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.
Recent Nature Education Posts
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...
2020 End of Year Report
April 26, 2021Upcoming Nature Education Events
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Nature Storytime
Nature Storytime
To meet local, state, and federal Covid-safety guidelines Nature Storytime will take place outdoors under the picnic pavilion. Join 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. Thursday, September 9-What's ...
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Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Register here to sign up for Volunteer Naturalist Training! Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is looking for people to join its volunteer naturalist program to assist with nature education and special events. Minimum age is 18, although teens 16 and older can volunteer if accompanied by a parent or guardian. And persons aged 12-15 who have have graduated the ...
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Volunteer Naturalist Training
Volunteer Naturalist Training
Register here to sign up for Volunteer Naturalist Training! Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park is looking for people to join its volunteer naturalist program to assist with nature education and special events. Minimum age is 18, although teens 16 and older can volunteer if accompanied by a parent or guardian. And persons aged 12-15 who have have graduated the ...
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An Introduction To Acrylic Painting
An Introduction To Acrylic Painting
Join Park Naturalist Hulya Onel and acrylic paint along with her at the park visitor center. This month's project is "Poplars by the River" on a 10"x 8" canvas. All materials are provided. Ages 16 & up only. Space limited. Register Here. For further information call the Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park at (318) 929-2806.
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Invasive Species Discussion
Invasive Species Discussion
We all hear that invasive species are bad, but do we really know why they are bad? Come join Park Naturalist Joe Drane in discussing what some of these species are, what makes them invasive, how they affect us, and what we can do for our part. Held at the Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park pavilion. Call (318) 929-2806 ...
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Intro to Falconry
Intro to Falconry
Falconry is the use of a trained bird of prey that catches game with the aid of the falconer. Join Senior Park Naturalist and seasoned Falconer Rusty Scarborough for an informative presentation on the sport of falconry and meet some live trained hunting birds. The program will explore the origins of falconry all the way through modern day methods. Ages ...
Bugs, Bats, & Bones: Vultures of the Vorld!
Bugs, Bats, & Bones: Vultures of the Vorld!
Vulture of the Vorld! Saturday, October 2, 2:00-3:00pm Meet a live Turkey Vulture and learn about its important role in the ecosystem. This event will be held in the picnic pavilion. All ages. Space limited and registration required. Register here! Bugs, Bats, & Bones will be “deconstructed” this year due to Covid-19 precautions. You will find all your favorite Bugs, Bats, ...
Bugs, Bats, & Bones: Bug Bingo/Movie Night: Jumanji: The Next Level
Bugs, Bats, & Bones: Bug Bingo/Movie Night: Jumanji: The Next Level
Bug Bingo Saturday, October 2, 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm Learn some interesting insect facts and win prizes by playing a few rounds of Bug Bingo. Stay for Movie Night directly preceding this program. Movie Night: Jumanji: The Next Level Saturday, October 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm The ragtag team of teens returns to the world of Jumanji only ...
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