of quality, low-cost programs and services to the citizens of Caddo Parish. From youth football camps and sport clinics, to...
CADDO PARISH EARNS NATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS FOR EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE, NATURE AND CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAMS
May 16, 2022Caddo Parish, LA – The Parish of Caddo has been recognized with three National Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county...
2022 Spring Programs Announced
March 14, 2022Spring is right around the corner and the Caddo Parish Parks & Recreation department is pleased to announce the Spring 2022 Program Guide is available. Citizens will find lots of new...
Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation 2021 Annual Report
January 25, 2022Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce that the “2021 End of Year Final Report” is now available. This report provides a high-level overview of many of the department’s...
Call for Artists at Owl Night
December 7, 2021Call for Artists at Owl Night on February 12, 2022 Owl Night invites visitors to meet live owls and explore their night world! Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation Department announces a call for...
Winter Program Guide 2021-2022
December 2, 2021From fun and festive events to health and wellness programs, the Winter Program Guide has something for everyone. Offerings include athletic, fitness, arthritis intervention, and nature education...
2021 Fall Programs Guide
August 25, 2021Caddo Parish Parks and Recreation has announced an array of Fall programs/activities, and social distancing fitness activities for youth, adults, and families. You will find a variety of...
Call for Artists at Art in the Park
August 4, 2021Call for Artists at Art in the Park to be held on Saturday, November 6,, 2021 Art in the Park is an annual nature and wildlife art show and sale featuring all local artists from the...
Self-Guided Nature Exploration
July 16, 2021New to Caddo Parish Parks: Agents of Discovery! Try out this fun and unique way of learning about and exploring nature. Agents of Discovery is a free educational mobile game for families that...
2021 Summer Programs Guide
June 17, 2021We are excited to finally welcome back summer! We have been very busy planning a diverse slate of programs and events that will be held over the upcoming months, and are proud to share them with...
